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[kid-nee] / ˈkɪd ni /






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“Potrivutig, a monoclonal antibody against BK polyomavirus, addresses genuine unmet need in kidney transplant recipients where no approved targeted therapies exist,” they add.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

The situation led to his decision to stop taking medication that was needed to ensure the continued functioning of a transplanted kidney his brother had donated to him.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

The surge in demand for emergency care is due to heat-related illnesses, in addition to the fact that heat can exacerbate conditions like chronic obstructive respiratory syndrome or kidney issues.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

“I thought you should know that I recently received a kidney transplant from a very kind and generous living donor,” Hall wrote in an Instagram post.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

In March 2008, Tony died in prison from kidney failure.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore




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