Grandmother Becomes Second Patient to Receive Kidney From Gene-Edited Pig
The second successful kidney transplant from a genetically modified pig occurred at NYU Langone Health, showcasing advancements in xenotransplantation. [ more ]
Burden of getting medical care can exhaust older patients
The complexity and lack of coordination in the American healthcare system can lead to significant challenges for patients in accessing appropriate care.
While advancements in medicine have been beneficial, the system's complexity and poor fit with older adults' needs create barriers to optimal care. [ more ]
Alabama's Embryo Personhood Decision Threatens Patients, Medicine and Advances in IVF
The Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos from IVF are considered unborn children, impacting lawsuits for loss due to wrongful acts. Patients and the medical community are concerned about the negative effects on fertility care advancements. [ more ]