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August 29, 2019

Doctors performing kidney transplant on girl, 9, discover shocking abnormality in donated organ

Doctors in the United Kingdom readying to perform a kidney transplant on a young girl noticed the organ they were preparing to use had an unusual abnormality: Five renal arteries. 

August 28, 2019

US throws away 3,500 donated kidneys each year: report

Thousands of donated kidneys are thrown away each year in the U.S., a new study found, despite the fact that there are some 93,000 people currently on the waiting list to receive the organ. 

August 14, 2019

Arizona man tells of surviving rare liver disease, double-lung transplant

An Arizona man survived a rare liver disease and is sharing his story with the goal of raising awareness.

August 14, 2019

Boy's rare disease took 5 years to diagnose, family says

The family said their son is "strong, brave and an amazing little guy that brings so much joy to all who know him."

July 25, 2019

NYPD detective meets woman he donated kidney to

They found each other through Facebook shortly after the transplant.

July 23, 2019

Family of North Carolina father killed by wave in 'freak accident' to donate his organs

His wife called it a "freak accident" on the family's blog.

July 22, 2019

Fiancé of principal who died after donating bone marrow sues New Jersey hospital

The lawsuit alleges that an anesthesiologist committed medical malpractice.

July 17, 2019

Porch pirate steals medicine from heart transplant recipient's door-step: report

A Washington state man who received a heart transplant last year said surveillance cameras captured the moment a stranger stole life-saving medication from his doorstep last week.

July 16, 2019

Family wants more time for dad declared brain dead before organs are donated

They reportedly were given a Wednesday night deadly.

July 11, 2019

Former NFL player Albert Haynesworth in 'dire need' of kidney transplant, asks fans for help

Former NFL player Albert Haynesworth took to Instagram Wednesday to inform his followers that doctors told him he’s in “dire need” of a kidney transplant and asked for help to find a donor.