Kidney
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How Heart Disease Affects the Kidneys
The heart and kidneys share a special, life-sustaining connection, so that what’s good or bad for one is generally good or bad for the other.
Toddler Thrives After Receiving Kidney Transplant at UH Rainbow
After receiving a kidney transplant at UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital, one-and-a-half-year-old Josiah “Jojo” Jones is full of energy and doing great.
Friendship With Kidney Transplant Patient Helps Girl Find Comfort
A UH Rainbow nephrologist asked a young kidney transplant if she would consider connecting with Lily, share her experience and be a mentor.
UH Doctors Find Source of Girl's Intermittent Abdominal Pain
For more than a year, Anna experienced consistent abdominal pain with no explanation.
Childhood Kidney Stones May Affect Long-Term Health
An increasing number of kids and teens have experienced the agony of kidney stones. Now health experts have concerns about their long-term health.
Why Kidney Health is Vital to Your Overall Well-Being
You cannot live without proper renal function, even if the kidneys are assisted artificially. Life would not continue without the many functions these organs perform. Learn more about kidney health.
Young Woman Receives a Life-Saving Transplant After Her Aunt Donates a Kidney
Eight years ago, Kaylin Cassity went to University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center in Ashland because she had been experiencing persistent headaches and nausea. According to Kaylin, that visit turned out to be truly life-saving.
Transplant Story
Patricia met her organ donor while telling a story at work. The two have since become friends who travel together every year.