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.