Patients meet donors from largest-ever kidney swap

Courtesy Headlines from the Associated Press  Tue, 12/15/2009 - 14:24

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Thirteen patients with healthy new kidneys from what's believed to be the world's largest kidney exchange met the donors who made it happen Tuesday - including three who are sure to face the question, "Why?"...


 

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