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EPISODE · Apr 27, 2026 · 20 MIN

Gaurav Rajashekar, M.D. | Living Kidney Donor Program

from Science Behind the Headlines · host UofL Health

Gaurav Rajashekar, M.D. – Living Kidney Donor Program"Dialysis keeps you alive, but transplantation gives you life."In this episode, Gaurav Rajashekar, M.D., sheds light on the life-changing impact of kidney donation, breaking down the differences between deceased and living donors and what each means for patients in need. With more than 100,000 people on the national transplant list and nearly 90,000 waiting specifically for a kidney, he emphasizes the urgent need for donors and the profound ripple effect one decision can make.

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