Transplantation Issues: Kidney Donors and Children in Need of Transplants

Saturday, November 3, 2012 - 22:30 in Health & Medicine

* Some kidney donors have an increased risk of developing high blood pressure after donation. * Individuals with prediabetes can safely donate kidneys without increasing their risk of developing diabetes or kidney failure. * Among children with advanced kidney disease, blacks and Hispanics are less likely than whites to receive optimal care.

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