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Fred Hutch study suggests certain immune cells are the source of antibodies that attack donated organs.

Changes in kidney function were small for those using TDF/FTC either daily or on-demand for HIV prevention.

Virtual visits were among the most effective in improving the kidney transplant evaluation process.

HIV-positive heart transplant recipient (and cancer survivor) Miriam Nieves meets the family of the HIV-positive donor, Brittany Newton.

Study findings suggest HCV-RNA-positive kidneys are not inferior in the direct-acting antiviral era.

The short treatment could make transplantation of organs from donors with HCV more safe, effective and economical.

Simply measuring a specific protein in the blood provides an accurate estimate of how well the kidneys are working.

A new study calls for Black patients in need of kidney transplants to be put on waitlists at a higher level of kidney function.

The music legend is still taking medication but says he is doing much better than before.

After battling several health problems over the years, Turner wants fans to know she feels she has been given second chance at life.

The Grammy Award–winning recording artist told fans he’ll take a hiatus from performing to get a kidney transplant.

Transplantees can be treated safely and effectively for hep C, so greater education regarding such methods is in order.

A treatment that breaks down crystallized mineral salts inside the kidneys may one day be possible.

Be careful of substances used to replace sodium.

Certain substances found in tap water can affect a person’s risk of developing hard deposits of minerals and salts in the kidney.

In a recent small study, those who received such kidneys cured the virus through standard treatment.