Trapianto renale

Kidney transplant donors recipients match

Dr David Game
2024-04-19

Kidneys are the most commonly donated organ around the world, and every year, thousands of people give one of theirs to either a friend, relative or someone they don’t know. For a successful kidney transplant to go underway, donors and recipients must have compatible blood types - but that doesn’t always mean they need to have the same blood type.  Dr David Game, a leading nephrologist from London, explains more. Mostrare di più

Renal failure: dialysis vs. kidney transplant

Dr Andrew Palmer
2024-04-19

Renal failure is a potentially life-threatening consequence of long-term kidney disease. When the kidneys fail, there are two key treatments to save the patient and keep their blood filtered. Dr Andrew Palmer explains the pros and cons of dialysis and kidney transplants. Mostrare di più

COVID and kidney disease treatment: how kidney clinics have adapted

Professor Liz Lightstone
2024-04-17

Kidney disease patients are facing new challenges due to the coronavirus COVID-19. Kidney clinics are consistently adapting to ensure patient safety is at the heart of all decisions and they are continuing treatment where possible. Professor Liz Lightstone clarifies how the virus affects patients with existing kidney disease, the virus' potential to cause kidney disease, the importance of attending your appointments, the availability of transplants and more. Mostrare di più