Links to
Other Websites
The Internet offers a wide variety of information and resources about
transplantation and organ donation. The following are among the most commonly
used and are offered simply as a resource and as a convenience to you. Our
listing of these links must not be construed as an endorsement of any of the
sites. You may find many other sites of interest as well.
www.aopo.org
The Association of the Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs).
www.johnfmartin.net
A photojournalist's personal story of kidney failure, dialysis,
transplantation, and recovery.
www.kidney.org
National Kidney Foundation. Outlines the symptoms and primary causes of kidney disease. Includes news, research, and links to health care professional
associations.
www.mottep.org
The Minority Organ Tissue Transplant Education Program.
kidney.niddk.nih.gov
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Patient
information on kidney diseases.
www.organdonor.gov
The federal government's site to promote organ and tissue donation. Includes
legislative updates, transplant news, and an organ and tissue donor card that
can be downloaded.
www.renalworld.com
Renal resources worldwide.
www.tissotfamily.com
The Tissot family's amazing story of two kidney transplant recipients and two kidney donors within the same family. Includes 2002 update.
www.transweb.org
All about transplantation and donation. Includes the top 10 myths about donation
and transplantation.
www.trioweb.org
Transplant Recipients International Organization, Inc. Transplant and organ
donation information, plus resources for transplant candidates, recipients, donors, and
their families.
www.unos.org
United Network for Organ Sharing. Information and statistics about organ
transplants and donations for patients, doctors, and other interested parties.
Includes the latest news and facts.
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