Medicine.org - Organ Donation

Blood vessels and Grafts Will Improve Life for Diabetics

Tue, 09 Oct 2007 20:29:35 -0400

Blood vessels are damaged for a wide variety of reasons; but especially due to diabetes and arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries). These damaged blood vessels become inflamed, and degeneration is progressive. Of course, the ultimate consequences of this process is significant: outcomes range from heart attacks, strokes, kidney failure, peripheral vascular disease, neurological manifestations, etc.

When Your Kidneys Fail

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 15:03:30 -0400

Healthy kidneys clean your blood by removing excess fluid, minerals, and wastes. They also make hormones that keep your bones strong and your blood healthy. When your kidneys fail, harmful wastes build up in your body, your blood pressure may rise, and your body may retain excess fluid and not make enough red blood cells. When this happens, you need treatment to replace the work of your failed kidneys.

Organ donation/transplants

Mon, 30 Jan 2006 17:24:03 -0500

The Alpha-1 Foundation is dedicated to providing the leadership and resources that will result in increased research, improved health, worldwide detection and a cure for Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (Alpha-1). Alpha-1 is a genetic disorder that can cause liver and lung disease in children and adults.