ISN MEDICAL

Tag: organ transplant

  • Mitigating the Occurrence of Organ Transplant Failure

    Mitigating the Occurrence of Organ Transplant Failure

    The prevalence of organ failure, particularly kidney failure, has been steadily increasing in Nigeria. An estimated 20 million Nigerians currently suffer from chronic kidney disease (CKD), with around 20,000 individuals annually progressing to end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). For many of these patients, a transplant becomes essential for survival. Managing kidney disease in Nigeria poses significant…

  • Organ Transplant Testing: The Case of CareDx QTYPE Olerup HLA Typing

    Organ Transplant Testing: The Case of CareDx QTYPE Olerup HLA Typing

    Organ donation and transplantation allows for the transfer of a healthy organ from one person to another person who is at the end stage of organ failure. When a person has a life-threatening injury or disease that affects their organ or tissue, transplant can give them a second chance at living a normal life. The…