Harvey Mysel

According to a recent report from the CDC here are the largest groups of individuals with ESRD (End Stage Kidney Disease)

I was in Madison, WI, to participate in the bi-annual Transplant Games. The event drew about 7,000 people, with over 1,600 athletes. It is so inspirin...

The following is a story that appeared in the Chicago Tribune on February 7, 2010.

When it comes to needing a kidney transplant, most people are thinking about finding a compatible donor. They don’t realize that there is a test you n...

The use of the terms “match,” “matching,” or a “perfect match” are often misunderstood or misused when referring to a recipient and donor.

The current system for supplying kidneys to those in need was developed in 1983. It is not keeping up with the demand. You'd think we would change the...

If you have a chronic illness, it is unlikely that you will be allowed to donate. A few of the health conditions that will usually preclude someone fr...

Researchers report in the New England Journal of Medicine that people who donate a kidney have about the same probability of survival over several dec...

Who are the donors? In the past, they had to be a close relative, with the same blood type. Ten years ago, almost 80% of the living donors were relate...