For patients who are dealing with kidney failure, one of the most difficult choices they must make is waiting for a artificial kidney or a kidney transplant. Both are a form of hope for the patient, but they are extremely different in terms of their efficacy and success. The two should be compared to make […]
Deceased donor kidney transplant This is a type of treatment that is undertaken by a person whose kidneys have failed. The transplant involves taking a healthy kidney from a person who has died and transplanting it into a patient with end-stage kidneys. The transplant is considered if the patient does not have a living kidney […]
After undergoing kidney transplant surgery, the immune system in the body is suppressed because of immunosuppressive drugs. Even though the drugs protect the transplanted kidney, they might predispose the body to infections. By observing proper precautionary measures, one can avoid infections and ensure the success of the transplantation. Step 1: Fully Comply With Prescribed Medications […]