Kidney
New robot helps Israeli surgeons crush kidney stones without the splash
But now there is an even better method to crush kidney stones, and Israel is one of only about 11 countries around the world that have the new technology.
Man receives human kidney transplant after surviving 271 days with gene-edited pig organ
'Unbelievable full circle': Terror attack survivor’s kidney saves rescuer’s brother 24 years later
January sets record for organ transplants in Israel with 54 procedures
Arab woman receives life-saving kidney from Jewish Israeli killed in Lod riots
Surgery performed at Hadassah-University Hospital, Ein Kerem
Jerusalem organization sets a world record for kidney donations
"The 1,000th kidney donation is not just a huge achievement for Matnat Chaim, but for all of Israel. What an amazing accomplishment to serve all Israelis."
Drug used to treat diabetes can reduce renal and cardiovascular mortality
As kidney damage and failure are increasingly common, deadly, and expensive, Farxiga, can help save the lives of those suffering from chronic kidney disease.
NGO 'Gift of Life' breaks record in kidney donations with 1000th procedure
Teachers and educators are the most likely to give a kidney, from whom 40% of the donations originate.
Kidneyversary: Celebrating the end of a year of lockdown with a transplant
I call it miraculous that, after two years of waiting, including a year of painful dialysis, I finally got a kidney – after my original donor was rejected shortly before surgery was scheduled.
The gift of life
Anyone in need of a kidney usually receives it through the Gift of Life organization.
New Israeli kidney donations record
Twelve patients in some 24 operating rooms in various hospitals across the country, received their new kidneys owning to an effort made by Matnat Chaim.
'Gift of Life' founder Rabbi Haber hospitalized with coronavirus
The Jerusalem rabbi has, over the past decade, become a leading proponent of living kidney donations, people who donate one of their kidneys to a stranger suffering from kidney disease and failure.
One man's story of receiving a new kidney and a new life
In this wild time of coronavirus, Chaim still managed to receive a "new used" kidney.
Deadly ageism in Israel – opinion
As of January there were 857 people waiting in Israel for a kidney. I am one of them
