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Health

Surgeons successfully transplant genetically edited pig kidney into U.S. man

A 66-year-old man from New Hampshire, Tim Andrews, recently made medical history by becoming only the second person known to…

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Sports

NBA legend Dwyane Wade opens up about kidney surgery, cancer diagnosis: ‘Weakest point I’ve ever felt’

Three-time NBA champion Dwyane Wade recently opened up about a health scare he faced over a year ago during the…

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Health

Woman receives pig kidney transplant, walks out of hospital days later

An Alabama woman has made medical history by successfully receiving a gene-edited pig kidney transplant at NYU Langone Health. This…

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Tech

B.C. project aims to reduce kidney rejection

Researchers in British Columbia have set their sights on virtually eliminating organ rejection by using advanced genetic testing to better match patients with kidney donors. …

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Health

Thousands need a kidney transplant each year. Living donors could help meet the demand

White Coat Black Art26:30The kidney transplant waiting game Judith Morrison is keenly aware of the state of her kidneys. She…

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Tech

Pioneering pig-to-human kidney transplant performed in U.S.

A 62-year-man with end-stage renal disease has become the first human to receive a new kidney from a genetically modified pig, doctors…

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Nova Scotia

Dartmouth woman says doctor shortage is hurting her search for a kidney donor

A Dartmouth woman facing tough odds to find a kidney donor says the lack of family doctors in Nova Scotia…

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Nova Scotia

Dartmouth women says doctor shortage is hurting her search for a kidney donor

A Dartmouth woman facing tough odds to find a kidney donor says the lack of family doctors in Nova Scotia…

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Health

A kidney disease turned this education leader into an advocate for Ontarians waiting for a transplant

As president of an Ontario teachers’ union, Karen Brown is no stranger to public addresses. Now she’s started a new campaign…

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Health

A gift of life and love: Thunder Bay artist with lupus prepares for transplant of partner’s kidney

When Lucille Atlookan found out her kidneys were failing, she never expected to find a transplant match so quickly, let…

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