Analgesic Nephropathy
Taking one or a mix of painkiller medicines daily over a long time may cause chronic kidney problems. This is called analgesic nephropathy. Painkillers that combine two or more medicines (such as, aspirin and acetaminophen together) with caffeine or codeine are the most likely to harm the kidneys.
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Kidney Transplant Program
The Kidney Transplant Program at Massachusetts General Hospital is one of the largest and most experienced in the country, providing individualized and innovative care to patients with advanced kidney failure.
Pancreas Transplant Program
The Pancreas Transplant Program at the Massachusetts General Hospital Transplant Center provides innovative treatment, transplant and management options for patients with type 1 diabetes, including recent kidney transplant recipients.
Transplant Evaluation Program
At several convenient community locations, patients can undergo evaluation for organ transplant surgery, guided by an expert team of Mass General transplant providers.
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