Kidneys

Kidneys

Gout: A modern resurgence of an ancient disease

Reid Weisberg, M.D.

February 27, 2026

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CKM syndrome: The intersection of obesity, diabetes, heart and kidney diseases

February 1, 2024

5 tips to find a living kidney or liver donor

April 14, 2022

New immunotherapy can prevent kidney cancer recurrence after surgery: Is it right for you?

March 18, 2022

Dual epidemics in Texas: Navigating kidney transplantation during COVID-19

June 10, 2020

Having a baby when you have kidney, heart, or cancer risks

May 26, 2020

Kidney disease and pregnancy: It’s challenging, but possible

Some patients with kidney disease worry that they can never have a baby. However, managing pregnancy and kidney issues is possible with specialized care. In this week’s #YourPregnancyMatters blog, UT Southwestern discusses risks and challenges patients should consider. Read more.

November 12, 2019

Kidneys; Patient Stories; Transplant

Jared’s story: 4 kidney transplants in 30 years

When Jared Rumbo’s kidneys failed at age 19, he embarked on a 30-year transplant journey that would lead to four new kidneys and a complex procedure at UT Southwestern. In this week’s blog, UT Southwestern discusses Jared’s inspiring kidney transplant story.

Parsia Vagefi, M.D.

April 17, 2019

Kidneys; Transplant

What potential donors need to know about living kidney donation

Selena Gomez’s lifesaving kidney transplant put organ donation in the spotlight. How we select donors, and answers to FAQs about benefits and risks.

November 30, 2017

Cancer; Kidneys

Immunotherapy for kidney cancer: Using the body as a weapon

Kidney cancer patients may see long-lasting tumor shrinkage with immunotherapy, which uses the immune system as a weapon to fight cancer. Learn more.

Hans Hammers, M.D., Ph.D.

December 6, 2017

Without question, this new drug combination is a significant advancement in kidney cancer therapy.

Excerpt from: New immunotherapy drug combination is a significant advancement in kidney cancer therapy