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Years after donating a kidney, Alabama woman receives one from a pig

Pioneering xenotransplantation raises hope for organ transplants, exemplified by the successful transplant of a genetically engineered pig's kidney to a patient.

Woman Back on Dialysis After Doctors Remove Failing Pig Kidney

Xenotransplantation, 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 Transplant

A 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 be

Cross-species organ transplants like pig kidneys have shown little success in extending human life, urging the need to focus on alternative medical solutions.

First person to receive a genetically modified pig kidney transplant dies nearly 2 months later

The first recipient of a genetically modified pig kidney transplant has passed away after nearly two months, highlighting the complexities and challenges in xenotransplantation.

First Person to Receive Pig Kidney Transplant Dies Nearly Two Months Later

The first recipient of a genetically modified pig kidney transplant has passed away, despite surgeons' hopes the pig kidney would last for at least two years.

Years after donating a kidney, Alabama woman receives one from a pig

Pioneering xenotransplantation raises hope for organ transplants, exemplified by the successful transplant of a genetically engineered pig's kidney to a patient.

Woman Back on Dialysis After Doctors Remove Failing Pig Kidney

Xenotransplantation, 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 Transplant

A 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 be

Cross-species organ transplants like pig kidneys have shown little success in extending human life, urging the need to focus on alternative medical solutions.

First person to receive a genetically modified pig kidney transplant dies nearly 2 months later

The first recipient of a genetically modified pig kidney transplant has passed away after nearly two months, highlighting the complexities and challenges in xenotransplantation.

First Person to Receive Pig Kidney Transplant Dies Nearly Two Months Later

The first recipient of a genetically modified pig kidney transplant has passed away, despite surgeons' hopes the pig kidney would last for at least two years.
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#kidney-donation

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.
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#medical-innovation

Transplanted Pig Kidney Is Removed From Patient

Surgeons 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 Patient

Surgeons 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.
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Biden Administration Announces DEI Criteria for Kidney Transplants

Biden 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 Why

Personality changes post organ transplant aren't unique to heart transplants and can stem from psychological, placebo, and biological factors.

Treating Skin Cancer Without Risking Transplanted Kidneys in Organ Recipients - News Center

Immunosuppressants and immunotherapy alone may not prevent organ rejection in kidney transplant recipients with skin cancer.
Transplant recipients face higher risk for skin cancer and limited treatment options due to potential rejection from traditional therapies.

Sometimes We Can Have Nice Things: Our 10 Favorite Feel-Good Stories of 2023

The U.S. FDA approved the first gene-editing treatment for sickle cell disease using CRISPR technology.
Inuit middle school students' counting system is being digitized for modern use, preserving traditional language and culture.
Researchers successfully transplanted frozen rat kidneys after 100 days, offering hope for organ preservation and transplantation.
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