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FDA Approves First Human Trials of Gene-Edited Pig Kidneys
The FDA has approved the first human clinical trials using gene-edited pig kidneys from eGenesis, offering hope for the over 100,000 people on the organ transplant waiting list.
FDA Approves First Human Trials of Gene-Edited Pig Kidneys
The FDA has approved the first human clinical trials using gene-edited pig kidneys from eGenesis, offering hope for the over 100,000 people on the organ transplant waiting list.
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56% Bias Score
Thousands of Donated Organs Discarded in the U.S. Due to System Inefficiencies
In 2022, the U.S. discarded one in three recovered kidneys and nearly 12,000 other organs due to competing performance measures incentivizing organ recovery over successful transplantation, leading to a system where more organs are recovered than used, despite efforts to place them; however, innovat...
Thousands of Donated Organs Discarded in the U.S. Due to System Inefficiencies
In 2022, the U.S. discarded one in three recovered kidneys and nearly 12,000 other organs due to competing performance measures incentivizing organ recovery over successful transplantation, leading to a system where more organs are recovered than used, despite efforts to place them; however, innovat...
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32% Bias Score
Virginia Giuffre, Epstein Accuser, Faces Life-Threatening Injuries After Car Crash
Virginia Giuffre, known for accusing Jeffrey Epstein and Prince Andrew of sexual abuse, reported a severe car accident causing kidney failure; doctors gave her four days to live.
Virginia Giuffre, Epstein Accuser, Faces Life-Threatening Injuries After Car Crash
Virginia Giuffre, known for accusing Jeffrey Epstein and Prince Andrew of sexual abuse, reported a severe car accident causing kidney failure; doctors gave her four days to live.
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56% Bias Score
Pope Francis in Critical Condition with Pneumonia and Kidney Failure
Pope Francis, 88, is in critical condition at Rome's Gemelli hospital due to pneumonia, a lung infection, and early-stage kidney failure; his 11-day hospitalization is the longest of his papacy, sparking concerns about his future leadership.
Pope Francis in Critical Condition with Pneumonia and Kidney Failure
Pope Francis, 88, is in critical condition at Rome's Gemelli hospital due to pneumonia, a lung infection, and early-stage kidney failure; his 11-day hospitalization is the longest of his papacy, sparking concerns about his future leadership.
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32% Bias Score
Pope Francis' Condition Stabilizes, Remains Critical
Pope Francis, 88, remains in critical condition at Rome's Gemelli University Hospital due to bilateral pneumonia and early-stage kidney failure; however, his condition has stabilized since Saturday, with improved hemoglobin levels after a blood transfusion, and he attended Mass on Sunday.
Pope Francis' Condition Stabilizes, Remains Critical
Pope Francis, 88, remains in critical condition at Rome's Gemelli University Hospital due to bilateral pneumonia and early-stage kidney failure; however, his condition has stabilized since Saturday, with improved hemoglobin levels after a blood transfusion, and he attended Mass on Sunday.
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20% Bias Score
Successful Pig Kidney Transplant Offers Hope for Thousands Awaiting Organs
An Alabama woman is thriving after receiving a pig kidney transplant, becoming the third living person to undergo this procedure; this development holds significant promise for the 90,000 Americans awaiting kidney transplants, given the high demand for kidneys and limited donor organs.
Successful Pig Kidney Transplant Offers Hope for Thousands Awaiting Organs
An Alabama woman is thriving after receiving a pig kidney transplant, becoming the third living person to undergo this procedure; this development holds significant promise for the 90,000 Americans awaiting kidney transplants, given the high demand for kidneys and limited donor organs.
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40% Bias Score
COVID-19 Vaccination Reduces Kidney Complications and Mortality in Hospitalized Patients
A study of roughly 3,500 hospitalized COVID-19 patients between March 1, 2020, and March 30, 2022, found that vaccinated patients with acute kidney injury had significantly lower rates of dialysis and death compared to their unvaccinated counterparts, highlighting the protective effect of vaccinatio...
COVID-19 Vaccination Reduces Kidney Complications and Mortality in Hospitalized Patients
A study of roughly 3,500 hospitalized COVID-19 patients between March 1, 2020, and March 30, 2022, found that vaccinated patients with acute kidney injury had significantly lower rates of dialysis and death compared to their unvaccinated counterparts, highlighting the protective effect of vaccinatio...
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48% Bias Score
Genetically Modified Pig Kidney Extends Life for 130 Days in Groundbreaking Xenotransplant
A 53-year-old woman, Towana Looney, lived for 130 days with a genetically modified pig kidney before its removal due to acute rejection, setting a new record for xenotransplantation and advancing research into using pig organs in human transplants.
Genetically Modified Pig Kidney Extends Life for 130 Days in Groundbreaking Xenotransplant
A 53-year-old woman, Towana Looney, lived for 130 days with a genetically modified pig kidney before its removal due to acute rejection, setting a new record for xenotransplantation and advancing research into using pig organs in human transplants.
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Delayed Kidney Disease Diagnosis Highlights UK Healthcare Issue
Becky Bessell's delayed diagnosis of nephrotic syndrome, a kidney disease, highlights the UK's widespread problem of late CKD detection, emphasizing the need for accessible and timely testing to prevent irreversible damage.
Delayed Kidney Disease Diagnosis Highlights UK Healthcare Issue
Becky Bessell's delayed diagnosis of nephrotic syndrome, a kidney disease, highlights the UK's widespread problem of late CKD detection, emphasizing the need for accessible and timely testing to prevent irreversible damage.
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28% Bias Score
Pope Francis' Condition Remains Critical Amid Pneumonia, Kidney Issues
Pope Francis, 88, remains hospitalized in critical but stable condition due to pneumonia affecting both lungs and mild kidney failure; his prognosis remains reserved.
Pope Francis' Condition Remains Critical Amid Pneumonia, Kidney Issues
Pope Francis, 88, remains hospitalized in critical but stable condition due to pneumonia affecting both lungs and mild kidney failure; his prognosis remains reserved.
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28% Bias Score
Racially Biased Kidney Test Delays Thousands of Black Transplants
A race-based formula for assessing kidney function, used since the 1990s, unfairly lowered the transplant priority of Black patients; following its removal, over 14,300 Black patients gained an average of two years on their waitlists, and one patient, Jazmin Evans, received a transplant after a 3.5-...
Racially Biased Kidney Test Delays Thousands of Black Transplants
A race-based formula for assessing kidney function, used since the 1990s, unfairly lowered the transplant priority of Black patients; following its removal, over 14,300 Black patients gained an average of two years on their waitlists, and one patient, Jazmin Evans, received a transplant after a 3.5-...
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12% Bias Score
Congenital Condition Highlights Healthcare Challenges, Inspires Future Teacher
Jesse, born with urethral valves causing kidney damage, faced conflicting medical advice and delayed dialysis until age 12; his mother's experience highlights systemic healthcare challenges while Jesse's aspirations to be a teacher show personal resilience.
Congenital Condition Highlights Healthcare Challenges, Inspires Future Teacher
Jesse, born with urethral valves causing kidney damage, faced conflicting medical advice and delayed dialysis until age 12; his mother's experience highlights systemic healthcare challenges while Jesse's aspirations to be a teacher show personal resilience.
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28% Bias Score
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