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The Latest Breaking News from Kidney Transplant

Athletic trainer receives experimental pig kidney transplant ahead of new human trials

More than 100,000 people are on the US transplant list, most who need a kidney, and thousands die waiting

The Independent UK

Why girls are less likely to be put on transplant waiting lists than boys

Academics have found that some children in need of a kidney transplant are facing inequalities in their care

The Independent UK

Girls and black children face inequalities in transplant treatment, study shows

Experts analysed data on children in the UK waiting for a kidney transplant.

The Independent UK

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Daughter says mom 'gave me life twice' with kidney donation as pair graduate nursing school together

Two years after a Louisiana mother donated her kidney to her daughter, the duo graduated together from nursing school

The Independent UK

ICE To Temporarily Release Migrant Detained Before He Could Donate a Kidney To His Brother

A Venezuelan man arrested before he could provide a life-saving kidney transplant to his brother was temporarily released

Latin Times

In 'extremely rare' case, Michigan resident dies from rabies after receiving transplanted kidney carrying the virus

A Michigan resident has died from rabies following a kidney transplant at a hospital in Ohio. Investigations show that the donor had the virus when they died.

LiveScience

Chinese researchers report a pig kidney transplant and a first-step liver experiment

Chinese researchers are reporting new steps in the quest for animal-to-human organ transplants

The Independent UK

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Scientist beaten to death in Mohali over parking row

The scientist had undergone a kidney transplant and his sister had donated him one of her kidneys. He was on dialysis. After the attack, he was rushed to a nearby hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Paul Pelosi reveals he had a kidney transplant – and that daughter Jacqueline was the donor

‘Jacqueline and I are on the path to a full recovery,’ the 84-year-old husband of congresswoman Nancy Pelosi says

The Independent UK

Ex-NBA Star Nate Robinson Receives Successful Kidney Transplant

The longtime NBA guard received a successful kidney transplant surgery Friday.

Sports Illustrated

Breakthrough: Man Receives Pig Kidney Transplant, Leaves Dialysis

Discover the groundbreaking pig kidney transplant that offers hope for organ transplant patients.

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New Hampshire man is 2nd person known to be living with a pig kidney

A New Hampshire man has become the second person known to be living with a pig kidney

The Independent UK

How a father gave his kidney to a stranger to save his wife in incredible three-way donor swap

Nearly one in three kidney transplants come from a living donor, and some of those involve complex three-way swaps between patients and hospitals across the UK

The Independent UK

Alabama Woman Sets Record With Functioning Pig Organ Transplant

Alabama woman, Towana Looney, sets record as longest living person with pig kidney transplant, highlighting potential of pig organs in addressing organ sho...

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Alabama Woman Receives Successful Pig Kidney Transplant

Alabama woman's successful pig kidney transplant showcases potential of xenotransplantation in revolutionizing organ transplantation.

The Independent UK

An Alabama woman is doing well after the latest experimental pig kidney transplant

An Alabama woman received a pig kidney transplant last month and is free from dialysis for the first time eight years

The Independent UK

Kidney transplants are safe between people with HIV, new US study shows

A new study found people with HIV can safely receive donated kidneys from deceased donors with the virus

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Woman Dies After Receiving Pig Kidney Transplant And Heart Device

Lisa Pisano, a pioneer in pig kidney transplants, tragically passes away after complications. Efforts continue to address organ shortage.

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Second person to receive genetically modified pig kidney dies

Lisa Pisano was near death from kidney and heart failure when surgeons at NYU Langone Health performed the dramatic pair of surgeries in April

LiveScience

US man gets kidney transplant while awake

Being able to transplant kidneys using only local anesthetic could shorten patients' hospital stays and make the procedure accessible to more people, doctors say.

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NBA Star Nate Robinson In Dire Need Of Kidney Transplant

Former NBA player Nate Robinson shares his battle with kidney failure, highlighting resilience and determination in the face of health challenges.

The Independent UK

Woman is back on dialysis after doctors remove transplanted pig kidney

Doctors say a woman who received a pig kidney transplant is back on dialysis after surgeons removed the gradually failing organ

LiveScience

1st person to receive a pig kidney transplant has died

Rick Slayman was the first person in the world to receive this pioneering surgery in March 2024.

WEKU

The first person to receive a genetically modified pig kidney transplant has died

Richard Slayman died almost two months after the historic procedure, the Boston hospital where he had the transplant said Saturday. At 62, he had the transplant to treat his end-stage kidney disease.

Evening Standard

US patient, 62, who had first ever pig kidney transplant dies two months after operation

Richard Slayman, from Weymouth, Massachusetts, was given the genetically modified pig kidney in March

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