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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.

Does a Urologist Deal With Kidney Problems?
Is a Urologist a Kidney Doctor? The Key Differences
How Old Do You Have to Be to Donate a Kidney?
What Do You Have to Do to Donate a Kidney?
I Have Lupus—Can I Donate a Kidney?
What Does the Root in the Word Nephrectomy Refer To?
Where Can I Buy Self Catheters?
Is Urology Only for Males?
What Percentage of U.S. Dialysis Patients Treat Themselves at Home?
Does Insurance Cover Home Dialysis?
What to Do With Leftover Dialysis Supplies
Who Invented Peritoneal Dialysis? A Look at Its Origins
What Type of Doctor Treats Retroperitoneal Fibrosis?
What Is RRT in Medical Terms?
What Percentage of Dialysis Patients Work?
When Was Hemodialysis Invented? A Look at Its Origins
Who Invented Peritoneal Dialysis?
Who Can Be a Kidney Donor? Eligibility and Requirements
How Hard Is It to Find a Kidney Donor?
Can You Have Visitors After a Kidney Transplant?
How Long Is the Kidney Transplant List?
Do You Have to Be the Same Blood Type to Donate a Kidney?
Can a Child Donate a Kidney to an Adult?