Stories
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The tale of the toxic kidneys
In 1954 a serendipitous coming together of skills and circumstances allowed the first successful organ transplant to take place. Read how Richard Herrick’s life was prolonged by his identical twin’s generosity.
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Why are women more willing donors than men?
Why is there a gender imbalance when it comes to the donation of organs, blood and tissue, and what can be done about it?
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On body horror and growing up strange
A young child’s unusual feelings, reactions and assertions are routinely dismissed by adults. Find out how manga horror stories became a source of strength, and helped them trust their adult body.
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We who can’t believe
Unless she falls to the floor unconscious, Anne Boyer has always ignored signs of illness. Cancer, however, made her face her fallibility.
Catalogue
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Kidneys showing bilateral atrophy (tissue wasting)
Michael Frank, Royal Veterinary College- Digital Images
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Kidneys and bladder from a case of tuberculosis of the urinary tract
Mark, Leonard Portal- Pictures
Kidneys of a one month-old baby boy with malignant tumour invading and enveloping the left kidney section and liver with secondary suprarenal tumours. Watercolour by Barbara E. Nicholson, 1948.
Nicholson, BarbaraDate: 1948Reference: 32408iPart of: Barbara Nicholson medical illustration collection.- Archives and manuscripts
Patient Imaging - Kidneys
Date: 1996 - 1998Reference: PP/WRO/B/7/3/3Part of: Professor Oliver Wrong- Digital Images
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Cystic Kidneys with Bilateral Pyonephrosis
Michael Frank