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Alex Taylor

Alex Taylor is an independent journalist who reports on organ transplantation and living donation for Biology Insights. As a living kidney donor, she focuses on transplant policy, dialysis, and long-term donor health. Taylor studied English literature in college and worked on non-profit newsletters and lifestyle features for regional publications before turning to health reporting.

What Is the Bag Called That Collects Urine?
What Is a Complex Kidney Cyst? Features & Next Steps
How to Shrink Kidney Cysts: Treatments & Lifestyle
What Happens When a Kidney Cyst Bursts?
Right Renal Atrophy: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Can Radiation Cause Serious Kidney Damage?
What Are Lesions on the Kidney? Types & Causes
How Long Can You Live Without Both Kidneys?
Sepsis and Kidney Failure: What Is the Life Expectancy?
When Will an Artificial Kidney Be Available?
How Serious Is a Kidney Abscess? Symptoms & Treatment
What Causes Blood Clots in Kidneys?
Can You Drive Yourself to Dialysis?
What Is Dialysate and How Does It Work in Dialysis?
Who Treats Hydronephrosis? Urologist or Nephrologist?
What Side Is Your Kidney On? And Why It Matters
What Are the Side Effects of Living With One Kidney?
Hemorrhagic Kidney Cyst: When Should You Worry?
What Should My GFR Be After a Kidney Transplant?
What Would Make One Kidney Smaller Than the Other?
What Size Is a Normal Kidney in Adults?
What Are the Long-Term Side Effects of Having a Kidney Removed?
Is a Blood Clot in the Kidney Dangerous?
A Clear Picture of Where Your Kidneys Are Located
What Is a Normal GFR for a 70-Year-Old?
Should I Be Worried About a Complex Kidney Cyst?
Should I Worry About a Septated Kidney Cyst?
What Does a Lesion on Your Kidney Mean?
What Is the Hardest Blood Type for Kidney Transplant?
What Causes Holes in Kidneys: Cysts and Abscesses