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A decade-long study of nearly 1,900 patients found that a minimally invasive procedure works just as well as surgery for small kidney cancers, with faster recovery and fewer complications. Most patients go home the same day.
Australian Olympic champion Jessica Fox claimed gold at the World Cup in Germany just nine months after undergoing surgery to remove a kidney tumor. After missing the finals in one event, she bounced back to dominate the C1 competition she loves most.
Argentine music icon Charly García, 74, is in stable condition following a successful kidney procedure. The beloved musician continues to inspire fans even while receiving treatment.
A new FDA-approved device uses gentle sound waves to break kidney stones into tiny fragments without anesthesia or damaging tissue. The breakthrough could move kidney stone treatment from operating rooms to doctor's offices.
A mother in Slovakia donated her kidney to her 28-year-old daughter using groundbreaking robotic surgery, marking the country's first robot-assisted living kidney donation. The procedure offers hope for 370 patients waiting for transplants and could help address the organ shortage crisis.
Professional darts player Gian van Veen is set to compete in Berlin just days after undergoing surgery to remove kidney stones. His determination to return despite low energy and ongoing recovery is inspiring fans across the sport.
Paralympic gold medalist Fiona Howard set three world records in three days on a horse she'd never competed with before, just weeks after spending seven weeks in the hospital recovering from kidney surgery. The para dressage rider's incredible comeback shows what's possible when determination meets trust.
Three-time Olympic champion Jessica Fox just claimed her first World Cup gold since undergoing surgery to remove a kidney tumor. Her emotional victory in Prague proves that comebacks can be even sweeter than the original triumph.
Olympic champion Jessica Fox just won two World Cup gold medals in two days, nine months after kidney surgery removed a tumor. Her comeback proves that determination and trust in yourself can overcome even the biggest setbacks.
Olympic champion Jess Fox claimed silver at her first World Cup race since surgery to remove a kidney tumor. The Australian canoe slalom legend says this silver medal feels like gold.
A 34-year-old teacher dependent on dialysis twice weekly just survived a high-risk heart valve replacement that doctors said was essential before she could receive a kidney transplant. The complex surgery in Vijayawada shows how far medical teams can push boundaries to save lives once thought too fragile for major operations.
A medical center in war-torn Taiz, Yemen has performed over 164 kidney transplants and 1,450 open-heart surgeries since opening in 2021, offering lifesaving care at a fraction of international costs. The facility just completed Yemen's first three liver transplants and treated 110 children with heart conditions in a single week.
The FDA just approved a powerful new combination therapy that could help thousands of kidney cancer patients stay cancer-free after surgery. Merck's belzutifan paired with Keytruda offers new hope for those at high risk of their cancer returning.
Scientists found kidneys have a second pathway to regulate water, rewriting what biology textbooks have taught for decades. The discovery could help millions with kidney disease live more comfortably.
A new two-drug combination just got approved to help prevent kidney cancer from coming back after surgery, offering fresh hope to patients at high risk of recurrence. The treatment combines two different approaches to attack cancer cells and keep them from returning.
Canadian researchers created tiny magnetic robots that dissolve kidney stones without surgery, shrinking them 30% in just five days. This breakthrough could spare millions from painful procedures and months of medication.
A New Hampshire engineer who survived diabetes, dialysis, heart surgery, and a kidney transplant has written a book to guide others through similar health challenges. His memoir offers practical wisdom and hope for patients and their families.
A groundbreaking two-drug treatment just got FDA approval that could help thousands of kidney cancer patients stay cancer-free after surgery. The combination reduced the risk of cancer returning by 28% compared to standard treatment.
A drug already used for diabetic kidney disease just proved it can help the other half of kidney patients too, slowing disease progression by 23%. For 674 million people living with chronic kidney disease, this could mean more time before their kidneys fail.
A New York woman gave her younger brother the ultimate birthday gift when she donated her kidney to him on February 2nd. The successful transplant has given Troy Rowe a second chance at life after being diagnosed with end-stage kidney disease.
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