Reality of organ transplant waiting listsThe organ transplant distribution process frequently overlooks waiting lists, complicating equitable access to high-quality organs.
Alabama woman who is the only person in the world with a functioning pig organ is thriving after a record 2 monthsTowana Looney celebrates over 60 days as the longest-living recipient of a pig organ transplant, marking progress in xenotransplantation.
Years after donating a kidney, Alabama woman receives one from a pigPioneering xenotransplantation raises hope for organ transplants, exemplified by the successful transplant of a genetically engineered pig's kidney to a patient.
A Second Person Has Received a Pig Kidney TransplantA 66-year-old man received a genetically modified pig kidney transplant, marking a significant advance in addressing organ shortages in the U.S.
Woman Back on Dialysis After Doctors Remove Failing Pig KidneyXenotransplantation, using gene-edited pig kidneys, faced challenges in managing blood flow and immune response, leading to early organ removal.
Alabama Woman Receives Nation's Third Pig Kidney TransplantA woman with kidney failure received a pig kidney transplant, highlighting advances in xenotransplantation and addressing organ shortages.
Pigs aren't the future of organ transplants-stop acting like they could beCross-species organ transplants like pig kidneys have shown little success in extending human life, urging the need to focus on alternative medical solutions.
Alabama woman who is the only person in the world with a functioning pig organ is thriving after a record 2 monthsTowana Looney celebrates over 60 days as the longest-living recipient of a pig organ transplant, marking progress in xenotransplantation.
Years after donating a kidney, Alabama woman receives one from a pigPioneering xenotransplantation raises hope for organ transplants, exemplified by the successful transplant of a genetically engineered pig's kidney to a patient.
A Second Person Has Received a Pig Kidney TransplantA 66-year-old man received a genetically modified pig kidney transplant, marking a significant advance in addressing organ shortages in the U.S.
Woman Back on Dialysis After Doctors Remove Failing Pig KidneyXenotransplantation, using gene-edited pig kidneys, faced challenges in managing blood flow and immune response, leading to early organ removal.
Alabama Woman Receives Nation's Third Pig Kidney TransplantA woman with kidney failure received a pig kidney transplant, highlighting advances in xenotransplantation and addressing organ shortages.
Pigs aren't the future of organ transplants-stop acting like they could beCross-species organ transplants like pig kidneys have shown little success in extending human life, urging the need to focus on alternative medical solutions.
Beloved Brooklyn pizzeria saves dying customer by finding him a kidney donor: 'I don't know how I got to be so lucky'Mark Iacono's Instagram plea to find a kidney donor for his friend illustrates the power of community and social media in addressing health crises.
Would You Give Up Your Kidney for $50,000?Kidney disease poses a critical health issue in the US, with significant organ shortages impacting lives.
Beloved Brooklyn pizzeria saves dying customer by finding him a kidney donor: 'I don't know how I got to be so lucky'Mark Iacono's Instagram plea to find a kidney donor for his friend illustrates the power of community and social media in addressing health crises.
Would You Give Up Your Kidney for $50,000?Kidney disease poses a critical health issue in the US, with significant organ shortages impacting lives.
Transplanted Pig Kidney Is Removed From PatientSurgeons removed a genetically engineered pig's kidney from a patient after it was damaged by a heart pump, showing potential for organ transplants.
World's first whole-eye and partial face transplant patient adjusting to new normal, 1 year after historic surgery: 'Second chance'Aaron James underwent the first whole-eye and partial-face transplant, finding joy in life after tragic injuries from an electrocution accident.
Transplanted Pig Kidney Is Removed From PatientSurgeons removed a genetically engineered pig's kidney from a patient after it was damaged by a heart pump, showing potential for organ transplants.
World's first whole-eye and partial face transplant patient adjusting to new normal, 1 year after historic surgery: 'Second chance'Aaron James underwent the first whole-eye and partial-face transplant, finding joy in life after tragic injuries from an electrocution accident.
Biden Administration Announces DEI Criteria for Kidney TransplantsBiden administration implements a points system to address racial inequities in organ transplants, allocating higher points for transplants involving low-income recipients.
Organ Transplants Seem To Change A Person's Entire Personality And Scientists Don't Know WhyPersonality changes post organ transplant aren't unique to heart transplants and can stem from psychological, placebo, and biological factors.