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.
Family finds strength and purpose fighting for a better, safer world
Michael Haggard advocates for kidney disease awareness and community issues despite personal health challenges, focusing on youth mentorship and gun violence.
First-of-its Kind Program Makes Organ Transplants More Accessible to Disadvantaged Black Americans - News Center
The African American Transplant Access Program aims to reduce barriers to transplants for Black patients, improving access and health outcomes.
Black patients move up kidney transplant waitlist in Illinois after race removed from blood test
Thousands of African American kidney patients benefited from the removal of race from a flawed test, leading to fairer transplant waitlist evaluations.
Patient Walking Around Hospital After Transplant of Gene-Hacked Pig Kidney
Surgeons transplant gene-hacked pig kidney into human
Procedure aims to reduce reliance on human donor kidneys and dialysis machines
Grandmother Becomes Second Patient to Receive Kidney From Gene-Edited Pig
The second successful kidney transplant from a genetically modified pig occurred at NYU Langone Health, showcasing advancements in xenotransplantation.
Patient Walking Around Hospital After Transplant of Gene-Hacked Pig Kidney
Surgeons transplant gene-hacked pig kidney into human
Procedure aims to reduce reliance on human donor kidneys and dialysis machines
Grandmother Becomes Second Patient to Receive Kidney From Gene-Edited Pig
The second successful kidney transplant from a genetically modified pig occurred at NYU Langone Health, showcasing advancements in xenotransplantation.
Surgeons Transplant Pig Kidney Into a Patient, a Medical Milestone
Genetically engineered pig kidney transplanted into a man in Boston offers hope to kidney failure patients.
Kidney from genetically modified animals could address inadequate access to transplants and potentially make dialysis obsolete.
State Mulls Downsizing SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Brooklyn could lose its only kidney transplant program if SUNY Downstate Medical Center is downscaled.
Closing inpatient services would free up funding for new facilities and services at Downstate.
'Thousands' of offers from potential kidney donors pour in after Ex-Celtic Nate Robinson raises awareness
Robinson is seeking a kidney donor after facing kidney failure but has struggled to get on donor lists due to health issues.
Doctors perform kidney transplant on awake patient on purpose
A new kidney transplant procedure allows patients to remain awake during surgery, reducing the need for general anesthesia and benefiting those with serious health risks.