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Four-year-old from Epping receives life-saving transplant after inspiring campaign

Ralph received a life-saving organ transplant after a campaign raised awareness for young organ donors.
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A Third Person Has Received a Transplant of a Genetically Engineered Pig Kidney

A woman named Towana Looney is the third person to receive a kidney transplant from a genetically engineered pig, reflecting progress in xenotransplantation.

'They thought I wouldn't live but I'm here today'

Johnny Byamungu overcame Prune Belly Syndrome and a kidney transplant to become a sports coach and represent England in the Transplant World Cup.

Inside the operating room of a new kind of pig kidney transplant

Towana Looney's transplant emphasizes the potential of genetically modified pig organs in addressing organ shortage issues, though ethical and medical concerns persist.

'My former work colleague gave me her kidney'

A man successfully received a kidney transplant from a former colleague who answered his desperate online plea after two years on the transplant list.

Heart issues, not pig kidney, killed transplant patient, doctors say

Rick Slayman died from a cardiac event unrelated to his kidney transplant from a genetically engineered pig, highlighting the risks in medical procedures.

Louth father-of-two who received second organ transplant looking forward to playing soccer again

John Brennan received a kidney transplant from his brother, giving him a second chance at life and a desire to play soccer again.

A Third Person Has Received a Transplant of a Genetically Engineered Pig Kidney

A woman named Towana Looney is the third person to receive a kidney transplant from a genetically engineered pig, reflecting progress in xenotransplantation.

'They thought I wouldn't live but I'm here today'

Johnny Byamungu overcame Prune Belly Syndrome and a kidney transplant to become a sports coach and represent England in the Transplant World Cup.

Inside the operating room of a new kind of pig kidney transplant

Towana Looney's transplant emphasizes the potential of genetically modified pig organs in addressing organ shortage issues, though ethical and medical concerns persist.

'My former work colleague gave me her kidney'

A man successfully received a kidney transplant from a former colleague who answered his desperate online plea after two years on the transplant list.

Heart issues, not pig kidney, killed transplant patient, doctors say

Rick Slayman died from a cardiac event unrelated to his kidney transplant from a genetically engineered pig, highlighting the risks in medical procedures.

Louth father-of-two who received second organ transplant looking forward to playing soccer again

John Brennan received a kidney transplant from his brother, giving him a second chance at life and a desire to play soccer again.
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#heart-transplant

She had the most beautiful heart in the world': how Keira saved Max's life

The article illuminates the intertwined fate of Max and Keira, demonstrating the tragic impact of illness and the profound choice of organ donation.

The Story of a Heart by Rachel Clarke review a doctor's remarkable account of an organ transplant

The book illustrates how organ donation can bring hope and life in the wake of tragedy, connecting families through shared experiences of loss.

2 sisters, 7 years apart in age, also receive heart transplants 7 years apart in Chicago

The Everhart sisters both received heart transplants at age 38, bonded by a genetic condition.

Pollard looks to future after close call with death

Pollard underwent a heart transplant after his failing heart was close to causing his death.
Pollard's rapidly deteriorating health necessitated a quick transplant process to save his life.

She had the most beautiful heart in the world': how Keira saved Max's life

The article illuminates the intertwined fate of Max and Keira, demonstrating the tragic impact of illness and the profound choice of organ donation.

The Story of a Heart by Rachel Clarke review a doctor's remarkable account of an organ transplant

The book illustrates how organ donation can bring hope and life in the wake of tragedy, connecting families through shared experiences of loss.

2 sisters, 7 years apart in age, also receive heart transplants 7 years apart in Chicago

The Everhart sisters both received heart transplants at age 38, bonded by a genetic condition.

Pollard looks to future after close call with death

Pollard underwent a heart transplant after his failing heart was close to causing his death.
Pollard's rapidly deteriorating health necessitated a quick transplant process to save his life.
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Alabama woman doing well after the latest experimental pig kidney transplant

Towana Looney's pig kidney transplant marks a significant advance in xenotransplantation, offering hope for many on the transplant list.
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Patients are so sick and tired of waiting years for a transplant that they're signing up in droves to receive vital organs from pigs

Xenotransplantation offers potential solutions to human organ shortages through the genetic modification of animals.
#personal-story

'I couldn't stop smiling. I'm just so happy for him' - Meet the S&C coach who donated a kidney to his best friend

Jonny McGailey's decision to donate an organ to his longtime friend David Toman epitomizes the transformative power of friendship.

Ofrendas honor organ donors in South Bay amid effort to encourage more Latinos to register

Families are honoring deceased loved ones while also celebrating the impact of organ donation, particularly among the Latino community.

'I couldn't stop smiling. I'm just so happy for him' - Meet the S&C coach who donated a kidney to his best friend

Jonny McGailey's decision to donate an organ to his longtime friend David Toman epitomizes the transformative power of friendship.

Ofrendas honor organ donors in South Bay amid effort to encourage more Latinos to register

Families are honoring deceased loved ones while also celebrating the impact of organ donation, particularly among the Latino community.
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#health-policy

Federal government eases rules on organ transplants between donors and recipients with HIV

HHS has relaxed rules on kidney and liver donations between HIV-positive individuals, increasing access to organ transplants for this community.

More families refusing to donate relatives' organs

Families should communicate about organ donation to increase consent rates and help save lives.
Informed decisions are essential as organ donation rates decline despite opt-out laws.

Federal government eases rules on organ transplants between donors and recipients with HIV

HHS has relaxed rules on kidney and liver donations between HIV-positive individuals, increasing access to organ transplants for this community.

More families refusing to donate relatives' organs

Families should communicate about organ donation to increase consent rates and help save lives.
Informed decisions are essential as organ donation rates decline despite opt-out laws.
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The science behind the selfless act of donating a kidney to a stranger

Altruistic kidney donors exhibit exceptional generosity, often influenced by a larger amygdala that enhances empathy.
The journey to donation may involve personal challenges, especially in gaining family support.
#liver-transplant

The Artist, the Gallerist and Their Liver

Jennifer Doran's plea for a liver donor from her artists led to Derrick Velasquez donating part of his liver, saving her life.

Phil Lesh Made Organ Donation His Personal Cause

Phil Lesh's story emphasizes the life-saving impact of organ donation, stemming from his personal experience with a liver transplant.

The Artist, the Gallerist and Their Liver

Jennifer Doran's plea for a liver donor from her artists led to Derrick Velasquez donating part of his liver, saving her life.

Phil Lesh Made Organ Donation His Personal Cause

Phil Lesh's story emphasizes the life-saving impact of organ donation, stemming from his personal experience with a liver transplant.
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#awards

All of the winners from The Drum Awards for Experiential 2024

Prism Sport + Entertainment won Grand Prix for integrating haptic technology into football shirts, enhancing live match experience for deaf fans.

All of the winners from The Drum Awards for Experience 2024

Prism Sport + Entertainment won the Grand Prix for their innovative campaign enhancing the football experience for deaf and hard-of-hearing fans.

All of the winners from The Drum Awards for Experiential 2024

Prism Sport + Entertainment won Grand Prix for integrating haptic technology into football shirts, enhancing live match experience for deaf fans.

All of the winners from The Drum Awards for Experience 2024

Prism Sport + Entertainment won the Grand Prix for their innovative campaign enhancing the football experience for deaf and hard-of-hearing fans.
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Over 50% of New Yorkers Now Registered as Organ Donors

Over 50% of eligible New Yorkers are now organ donors, a significant increase highlighting successful awareness efforts.
#medical-ethics

Horrifying' mistake to harvest organs from a living person averted, witnesses say

A donor, declared dead, showed alarming signs of life during organ retrieval, raising ethical concerns about donor protections in the organ donation process.

Doctors Realize at Last Moment They Were Harvesting Organs From Living Patient

Organ procurement protocols are under scrutiny after a man mistakenly declared dead showed signs of life prior to organ harvesting.

Kentucky man declared brain dead wakes up during organ harvesting

A man awakened during an organ harvesting procedure, raising concerns about the safeguards in the organ donation system.

Although she was dead, I felt as if she was my friend': what it's like to perform the last rites for an organ donor

The American Society of Anesthesiologists classification system includes a category for brain-dead donors, leading to a new perspective on patient care and risk assessment.

Biased test kept thousands of Black people from kidney transplant

Race-based kidney function test led to delayed transplants for Black patients.
Over 14,000 Black kidney transplant candidates credited for lost waiting time.

Horrifying' mistake to harvest organs from a living person averted, witnesses say

A donor, declared dead, showed alarming signs of life during organ retrieval, raising ethical concerns about donor protections in the organ donation process.

Doctors Realize at Last Moment They Were Harvesting Organs From Living Patient

Organ procurement protocols are under scrutiny after a man mistakenly declared dead showed signs of life prior to organ harvesting.

Kentucky man declared brain dead wakes up during organ harvesting

A man awakened during an organ harvesting procedure, raising concerns about the safeguards in the organ donation system.

Although she was dead, I felt as if she was my friend': what it's like to perform the last rites for an organ donor

The American Society of Anesthesiologists classification system includes a category for brain-dead donors, leading to a new perspective on patient care and risk assessment.

Biased test kept thousands of Black people from kidney transplant

Race-based kidney function test led to delayed transplants for Black patients.
Over 14,000 Black kidney transplant candidates credited for lost waiting time.
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Researchers Study Life After Death - And It Gets Weirder

The emergence of new multicellular life forms from dead organisms challenges traditional views of life and death.

Parents' transplant plea: 'One more infection and we could lose our boy'

Zachary Bradford urgently needs a small bowel and liver transplant to survive, with his family racing against time to find a match.

NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia wants to shut down its rehab unit. Here's why.

NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia plans to convert its rehab unit to emergency beds to improve patient care but faces community opposition.
#tragedy

Moving wall art tributes for 'keen' gymnast, 9, killed in Bexleyheath bus crash

A tragic accident resulted in the death of Ada Bicakci, 9, following a bus collision in Bexley, raising community concerns and grief.

Alabama high school football player dies after suffering injury during game

Caden Tellier, a 16-year-old Alabama football player, died following a critical injury during a game, remembered for his kindness and as an organ donor.

Moving wall art tributes for 'keen' gymnast, 9, killed in Bexleyheath bus crash

A tragic accident resulted in the death of Ada Bicakci, 9, following a bus collision in Bexley, raising community concerns and grief.

Alabama high school football player dies after suffering injury during game

Caden Tellier, a 16-year-old Alabama football player, died following a critical injury during a game, remembered for his kindness and as an organ donor.
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The Next Frontier for mRNA Could Be Healing Damaged Organs

The liver has a unique ability to regenerate, making living donor transplants viable despite rising chronic liver disease deaths.
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A 19-year-old fatally beaten on Koreatown street, his grieving family seeks answers

The investigation is ongoing into the suspicious death of a 19-year-old man believed to be linked to a violent attack in Koreatown.

Girl, 9, killed after being hit by a bus in Bexleyheath named by police as Ada Bicakci

A nine-year-old girl named Ada Bicakci died after being hit by a bus, and her organs were donated to assist other children.

A 19-year-old fatally beaten on Koreatown street, his grieving family seeks answers

The investigation is ongoing into the suspicious death of a 19-year-old man believed to be linked to a violent attack in Koreatown.

Girl, 9, killed after being hit by a bus in Bexleyheath named by police as Ada Bicakci

A nine-year-old girl named Ada Bicakci died after being hit by a bus, and her organs were donated to assist other children.
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#child-fatality

Girl, 9, killed by London bus named

A nine-year-old girl, Ada Bicakci, died after being hit by a bus, prompting discussions on road safety.

Little princess' who died after being hit by bus in Bexleyheath named and pictured

A tragic bus accident led to the death of five-year-old Ada Bicakci and left her brother injured.

Girl, 9, killed by London bus named

A nine-year-old girl, Ada Bicakci, died after being hit by a bus, prompting discussions on road safety.

Little princess' who died after being hit by bus in Bexleyheath named and pictured

A tragic bus accident led to the death of five-year-old Ada Bicakci and left her brother injured.
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Infant's organs donated to save other children in need after entire family dies in SF crash

The 78-year-old driver involved in the deadly crash is out of the hospital.
The organs of the 3-month-old victim were donated by the family.

Doctors Restoring Bloodflow in Legally Dead Bodies to Retrieve Donor Organs

Normothermic regional perfusion (NRP) involves pumping blood through deceased donors to increase functional organ availability despite controversy.
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