NewsBytes
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    More
    In the news
    Narendra Modi
    Amit Shah
    Box Office Collection
    Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
    OTT releases
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    NewsBytes
    User Placeholder

    Hi,

    Logout

    India
    Business
    World
    Politics
    Sports
    Technology
    Entertainment
    Auto
    Lifestyle
    Inspirational
    Career
    Bengaluru
    Delhi
    Mumbai

    Download Android App

    Follow us on
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Linkedin
    Home / News / Technology News / UK: Eight-year-old receives first kidney transplant without needing lifelong immunosuppressants
    Next Article
    UK: Eight-year-old receives first kidney transplant without needing lifelong immunosuppressants
    Aditi suffers from a rare genetic condition (Photo credit: PA Media)

    UK: Eight-year-old receives first kidney transplant without needing lifelong immunosuppressants

    By Sanjana Shankar
    Sep 22, 2023
    04:16 pm

    What's the story

    Eight-year-old Aditi Shankar from north-west London has become the first patient in the UK, to get a kidney transplant without the need for lifelong immunosuppressant drugs.

    Doctors at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London "reprogrammed" Aditi's immune system using a stem cell transplant from her mother, which allowed her body to accept the donor kidney as its own.

    This groundbreaking treatment offers hope for patients with the rare genetic condition Schimke immuno-osseous dysplasia, which affects the immune system and kidneys.

    Details

    Immunosuppressants are crucial after transplants to prevent rejection

    Considering that both Aditi's bone marrow transplant and kidney came from the same donor, her mother, Aditi's body could accept the new kidney without needing immunosuppressants.

    These immunosuppressive drugs, although crucial after transplant surgery to prevent rejection, dampen the body's immune system, making patients more susceptible to infections among other complications.

    Aditi stopped taking these drugs a month after her surgery, whereas people usually have to take them for life.

    Condition

    Aditi struggles with a rare genetic condition

    Diagnosed with Schimke immuno-osseous dysplasia at five, Aditi was referred to GOSH for treatment. This rare genetic condition has only one case likely to be found among every three million children in the UK.

    For her treatment, Aditi had to travel from her home in Greenford to central London at least thrice a week.

    Last year, she paid significant hospital visits for dialysis, a procedure to remove waste products and excess fluid from blood when the kidneys don't function properly.

    Insights

    Aditi had to undergo a double transplant

    Aditi's treatment involved a double transplant: a bone marrow transplant followed by a kidney transplant six months later, in March 2023. However, this procedure carries a higher risk of injury.

    Her treatment involved a four-week stay in the intensive care unit and 24-hour dialysis during her bone marrow transplant.

    Aditi's favorite subject is science and she has developed an interest in biology after learning more about the human body during her time at the hospital, reports The Guardian.

    Facebook
    Whatsapp
    Twitter
    Linkedin
    Related News
    Latest
    Research
    Health & Wellness

    Latest

    Tottenham Hotspur beat Manchester United, win Europa League title: Stats Tottenham Hotspur FC
    'Good Sex': All about Netflix romcom featuring Natalie Portman-Mark Ruffalo  Mark Ruffalo
    Mitchell Santner floors Delhi Capitals with 3/11: Key stats Mitchell Santner
    IPL 2025, MI beat DC: How the Impact Players fared Indian Premier League (IPL)

    Research

    Climate warming turning oceanic plankton microbes into CO2 emitters: Study Climate Change
    First-ever 'virgin birth' found in crocodile species: Know scientific significance Biology
    3D-printed heart valve that grows with patient shows promise 3D Printing
    Space trips mess with human brains: Study NASA

    Health & Wellness

    Never drink water immediately after eating these fruits Healthy Foods
    Oxytocin: How to naturally boost your love hormone Relationships
    Portion control: Tips for eating right and prevent overeating Food
    World's first: Parasitic worm found alive in woman's brain Australia
    Indian Premier League (IPL) Celebrity Hollywood Bollywood UEFA Champions League Tennis Football Smartphones Cryptocurrency Upcoming Movies Premier League Cricket News Latest automobiles Latest Cars Upcoming Cars Latest Bikes Upcoming Tablets
    About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us Ethical Conduct Grievance Redressal News News Archive Topics Archive Download DevBytes Find Cricket Statistics
    Follow us on
    Facebook Twitter Linkedin
    All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2025