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Tina Turner had a history of high blood pressure and kidney disease. Here's how one leads to the other

Legendary singer Tina Turner, who died this week at the age of 83 after a long illness, has written about her history of high blood pressure and kidney disease, leading to a kidney transplant.

The Conversation

Race and Kidney Transplants—A Brief Rejoinder to Dr. Stanley Goldfarb

My brief rejoinder to his response to my earlier post on this subject.

Reason

Dr. Stanley Goldfarb Responds to Me on Race and Kidney Transplants

This piece is his response to my post criticizing of an article he wrote in the City Journal.

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Race Across the World: Powerful moment contestant gets heartbreaking family news

The heartbreaking moment contestant learns husband's kidney transplant failed and he tells her to carry on

Wales Online

Race, "Wokeness," and Kidney Transplant Shortages

Some conservatives are in the awkward position of resisting both policies that reduce the role of race in allocating kidneys for transplant, and those that increase it. The better way to alleviate kidney shortages is to legalize organ markets.

Reason

Mayo Clinic Minute: Breaking barriers for patients who need kidney transplants

Often, patients whose body mass index, or BMI, is too high aren't able to get a kidney transplant because of the higher risks of complications before and during surgery. But an innovative program at Mayo Clinic is giving patients hope by helping to break that barrier to transplant through a…

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Kidney transplant cancelled after Royal Adelaide Hospital fire sprinklers activate mid-surgery

Frank Lopresto says he woke up to find out his kidney transplant didn't go ahead because the sprinklers went off and contaminated the donor kidney.

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They met and became friends as neighboring season ticket holders for the White Sox. Years later, he donated a kidney to her.

CHICAGO — One rainy day in the spring of 2021, longtime friends Lisa Polk and Kevin Fuller got to talking while shielding themselves from the elements on the 300-level concourse of the Chicago White Sox’s Guaranteed Rate Field.

Chicago Tribune

Brisbane kidney disease clinic providing safe space for young people 'at highest risk'

The clinic designed or adolescents and young adults with kidney problems and is aimed at easing the huge transition between child and adult services.

ABC News

‘Waiting to die’: Woman’s agonising transplant surgery delay as waiting list hits 10-year high

‘Waiting for the transplant is never knowing whether you will live long enough to receive a kidney,’ says patient Diana Isajeva

The Independent UK

Northern Ireland mum's plea as toddler urgently needs a kidney transplant

"Time is running out for our little fighter"

Belfast Live

'I've decided to donate my body to science after having a kidney transplant'

Michael will soon celebrate the 23rd anniversary of his successful kidney transplant and hopes that donating his body to medicine will help those on dialysis or awaiting an operation

Dublin Live

Mother accused over kidney transplant plot says family is ‘everything’

Beatrice Ekweremadu, 56, is on trial at the Old Bailey with her husband, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, 60, daughter Sonia, 25, and Dr Obinna Obeta, 50.

The Independent UK

Dad desperately waiting for transplant as doctor warns of Black and Asian donor shortage

Ayo Samuel, 58, is trying to find a live donor to help change his life as he is desperate to join his grandchildren Harry, eight, Luca, six and Hunter, five, for a game of football

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The National (Scotland)

Kevin McDonald ‘grateful for everything in life’ after kidney transplant

McDonald scored his first goal since 2018 during Exeter’s win over Cambridge on Saturday.

The Independent UK

Kidney transplant giving former Scotland international new lease of life

McDonald scored his first goal since 2018 over the weekend

Glasgow Live

Kirkintilloch boy born without 'properly formed' kidneys undergoes transplant at Glasgow hospital

Reece Sinclair, 11, has been under the care of The Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow since he was a baby and has now been given a life-changing kidney transplant.

The Independent UK

Family thank living donor after 11-year-old boy’s kidney transplant

Reece Sinclair underwent the operation last month after years of dialysis and other treatment.

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Daily Record

Scots mum thanks anonymous donor as son, 11, receives kidney transplant

Reece Sinclair's mum Mary urged others to donate their organs if possible after her youngster received the hospital's 300th successful kidney transplant operation.

Wales Online

Mum gets kidney transplant after appealing for an organ donor on Facebook

Ann Gath launched an online campaign because she was struggling to find a match due to her rare blood type

Wales Online

“Daddy’s dead” Man who suffered cardiac arrest in front of children saved by quick-thinking neighbour

Medical student Alex Duncan rushed to Andrew Mace’s rescue, saying his children had been crying and shouting ‘Daddy’s dead’

Manchester Evening News

"My wife thought I wasn't coming back, my children were shouting 'daddy's dead'"

During a Jubilee neighbourhood party, Andrew’s family were horrified when he collapsed after getting dizzy playing football

The Independent UK

Father who collapsed in front of his children reveals the two words that saved his life

Medical student Alex Duncan rushed to Andrew Mace’s rescue, saying his children had been crying and shouting ‘Daddy’s dead’

The Guardian - UK

Doctor in alleged organ trafficking case suggests Nigerian senator’s family may be paying donor

Dr Peter Dupont, who refused to approve kidney transplant, said ‘wealth disparity’ between alleged victim and accused created cause for concern

Chronicle Live

University of Sunderland lecturer beat skin cancer and battled back from two kidney transplants

The 41-year-old works as a Senior Lecturer in Accounting and Finance

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