The Alabama Kidney Foundation is closely watching the case of a man who recently received a pig kidney transplant and was discharged from a Massachusetts hospital. The genetically edited pig kidney transplant is considered a groundbreaking procedure that could have significant implications for the hundreds of people waiting for kidney transplants in Alabama. According to the foundation, Alabama leads the country in chronic kidney disease per capita, with 1,400 people currently waiting for kidney transplants and around 14,000 on dialysis. The success of this procedure could potentially reduce transplant waiting times and offer hope for those in need of kidney transplants. The foundation emphasizes the importance of continued research and growth in the field of medical research to improve the future of kidney transplants and patient outcomes.
