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Kidneys from Black donors are more likely to be thrown away — a bioethicist explains why

Photo of Corey Mayes, of Ronkonkoma, New York at his home on February 10, 2023. Mayes received a kidney transplant this past summer at Stony Brook University Hospital, in Stony Brook, New York. (Photo ...
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How Successful Is the Kidney Transplant Procedure?

Your kidneys are a pair of bean-shaped organs found below your rib cage on either side of your spine. The primary function of your kidneys is to filter waste and extra fluid from your blood to make ...
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Despite high demand, kidneys donated by Black Americans are more likely to be thrown away. Here’s why

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Kidneys from Black donors are more likely to be thrown away − a bioethicist explains why

Corey Mayes at his New York home on Feb. 10, 2023, after receiving a kidney transplant. Steve Pfost/Newsday RM via Getty Images As one of the leading causes of death in the U.S., kidney disease is a ...