Organs for transplant are in short supply. As many as ten people who are on the waiting list for a kidney transplant die every day. This new drug also could increase the number of kidneys available for transplant because it helps weaker kidneys function better, even after a transplant. That means that kidneys that otherwise might not be suitable for transplant could be used. The UT Southwestern doctors also have developed a new test for kidney function.
Older methods take up to three hours.
The new one allows the test to be completed within 45 minutes so that patients can get the results in less than two hours. Other Topics Health Watch is intended to provide general information only and should not replace the advice of a medical professional. You should contact your physician if you have questions about any of these topics.