"A translator, speaking in Mandarin on behalf of Putin, told Xi how human organs can be repeatedly transplanted "so that one can get younger and younger" in spite of age, and might even be able to stave off old age "indefinitely". "It's predicted that in this century it might become possible to live to 150," he added. Their smiles and laughter suggest it was a bit of banter, but might they be on to something?"
"Organ transplants certainly save lives - in the UK, over 100,000 people have been saved in the last 30 years, says NHS Blood and Transplant. And continued advancements in medicine and technology mean transplanted organs are lasting far longer once in people. Some patients have had a kidney transplant that has kept working for more than 50 years. The lifespan of an organ depends on how healthy the donor and recipient is - plus how well they look after it."
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin were told that human organs can be repeatedly transplanted "so that one can get younger and younger" and might even stave off old age "indefinitely", with a prediction that "in this century it might become possible to live to 150." Organ transplants save lives; in the UK over 100,000 people have been saved in 30 years. Transplanted organs are lasting longer; some kidney transplants have functioned for over 50 years. Lifespans vary by organ and donor type. Each surgery carries significant risks. Lifelong immunosuppressants increase infection and other health risks. Repeated transplants add cumulative surgical and immune complications that limit practical lifespan extension.
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