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Missouri girl receives life-saving kidney transplant from mom’s best friend
A 5-year-old Missouri girl received a life-saving kidney transplant from her mother's best friend, allowing her to live a normal childhood after battling nephrotic syndrome. The successful transplant, performed on Valentine’s Day, was followed by full recovery for both the donor and the recipient.
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