Cancer Genetics to Present New Data From Renal Cell Carcinoma Study at AACRGlobeNewswire (press release)Metastatic ccRCC is well known for its aggressive nature and poor prognosis, with approximately 20-40% of patients relapsing within 5 years of nephr…
Report: Chancellor Cigarroa asked President Powers to resign in summer 2013UT The Daily TexanCigarroa will become the head of pediatric transplant surgery at the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio after a new chancellor is named. Cigarroa said his…
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Organ donors honored at ceremony
Beckley Register-Herald Since the transplant surgery that saved the life of Edwards’ daughter, the young woman is “doing perfect,” Edwards reported. “She’s been told she has decades left in her life, because of someone’s gift of life,” she said, her voice choking with emotion. Being an organ donor gives a second chance at lifeLas Cruces Sun-News |
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Kidney function preserved in kidney cancer patients with Robotic Partial …
Chicago Tribune Patients who have chronic kidney disease and who have received robot-assisted partial nephrectomy in the treatment of kidney cancer have only minimal loss of kidney function – a smaller amount than even patients with normal kidney function. This is … |
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Charla Nash, mauled by Travis the chimp, denied the right to sue Connecticut …
New York Daily News 11, 2011 by the Brigham and Women’s Hospital show chimpanzee attack victim Charla Nash after the attack, left, and post-face transplant surgery, right. Travis was raised by Nash’s close friend Sandy Herold in Stamford, Conn., essentially from birth. |
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Teacher saves pupil’s life with incredible gift of his own kidney
Horseed Media Despite not being related to Alya blood tests confirmed Ray was a match, leading to the successful transplant surgery at Great Ormond Street in February. Both Alya and Ray are now recovering well and are expected to return to school after the Easter break. |
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Manners Hero of the Week: Teacher Donates a Kidney to a 5-Year-Old She Just …
Parade In addition to saving Katelynn’s life, Cindy learned that her selfless act exposed a medical condition of her own—which was helped by the transplant surgery. Talk about the gift that gives back. Every week, Steven Petrow, the author of five etiquette … |
Sanford Health Celebrates Transplant Surgery MilestoneValley News LiveSanford Health in Fargo is celebrating a transplant surgery milestone. This year marks the 25th year that Sanford has been doing transplants in Fargo. Doctors credit advancements in …
Reboot the immune system to avoid transplant rejectionNew ScientistThe first is a drug called alemtuzumab, given intravenously during the transplant surgery. It wipes out the white blood cells, or lymphocytes, that would otherwise attack the new organ….
The WireInsurers Are Really Mad at Sovaldi, the $1000-a-Day Miracle DrugThe WireComparatively, Sovaldi is still much cheaper than the next-best alternative: a liver transplant. Transplant surgery runs at least $175,000 per patient, not including compli…