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TODAY.com
1 week ago
OMG science

Daycare teacher is 5-year-old boy's hero when she donates her liver to save his life

A former daycare teacher volunteered to donate her liver to a 5-year-old boy in need, showcasing remarkable compassion and connection. [ more ]
News Center
3 weeks ago
Medicine

First-of-its Kind Program Makes Organ Transplants More Accessible to Disadvantaged Black Americans - News Center

The African American Transplant Access Program aims to reduce barriers to transplants for Black patients, improving access and health outcomes. [ more ]
Marin Independent Journal
8 months ago
San Jose Sharks

Why hockey's been a sanctuary for a 12-year-old Sharks fan battling a rare disorder

Hockey provides a safe place for Addison Kypreos, who has Erythropoietic Protoporphyria, a sun-related disorder that causes acute, painful photosensitivity.
The Kypreos family has learned that Addison has Stage 5 liver failure, a dangerous side effect of EPP, and she will eventually need a liver transplant. [ more ]
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