An Alabama woman formerly on the state’s ‘Most Wanted’ list saved the life of a cop who threw her in jail eight years ago by donating her kidney. Jocelynn James, a recovering drug addict, reached out to former officer Terrell Potter when she saw on Facebook he was in dire need of a kidney transplant. … Read more
Broadcaster James Whale reveals he is fighting spine, kidney and brain cancers – and considered going to Dignitas when he got the diagnosis TalkRADIO star was given news two weeks ago – 20 years after his first diagnosis The 69-year-old has vowed to fight and said he wants to make it to at least 70 … Read more
More evidence has emerged that the novel coronavirus attacks and severely damages the kidneys. Nearly half of patients with COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus, at one New City Hospital suffered acute kidney injury, a new report suggests. Researchers found that, for one-fifth of those patients, the damage was so severe that they needed … Read more
Britain’s 30,000 kidney dialysis patients could soon benefit from a new operation that allows them to undergo the lifesaving treatment but spares them the permanent scar it usually leaves. The innovative procedure creates a super-strong needle access point into the body that can cope with the large amount of blood taken out during treatment – using … Read more
A Florida widow has donated a kidney to the man who received her late husband’s organs 16 years ago. In 2004, roofer Bryan Herrington, 35, lost his life after he tragically fell from a house he was working on. His organs went to four people, including Jeffery ‘Jeff’ Granger who received Bryan’s kidney and his … Read more
Why are the kidneys of so many NYC coronavirus patients failing? Renal damage is twice as common among covid-sufferers in the city as elsewhere in the US, study finds Researchers looked at the first 1,000 coronavirus patients treated at a medical center in New York City from March 1 to April 5 Almost 34% of hospitalized … Read more
Butternut and kidney bean quesadilla By Joe Wicks Published: 00:02 BST, 10 May 2020 | Updated: 00:02 BST, 10 May 2020 A very popular recipe in my house. It is so simple to throw together, packed with veggie goodness and a great finger food. MAKES 1 ADULT AND 1 CHILD PORTION Place the quesadilla on … Read more
When Alli Shappell learned that her childhood pastor was in kidney failure and in need of a transplant, she immediately offered to donate. The 21-year-old nursing student was tested and, unfortunately, wasn’t a match, but she was determined to help the minister get a kidney. That’s when doctors at The University of Kansans Health System … Read more
Over a quarter of coronavirus patients on ventilation suffer kidney failure, causing a shortage of vital equipment. Charities have warned the killer infection can lead to acute kidney injury (AKI), a sudden serious condition that can be fatal if not treated immediately. Thousands in intensive care are needing special renal support that takes over the … Read more
They continued: “He is and will always be loved by his family, friends and millions of fans. “His singing, his songwriting and his comedy made generations happy.” They added: “He has taken a piece of our hearts with him.” The American band was made up of Harold, his brother Don, and their friends Lew DeWitt, … Read more