Kidney donation runs in the family
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In addition to being relatives, Susie Percy, her brother Paul Bears, Jr., her father Paul Bears, Sr. and his brother-in-law Bill Cashell all have one thing in common — they each have one kidney.
“Kidney donation is a family affair,” says Susie.
Thirty-four years ago, Bill Cashell gave a kidney to his son Sean, who was born with a rare genetic condition called Alport syndrome. Eleven years later, when Sean needed a new kidney, his Uncle Paul, Sr. stepped forward. And nine years after that, when Sean was experiencing rejection, Paul Jr. offered to donate to his cousin...
Source: Thrive, Children's Hospital Boston - April 28, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Emily Williams Tags: Our Patients’ Stories Heung Bae Kim kidney kidney donation kidney transplant Kidney Transplant Program living donor organ donation Pediatric Transplant Center (PTC) Source Type: news
Transplanting Sibling Love
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFO6COuAhWg For his entire life, radio host James Rabe has known that one day he’d need a new kidney. A disease called Alport Syndrome slowly caused his kidneys to fail. As his condition advanced, the search for a new organ began. His big sister stepped up and gave part of herself so her little brother [...] (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - April 14, 2015 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
What Causes Proteinuria?
Discussion
Proteinuria occurs relatively often in pediatric practice with 5-15% of school children having transient proteinuria, the most common cause. However, proteinuria can be a sign of kidney disease. Therefore, it is important to evaluate the proteinuria in light of the clinical situation. A good history and physical examination along with a full urinalysis and/or BUN and creatinine, or urine protein/creatinine ratio may be all that is necessary. Another patient with edema, hypertension or hematuria needs a fuller evaluation and treatment. Proteinuria is usually categorized into three groups to assist with evaluation...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - August 18, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Authors: pediatriceducationmin Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
