kidney transplant

Researchers looked at 198 kidney transplants performed at hospitals across the United States. They found similar results whether the donated organ came from a person with or without the AIDS virus.

Lisa Pisano received the kidney and an implanted device to pump her failing heart in April. Her heart medications damaged the pig kidney, forcing doctors to remove it and return her to dialysis.

Richard Slayman died almost two months after the historic procedure, the Boston hospital where he had the transplant said Saturday. At 62, he had the transplant to treat his end-stage kidney disease.

An unusual story? Yes. But the tale of Jim Merthe and his two wives is a testament to how love and compassion can triumph over division.

Blayne Badura thought that he had this kidney disease thing figured out. For two decades, he had worked as a Seminole County Deputy, a job that he loved…

For their 23rd wedding anniversary, Cesar Calle gave his wife Monica a kidney.The couple from Weston, Florida, spoke to reporters Tuesday about their Feb.…

The federal government pays for kidney transplants. But the program only pays for essential anti-rejection drugs for three years. Many people can't afford them and can end up losing the kidney.

Lee Memorial Health System is temporarily suspending its kidney transplant program at Gulf Coast Hospital in Fort Myers while working to restructure...

A new study out this week shows Americans are more likely to donate a kidney if they’re paid.The number of people waiting for a kidney is going up to more…

Two Broward County hospital districts are in a legal dispute about which one of them should be allowed to offer an adult kidney-transplant program,…