Celebrating Black living kidney donors
Dela Idowu and Richie Mazivanhanga join Dee to discuss the work of GOLD, the Gift of Living Donation Charity, and the contribution of the Black community to living donation. Part four of four.
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Episode 45
The relationship between diabetes, hypertension and kidney disease and the impact on the Black Community
Renal Nurse Pat Simoyi and Specialist Diabetes Nurse Angela Thomas join Dee to take a closer look at top two causes of CKD, type 2 diabetes and hypertension, and their impact on the Black Community. Part three of four.
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Episode 44
Why are Black people more likely to develop kidney disease and what are we doing about it?
Consultant Nephrologist and Clinical Senior Lecturer Dr Kate Bramham joins Dee to address the question: “Why are Black people more likely to develop kidney disease and what are we doing about it?“. Part two of four.
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Episode 43
Tearing down the walls: the story of Dr Velma Scantlebury, America’s first female Black transplant surgeon
For Black History Month, Diary of a Kidney Warrior is focusing on topics around kidney health and the Black Community. This episode features award-winning American transplant surgeon and author Dr Velma Scantlebury.
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Episode 42
What happens on the day of a kidney transplant and beyond?
Consultant Transplant Surgeon Dr Hannah Maple joins Dee to talk about what happens on the day of a kidney transplant and after the operation.
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Episode 41
Megan's kidney warrior story
Organ donation promoter and blogger Megan Cairns joins Dee to share her inspirational story, from being diagnosed with end stage renal failure at age five to dialysis and receiving a kidney transplant.
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Episode 40
Jonathan's kidney warrior story
Kidney advocate and podcast host Jonathan Traylor joins Dee to share his story, from a sudden diagnosis of renal failure to having in-centre haemodialysis, home haemodialysis and receiving a kidney transplant.
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Episode 39
The kidney transplant recipient work-up process
Transplant Recipient Coordinator Trevene Wilson joins Dee to explain the kidney transplant recipient work-up process.
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Episode 38
Business owner and kidney health advocate Pete Klair shares his inspirational kidney warrior story
Pete shares about his sudden diagnosis of kidney disease, overcoming depression, the failure of two transplants, being empowered to manage his dialysis treatment and the lessons he has learned.
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Episode 37
Consultant Transplant Surgeon Dr Frank Dor returns to answer questions submitted by listeners
Dr Frank Dor answers questions about a range of topics, from the Covid-19 vaccine to exercise and muscle tone following transplant surgery.