Kidney Health

What Are Kidney Cysts?

November 15, 2016  |  Kidney Health  

Kidney cysts are fluid filled pouches that form on the kidney. It is not well known as to why these form. Most of the time they are found incidentally during an ultrasound or Cat Scan (CT). There is some evidence that suggests males tend to have renal cysts more than females. Statistics show that 50% of the population older than age […]

Dr. Shaw Talks Kidney Transplantation on KEYE

December 14, 2015  |  Kidney Health  

There’s a major dearth of kidney donors in the United States, which means that Americans suffering from kidney disease must undergo time-consuming dialysis treatments in order to lead a normal life. One Austin family is using the holidays as a way to get more exposure for the need for kidney donors, and hopefully find a […]

Dr. Shaw Discusses the Need for More Kidney Donors on KXAN

October 23, 2014  |  Kidney Health  TV Appearances  

There’s a growing need for kidney donors in the United States. The number of people in need of a transplant has doubled in the past 12 years, and some of them have been waiting over five years for a new kidney.   As the demand as increased, the number of living donors has actually fallen, […]

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