First Kidney Transplant in Udmurtia Improves Healthcare Access
Udmurtia performed its first successful kidney transplant on February 20th, after a year and a half of preparation, offering a cost-effective alternative to hemodialysis for the republic's 700 hemodialysis patients, 50 of whom are awaiting transplants. The 37-year-old recipient is recovering well.
First Kidney Transplant in Udmurtia Improves Healthcare Access
Udmurtia performed its first successful kidney transplant on February 20th, after a year and a half of preparation, offering a cost-effective alternative to hemodialysis for the republic's 700 hemodialysis patients, 50 of whom are awaiting transplants. The 37-year-old recipient is recovering well.
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Son Saves Father's Life Twice Through Organ Donation
Joshua Andrew, 23, donated a kidney to his father, David, 57, at the Royal Free Hospital last week, saving his life for the second time after a previous bone marrow donation to treat David's non-Hodgkin lymphoma. David's kidney disease stemmed from the chemotherapy he received a decade ago.
Son Saves Father's Life Twice Through Organ Donation
Joshua Andrew, 23, donated a kidney to his father, David, 57, at the Royal Free Hospital last week, saving his life for the second time after a previous bone marrow donation to treat David's non-Hodgkin lymphoma. David's kidney disease stemmed from the chemotherapy he received a decade ago.
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Successful Pig Kidney Transplant Shows Promise for Organ Shortage
Towana Looney, a 53-year-old American woman with end-stage renal disease, received a genetically modified pig kidney transplant at NYU Langone Health on November 25th, 2024, showing improved health and kidney function three weeks post-surgery, offering hope for addressing the critical organ shortage...
Successful Pig Kidney Transplant Shows Promise for Organ Shortage
Towana Looney, a 53-year-old American woman with end-stage renal disease, received a genetically modified pig kidney transplant at NYU Langone Health on November 25th, 2024, showing improved health and kidney function three weeks post-surgery, offering hope for addressing the critical organ shortage...
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Successful Pig Kidney Transplant Offers Hope for Organ Failure Patients
66-year-old Tim Andrews, with end-stage kidney disease, received a successful pig kidney transplant at Massachusetts General Hospital on January 25, utilizing a genetically-modified organ from eGenesis via the FDA's Expanded Access pathway; this marks a major advancement in xenotransplantation, offe...
Successful Pig Kidney Transplant Offers Hope for Organ Failure Patients
66-year-old Tim Andrews, with end-stage kidney disease, received a successful pig kidney transplant at Massachusetts General Hospital on January 25, utilizing a genetically-modified organ from eGenesis via the FDA's Expanded Access pathway; this marks a major advancement in xenotransplantation, offe...
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Colleague Donates Kidney, Saving Life Amidst UK Organ Shortage
Lisa O'Brien, a colleague, donated a kidney to Tas Javaid, who had kidney failure from polycystic kidney disease, after seven months of tests, highlighting the UK's organ shortage where 6,300 people are on the waiting list with an average wait of three years; the transplant was successful.
Colleague Donates Kidney, Saving Life Amidst UK Organ Shortage
Lisa O'Brien, a colleague, donated a kidney to Tas Javaid, who had kidney failure from polycystic kidney disease, after seven months of tests, highlighting the UK's organ shortage where 6,300 people are on the waiting list with an average wait of three years; the transplant was successful.
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40% Bias Score