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This Implantable Artificial Kidney Could Eliminate Need For Dialysis

February 18, 2020 by Good Living Guide. This post may contain affiliate links. 6 Comments

Dr. William Fissell has created an artificial kidney that uses cellphone technology and lightweight plastic. Fissell, a medical researcher at Vanderbilt University, says the device shows true hope for the many people suffering and dying from kidney disease.

Artificial Kidney

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Facing Grim Choices

The development could have incredible implications for the more than 700,000 people who suffer from kidney disease.

In most cases, their choices are grim. They can get on a waiting list for a kidney transplant, which can take years, or they can face the pain, inconvenience and expense of dialysis treatments.

Artificial Kidney

WBIR

The Holy Grail of Medical Research

Medical researchers have long tried to develop a usable artificial kidney that would replace both of those options. Developing a kidney transplant that was lightweight, usable and workable was their Holy Grail.

At a 2019 medical conference, researchers from the University of California announced that they had been able to implant an artificial kidney into a pig.

Turning the Corner

The successful transplant was the first time a large mammal successfully used a fake kidney. At the time, they predicted that a true artificial kidney was just around the corner.

Fissell’s prototype is part of his work at Vanderbilt University’s Kidney Project. It will still have to go through clinical trials and human testing.

Eyes On the Future

Fissell’s research team recently won an international prize that gave his research a major financial boost.

“We still have our eyes on the prize,” Fissell said.

Artificial Kidney

Dr. William Fissell / WBIR

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Filed Under: HEALTH, News Tagged With: Artificial Kidney, Dialysis, Dr. William Fissell, Implantable Kidney, Kidney Disease, Kidney Implant, Kidney Project, Kidney Transplant, Vanderbilt University, Wearable Kidney

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  1. Robert Hatton says

    February 28, 2020 at 7:23 pm

    I was wondering if this is real or fake. I would be willing to be part of this study

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  2. Derrick Donaldson says

    February 29, 2020 at 6:29 pm

    I would love to be the person they sample this on

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  4. Joyce Ellenbecker says

    March 29, 2020 at 12:35 pm

    My husband Mike would Love to be part of the test group for this technology. PKD on dialysis since 7/2/18

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  5. Owen Searle says

    March 31, 2020 at 9:52 pm

    I would love to be one they tested this on. What do I have to lose but 3 days a week dialysis treatments?

    Reply
    • Mary says

      October 30, 2020 at 1:18 pm

      Have you ever considered peritoneal dialysis? I am on that treatment, and it is so much easier than clinical!

      Reply

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