Kidney Transplant
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Muslim human rights activist in need of kidney finds help from Jewish community'She's been helping the Jewish community and the Muslim community with the Council of Muslims against antisemitism and it's our turn to help her.'Canada7 hours
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Several factors to blame for temporary pause in kidney transplant program: AHSAlberta Health Services (AHS) says a number of factors have contributed to a temporary pause in the Kidney Paired Donation Program (KPD).HealthJan 17
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Second highest kidney transplant numbers recorded in Saskatchewan'There are currently 800 Saskatchewan adult and pediatric residents living with a donated organ,' said the Sask. government, noting only a third of Canadians are registered donors.CanadaJul 5, 2023
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N.B. woman a perfect match for boyfriend who needed kidney: ‘The gift of life is what she gave me’Brittany Hay and Colin Grieve were matched by friends and now, and now five years since that introduction, they share something even more special -- a kidney.HealthMar 18, 2023
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USask research could make kidney dialysis a lot more comfortable for patientsA researcher at the University of Saskatchewan is working to develop a new type of filter membrane that would reduce side effects many kidney patients suffer from.HealthFeb 22, 2023
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Sask. organ transplants rebounding after COVID-19 slowdown: reportA new report shows Canada's organ transplants are nearing 2019 levels after the COVID-19 pandemic delayed many vital surgeries. Saskatchewan's Jessica Bailey survived the wait.CanadaJan 26, 2023
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A connection on the ringette rink inspired a gift of life to an Alberta teenThey met seven years ago in their small southern Alberta town. Neither of them had any way of knowing their connection would lead them to the operating room for an organ donation.HealthJan 20, 2023
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Donating kidney to stranger helps B.C. woman heal after losing 2 childrenA B.C. woman who lost two of her sons says donating a kidney to an Okanagan man in need has helped her heal. "It's really helped to save my heart," she said.HealthJan 2, 2023
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Prolific N.B. lawyer in need of kidney calls for ‘presumed donor’ legislationBill Gandy says without a kidney, his lifespan could be shortened significantly. He's using his situation to fight for others in need of new organs.CanadaOct 10, 2022
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Grateful transplant patient donates $1M to LHSC with thanks to hospital care teamKeith Lavergne, a kidney transplant recipient, and his wife Leanne are thanking the local care team at the London Health Science Centre (LHSC) with a $1 million donation.CanadaSep 20, 2022
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