Caring for Children with Kidney Diseases
The Kidney Transplant Program at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center strives to optimize the quality of life of children suffering from kidney diseases. Our goal is to assist you in understanding the care and issues surrounding kidney disease and the steps involved in kidney transplantation.
The Kidney Transplant Program staff believes the best care results occur when families work together with the health care team. Understanding your child's condition and treatment options is an important first step.
In cooperation with surgical subspecialists, the Nephrology and Hypertension Division at Cincinnati Children's is deeply committed to a comprehensive post-transplant patient care program. The program has been in existence since 1965.
New Study Predicts Outcomes for Kidney Transplant Patients
A new study in the American Journal of Transplantation cites evidence in favor of using the protein biomarkers NGAL and IL-18 as a means to determine whether kidney transplant patients will require dialysis within the first week of transplant surgery. Learn more.
