New Jersey hospital admits giving kidney transplant to wrong person
A patient at a southern New Jersey hospital inadvertently got a transplanted kidney that was intended for another patient, officials confirmed to CNN Tuesday.
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World's first kidney transplant using single-incision robot performed
Doctors at the Cleveland Clinic have performed the world's first kidney transplant using a single-port robot, according to a release from the Cleveland Clinic.
NY husband goes through great lengths to find his wife a kidney
Rene and Kani Tucciarone have been together since 1979. 10 years into their relationship, Kani got really sick.
Trump signs executive order to transform kidney care
On Wednesday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at transforming kidney care for the more than 37 million Americans with some form of kidney disease. The administration said it is the first kidney-focused executive order since 1973.
Colorado teacher adopting student in need of kidney
A Colorado teacher is adopting a sick 7th grader in need of a stable home so he can stay on a kidney transplant list.
First ever drone delivery of donated kidney ends with successful transplant
For the first time, a drone delivered a donated kidney that was then successfully transplanted into a patient, University of Maryland Medical Center said last week. Unmanned aircraft delivery could soon become the fastest, safest and least expensive method for beating the organ transplant clock, the drone developers say.
Man uses Times Square billboard to find kidney donor
Marc Weiner knows how to draw media attention and get results. The former news executive and cancer survivor is using a Times Square billboard to attract a kidney donor.
Georgia teacher searches for kidney in unique way
A Georgia teacher who needs a kidney is searching for a donor match in a unique way: by hitting the streets.
'Re-gifted' kidney giving new life to 70-year-old woman
Vertis Boyce is a 70-year-old African-American woman. But her new kidney used to belong to a 24-year-old Hispanic man. And before that, it belonged to a 17-year-old white girl.
Husband donates kidney to wife for 23rd anniversay
Husband gives the ultimate gift to his wife.
Sacred Heart's first kidney and pancreas transplant patient celebrates National Donor Day with doctors
With love on the mind for Valentine's Day, its also a day to celebrate the love of being alive and getting a second chance on National Donor Day.
'Thanksgiving miracle': Baby denied kidney receives transplant
Two-year-old AJ Burgess received a new kidney Wednesday after a prolonged battle with hospital officials who postponed his original October surgery when his father, a perfect donor match, violated his parole and was arrested.
Father with daughter's kidney needs second transplant
In 2002, Jenny Moore gave her father a kidney. 15 years later, he needs another transplant.
