Dialysis & transplant
Protecting your new kidney requires avoiding certain foods like grapefruit and Seville oranges, which interfere with anti-rejection medications, and staying…
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Posted: July 7, 2026
Author: Harry Whitmore, Medical Student
Reviewed by: Dr. Stefan Petrov, MBBS
Dialysis & transplant
Transplants from unrelated donors are both possible and widely used in the UK, accounting for a significant proportion of living organ donations.…
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Posted: July 7, 2026
Author: Harry Whitmore, Medical Student
Reviewed by: Dr. Stefan Petrov, MBBS
Dialysis & transplant
Deciding between dialysis and transplantation or choosing a specific type of dialysis is one of the most significant decisions you will make…
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Posted: July 7, 2026
Author: Harry Whitmore, Medical Student
Reviewed by: Dr. Stefan Petrov, MBBS
Dialysis & transplant
In the UK, patients on dialysis or those who have received a transplant are entitled to a wide range of…
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Posted: July 7, 2026
Author: Harry Whitmore, Medical Student
Reviewed by: Dr. Stefan Petrov, MBBS
Dialysis & transplant
The NHS provides a comprehensive support network for transplant patients and donors that includes lifelong clinical follow-up, financial reimbursement for…
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Posted: July 7, 2026
Author: Harry Whitmore, Medical Student
Reviewed by: Dr. Stefan Petrov, MBBS
Dialysis & transplant
Living-donor transplants are common in the UK, accounting for approximately one-third (29% to 35%) of all kidney transplants performed each year. Around…
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Posted: July 7, 2026
Author: Harry Whitmore, Medical Student
Reviewed by: Dr. Stefan Petrov, MBBS
Dialysis & transplant
Yes, you can travel while on the transplant waiting list, but you must inform your transplant coordinator before booking any…
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Posted: July 7, 2026
Author: Harry Whitmore, Medical Student
Reviewed by: Dr. Stefan Petrov, MBBS
Dialysis & transplant
In the UK, the process for organ donor registration involves recording your decision on the NHS Organ Donor Register, either…
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Posted: July 7, 2026
Author: Harry Whitmore, Medical Student
Reviewed by: Dr. Stefan Petrov, MBBS
Dialysis & transplant
In terms of life expectancy, a kidney transplant is considered significantly superior to long-term dialysis. On average, a person who…
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Posted: July 7, 2026
Author: Harry Whitmore, Medical Student
Reviewed by: Dr. Stefan Petrov, MBBS
Dialysis & transplant
Yes, many people on dialysis or living with a kidney transplant lead full, active, and highly productive lives. While kidney…
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Posted: July 7, 2026
Author: Harry Whitmore, Medical Student
Reviewed by: Dr. Stefan Petrov, MBBS