Kidney Transplant
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Study explores best pre-transplant weight loss options
Vanderbilt researchers are comparing two types of weight-loss options to determine which is the most effective in helping obese patients reach a more ideal weight before undergoing kidney transplant surgery. Read MoreFeb 8, 2018
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Altruistic kidney donation kicks off chain of giving
When Mount Juliet resident Andrea Pierson signed up as an altruistic kidney donor a year ago, she could not have imagined her gift would result in the donation of seven life-saving kidney transplants. Read MoreOct 13, 2016
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Patient’s kidney transplant a ‘bittersweet’ family affair
Turning tragedy into triumph is something Khris Downing is learning to do. He’s getting a lot of practice, as he is alive today because of a life-saving organ donation from his older sister, Geraldine Williams, who died on July 26. Read MoreSep 22, 2016
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Age no barrier for patient’s transplant surgery success
The old adage that age is just a number actually became a lifesaver for 71-year-old Rex Parton. Read MoreAug 18, 2016
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Transplant Center opening clinic in Alabama
The Vanderbilt Transplant Center (VTC) is expanding its footprint into Alabama with the opening of a satellite pre-transplant evaluation clinic for kidney patients. Read MoreJan 27, 2016
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Transplant highlights strong bond between police officers
For 17 years Sgt. Burrel “Chip” Davis has answered the call to help his community. Read MoreJan 7, 2016
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Radio show helped spark woman’s decision to donate
Misty Roberts routinely tunes into three Christian radio stations and has a habit of switching from one to another when the chatter begins. But one day last fall she didn’t touch the dial during a segment about the thousands of people waiting for life-saving kidney transplants. Read MoreAug 6, 2015
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Altruistic donor chain enhances transplant options
Thanks to a series of altruistic donations that began in Colorado, three people who were waiting for a kidney received a life-saving transplant, including a patient at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Read MoreJan 23, 2014
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Son’s kidney donation to his mother the ultimate gift
Noah Harrison donated a kidney to his mother, Erica Johnson, earlier this week. (Photo by John Russell) For as long as Noah Harrison can remember, he has made all of his mother’s Christmas, birthday and other special occasion gifts by hand. But this year, Harrison’s gift for… Read MoreDec 20, 2012
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Kidney Transplantation Program celebrates 50 years
There are many reasons why David Shaffer, M.D., surgical director of the Kidney Transplantation Program at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, loves his job. Read MoreNov 8, 2012