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Broad-Spectrum Antivenom Shows Promise Against Elapid Snake Venom
A novel antivenom, developed using antibodies from a human repeatedly exposed to snake venom, shows complete protection against 13 elapid snake species and partial protection against 6 others in mouse trials; further testing in dogs is planned.
Broad-Spectrum Antivenom Shows Promise Against Elapid Snake Venom
A novel antivenom, developed using antibodies from a human repeatedly exposed to snake venom, shows complete protection against 13 elapid snake species and partial protection against 6 others in mouse trials; further testing in dogs is planned.
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Taiwanese Singer Recovers from Rare Heart-Liver Transplant
Taiwanese singer Tank underwent a successful simultaneous heart and liver transplant at Hangzhou's Second Affiliated Hospital in April 2024, recovering from inherited hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, liver cirrhosis, and heart failure that had threatened his life since late March, after receiving a life...
Taiwanese Singer Recovers from Rare Heart-Liver Transplant
Taiwanese singer Tank underwent a successful simultaneous heart and liver transplant at Hangzhou's Second Affiliated Hospital in April 2024, recovering from inherited hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, liver cirrhosis, and heart failure that had threatened his life since late March, after receiving a life...
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Rostov Doctors Successfully Remove Large Kidney Tumor from Severely Obese Patient
A 55-year-old, 190kg Rostov resident with heart problems and advanced kidney cancer, underwent a three-stage treatment plan (embolization, hemoglobin stabilization, and surgery) resulting in complete tumor removal.
Rostov Doctors Successfully Remove Large Kidney Tumor from Severely Obese Patient
A 55-year-old, 190kg Rostov resident with heart problems and advanced kidney cancer, underwent a three-stage treatment plan (embolization, hemoglobin stabilization, and surgery) resulting in complete tumor removal.
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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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Chinese Twins, 4.5, Become Youngest Stem Cell Donors, Saving Mother
Four-and-a-half-year-old identical twins in China became the youngest-ever stem cell donors, saving their leukemia-stricken mother after overcoming weight and antibody challenges in a synchronized dual-donor procedure at The Third Xiangya Hospital in Changsha on March 26th.
Chinese Twins, 4.5, Become Youngest Stem Cell Donors, Saving Mother
Four-and-a-half-year-old identical twins in China became the youngest-ever stem cell donors, saving their leukemia-stricken mother after overcoming weight and antibody challenges in a synchronized dual-donor procedure at The Third Xiangya Hospital in Changsha on March 26th.
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Successful Pig Liver Transplant in Brain-Dead Human
Chinese scientists successfully transplanted a genetically modified pig liver into a brain-dead human, where it functioned for 10 days before removal at the family's request; this marks a major advancement in xenotransplantation, potentially addressing organ shortages.
Successful Pig Liver Transplant in Brain-Dead Human
Chinese scientists successfully transplanted a genetically modified pig liver into a brain-dead human, where it functioned for 10 days before removal at the family's request; this marks a major advancement in xenotransplantation, potentially addressing organ shortages.
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Living Brain Tissue Used to Model Alzheimer's, Accelerating Cure Search
A British team used living human brain tissue exposed to a toxic Alzheimer's-linked protein to observe real-time damage to brain cell connections, providing a new method to test potential treatments and accelerate the search for a cure for this disease affecting millions worldwide.
Living Brain Tissue Used to Model Alzheimer's, Accelerating Cure Search
A British team used living human brain tissue exposed to a toxic Alzheimer's-linked protein to observe real-time damage to brain cell connections, providing a new method to test potential treatments and accelerate the search for a cure for this disease affecting millions worldwide.
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Groundbreaking Surgery Successfully Repairs Heart of Girl Born with Ectopia Cordis
Seven-year-old Vanellope Hope Wilkins, born with her heart outside her body, underwent a successful nine-hour surgery at Leicester Royal Infirmary to reconstruct a protective rib cage around her heart; this complex procedure, a first for the UK, involved detaching her heart from her skin and reshapi...
Groundbreaking Surgery Successfully Repairs Heart of Girl Born with Ectopia Cordis
Seven-year-old Vanellope Hope Wilkins, born with her heart outside her body, underwent a successful nine-hour surgery at Leicester Royal Infirmary to reconstruct a protective rib cage around her heart; this complex procedure, a first for the UK, involved detaching her heart from her skin and reshapi...
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Innovative Liver Transplant Saves 21-Year-Old
A 21-year-old woman in Turin received a life-saving liver transplant using a novel extra-anatomical technique due to prior unsuccessful surgeries that left no usable connection points for the new organ; the 14-hour procedure, completed successfully, involved directly connecting the aorta to the new ...
Innovative Liver Transplant Saves 21-Year-Old
A 21-year-old woman in Turin received a life-saving liver transplant using a novel extra-anatomical technique due to prior unsuccessful surgeries that left no usable connection points for the new organ; the 14-hour procedure, completed successfully, involved directly connecting the aorta to the new ...
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Chinese Twins, 4.5, Make History as Youngest Stem Cell Donors
In Changsha, Hunan province, four-and-a-half-year-old identical twin sisters became China's youngest hematopoietic stem cell donors, successfully saving their leukemia-stricken mother after overcoming weight and age limitations through a synchronized dual-donor procedure on March 26.
Chinese Twins, 4.5, Make History as Youngest Stem Cell Donors
In Changsha, Hunan province, four-and-a-half-year-old identical twin sisters became China's youngest hematopoietic stem cell donors, successfully saving their leukemia-stricken mother after overcoming weight and age limitations through a synchronized dual-donor procedure on March 26.
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First UK Baby Born After Womb Transplant
A 36-year-old woman in the UK became the first to give birth after receiving a womb transplant from her sister, marking a significant medical advance and providing hope for women with Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome or uterine dysfunction. The baby, Amy Isabel, was born on February 27th, 202...
First UK Baby Born After Womb Transplant
A 36-year-old woman in the UK became the first to give birth after receiving a womb transplant from her sister, marking a significant medical advance and providing hope for women with Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome or uterine dysfunction. The baby, Amy Isabel, was born on February 27th, 202...
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Successful Pig Kidney Transplant in China; Pig Liver Transplant Shows Promise
A Chinese patient is thriving three weeks after receiving a genetically modified pig kidney transplant, and researchers report a pig liver transplant into a brain-dead person showed positive signs for 10 days, showing promise for alleviating organ shortages.
Successful Pig Kidney Transplant in China; Pig Liver Transplant Shows Promise
A Chinese patient is thriving three weeks after receiving a genetically modified pig kidney transplant, and researchers report a pig liver transplant into a brain-dead person showed positive signs for 10 days, showing promise for alleviating organ shortages.
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