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Donating a kidney is safer than ever, reassuring research finds

By Akshay Syal, M.D.,

2024-08-28

By Akshay Syal, M.D.,

2024-08-28

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Marilyn Sharpe

08-28

My dad had a terminal kidney disease but refused to take my kidney. He said he would never risk my life for his. 30 years later I have chronic kidney disease. I’m not saying don’t donate, just know you can’t believe articles like this. There’s a huge risk.

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