Vitamin D May Affect Lung Transplant Success
2012-04-27
Vitamin deficiency associated with higher rates of rejection, infection and death, study showsContinue Reading
Kids' Kidney Transplant Rules May Have Shrunk 'Race Gap'
2012-04-26
Before ‘Share 35,’ black and Hispanic patients were less likely to receive organ than whites, researchers sayContinue Reading
Donor Kidney Re-Used in Second Patient After Failing in First
2012-04-25
Breakthrough approach could stretch the supply of donor organs, experts sayContinue Reading
Childhood Obesity May Raise Odds of Adult Liver Cancer
2012-04-20
Findings underscore importance of healthy weight in youth, researcher saysContinue Reading
Age of Live Kidney Donor Makes Little Difference in Organ's Health
2012-03-22
Researchers hope finding will increase participation in ‘kidney-swap’ transplantsContinue Reading
Stem Cell Therapy Could Boost Kidney Transplant Success: Study
2012-03-20
Short-term rejection rates better for recipients than those taking standard drugs, study findsContinue Reading
Transplant Procedure Creates 'Hybrid' Immune System to Combat Rejection
2012-03-07
Bone marrow cell transfer possible way to prevent common problem with organ donation, preliminary study suggestsContinue Reading
Kidney Donors May Not Face Higher Heart Disease Risk
2012-03-02
In first decade after transplant, risk was slightly lower than for non-donors, study findsContinue Reading
Weight-Loss Surgery Seems Safe for Kidney Disease Patients
2012-03-01
Study found complication rates of 5 to 10 percent among obese patientsContinue Reading
More Kidney Dialysis Is Better, Research Finds
2012-02-23
Four studies found frequent and longer sessions helped patientsContinue Reading
Live Liver Donation Safer Than Previously Thought
2012-01-30
Risk of death is 1.7 per thousand donors, new study findsContinue Reading
Statins May Stave Off Liver Cancer in People With Hepatitis B
2012-01-27
Study found lower risk of developing disease for people taking these cholesterol-cutting drugsContinue Reading
Working Too Much Can Give You the Blues
2012-01-26
Staying on the job 11 hours or more each day doubles the risk for depression, study showsContinue Reading
Many U.S. Adults Not Vaccinated for Hepatitis B
2012-01-20
Missed opportunities lead to many new infections each year, study foundContinue Reading