Alabama Grandmother Sets Record with Genetically Modified Pig Kidney
Towana Looney, an Alabama grandmother, has survived for over two months with a genetically modified pig kidney, exceeding previous records in xenotransplantation and offering hope for addressing the organ shortage; however, larger studies are needed to confirm long-term efficacy and address ethical ...
Alabama Grandmother Sets Record with Genetically Modified Pig Kidney
Towana Looney, an Alabama grandmother, has survived for over two months with a genetically modified pig kidney, exceeding previous records in xenotransplantation and offering hope for addressing the organ shortage; however, larger studies are needed to confirm long-term efficacy and address ethical ...
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Alabama Woman Thrives 61 Days After Historic Pig Kidney Transplant
Towana Looney, a 53-year-old from Alabama with high antibody levels, is thriving 61 days after receiving a genetically-modified pig kidney transplant, a major milestone advancing xenotransplantation research and offering hope to the over 100,000 people on the US transplant waiting list.
Alabama Woman Thrives 61 Days After Historic Pig Kidney Transplant
Towana Looney, a 53-year-old from Alabama with high antibody levels, is thriving 61 days after receiving a genetically-modified pig kidney transplant, a major milestone advancing xenotransplantation research and offering hope to the over 100,000 people on the US transplant waiting list.
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Longest-Surviving Pig Kidney Transplant Recipient Exceeds 61 Days
Towana Looney, 53, a US woman, has surpassed all previous records by surviving for 61 days with a genetically-modified pig kidney transplant after eight years on the transplant waiting list, providing hope for those awaiting organ donation.
Longest-Surviving Pig Kidney Transplant Recipient Exceeds 61 Days
Towana Looney, 53, a US woman, has surpassed all previous records by surviving for 61 days with a genetically-modified pig kidney transplant after eight years on the transplant waiting list, providing hope for those awaiting organ donation.
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World-First Pig Liver Transplant Achieves Success in China
In a world-first, doctors in Xi'an, China successfully transplanted a genetically modified pig liver into a brain-dead patient at Xijing Hospital, achieving stable vital signs and liver function, highlighting a potential solution to China's critical liver shortage affecting nearly 400 million people...
World-First Pig Liver Transplant Achieves Success in China
In a world-first, doctors in Xi'an, China successfully transplanted a genetically modified pig liver into a brain-dead patient at Xijing Hospital, achieving stable vital signs and liver function, highlighting a potential solution to China's critical liver shortage affecting nearly 400 million people...
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UK Woman Cancer-Free After Pioneering Liver Transplant
Bianca Perea, a 32-year-old UK resident, became the first patient to successfully receive a liver transplant for advanced bowel cancer that had spread to her liver, resulting in her being declared cancer-free after a multi-year treatment plan.
UK Woman Cancer-Free After Pioneering Liver Transplant
Bianca Perea, a 32-year-old UK resident, became the first patient to successfully receive a liver transplant for advanced bowel cancer that had spread to her liver, resulting in her being declared cancer-free after a multi-year treatment plan.
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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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Woman Thriving Two Months After World's First Successful Pig Kidney Transplant
Towana Looney, a 53-year-old woman from Alabama, is thriving two months after receiving the world's first successful genetically modified pig kidney transplant at NYU Langone Health, offering hope for addressing the critical organ shortage while raising ethical and scientific concerns.
Woman Thriving Two Months After World's First Successful Pig Kidney Transplant
Towana Looney, a 53-year-old woman from Alabama, is thriving two months after receiving the world's first successful genetically modified pig kidney transplant at NYU Langone Health, offering hope for addressing the critical organ shortage while raising ethical and scientific concerns.
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Alabama Woman Sets Record with Successful Pig Kidney Transplant
An Alabama woman, Towana Looney, is thriving 61 days after receiving a genetically-modified pig kidney, setting a new record and providing crucial data for the field of xenotransplantation, addressing a critical shortage of human organs.
Alabama Woman Sets Record with Successful Pig Kidney Transplant
An Alabama woman, Towana Looney, is thriving 61 days after receiving a genetically-modified pig kidney, setting a new record and providing crucial data for the field of xenotransplantation, addressing a critical shortage of human organs.
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Record Stem Cell Donations in Netherlands, but Future Growth Uncertain
In 2023, 285 Dutch citizens (323 including Germany) donated stem cells, a record high, to treat leukemia patients; this follows a decade-long increase in registrations but growth is slower than desired due to the 55-year age limit.
Record Stem Cell Donations in Netherlands, but Future Growth Uncertain
In 2023, 285 Dutch citizens (323 including Germany) donated stem cells, a record high, to treat leukemia patients; this follows a decade-long increase in registrations but growth is slower than desired due to the 55-year age limit.
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Extensive Surgery Leads to Remission of Rare Cancer
Faye Louise, a 28-year-old from Horsham, West Sussex, underwent an operation to remove eight organs after being diagnosed with the rare cancer pseudomyxome peritoneum, which had spread following the rupture of an ovarian cyst; the extensive surgery resulted in her remission.
Extensive Surgery Leads to Remission of Rare Cancer
Faye Louise, a 28-year-old from Horsham, West Sussex, underwent an operation to remove eight organs after being diagnosed with the rare cancer pseudomyxome peritoneum, which had spread following the rupture of an ovarian cyst; the extensive surgery resulted in her remission.
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South Korean 'Reverse Therapy' for Cancer: Hype or Hope?
South Korean scientists announced a novel 'reverse therapy' that reportedly transforms cancerous cells into normal ones, but its clinical efficacy needs confirmation, potentially offering a supplementary approach to existing cancer treatments.
South Korean 'Reverse Therapy' for Cancer: Hype or Hope?
South Korean scientists announced a novel 'reverse therapy' that reportedly transforms cancerous cells into normal ones, but its clinical efficacy needs confirmation, potentially offering a supplementary approach to existing cancer treatments.
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Successful Pig Kidney Transplant Offers Hope for Organ Failure Patients
Towana Looney, a 53-year-old from Alabama, received a life-saving gene-edited pig kidney transplant at NYU Langone on November 25th, marking a significant advancement in xenotransplantation and offering hope for the 90,000+ on the US kidney transplant waiting list.
Successful Pig Kidney Transplant Offers Hope for Organ Failure Patients
Towana Looney, a 53-year-old from Alabama, received a life-saving gene-edited pig kidney transplant at NYU Langone on November 25th, marking a significant advancement in xenotransplantation and offering hope for the 90,000+ on the US kidney transplant waiting list.
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