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Three Scots brothers given new lease of life after life-changing kidney transplants

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Glasgow brothers who needed new kidneys due to a rare genetic condition have now all received life-changing transplants within just three years of each other.

According to Glasgow Live, John, Bill and Robert Whiteford have been given a new lease of life - and a new kidney - thanks to the incredible surgeons at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.

The siblings all suffer from autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADKPKD), a genetic degenerative illness which sees kidney function slowly decrease until eventual failure, meaning all would have required ongoing dialysis.

The trio received their organ transplants from selfless donors across the country.Retired BBC journalist Bill is recovering well after undergoing his operation two weeks.

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