www.bbc.com1 month agoOMG scienceParents' 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. [ more ]
Chico Enterprise-Record9 months agoSan Jose SharksHockey's a sanctuary for a 12-year-old girl battling a rare disorder and liver failure. Here's what the Sharks did for herAddison, a 12-year-old with EPP, got the opportunity to meet and play hockey with the San Jose Sharks. Hockey has become a sanctuary for Addison, providing a safe place away from UV light exposure. Addison has been diagnosed with Stage 5 liver failure and will eventually need a liver and bone marrow transplant. [ more ]
New York Post10 months agoHealthThese are the standout breakthroughs in tech that may revolutionize health careArtificial technology in cardiology and radiology can help detect early lung cancer. Digital interfaces and wearable monitors using AI can restore function and detect problems faster. Advances in transplantation include successful pig kidney and heart transplants. [ more ]