05Feb/18

Irish woman with extremely rare condition pays tribute to organ donor after double lung transplant and says she … – The Irish Sun


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Irish woman with extremely rare condition pays tribute to organ donor after double lung transplant and says she
The Irish Sun
She said the first few days post-transplant had been difficult, saying: “I’m struggling with my eyesight and tremors from the medication at the moment. “I had a few horrendous days of pain and really struggled — it was so hard I thought I was going to

05Feb/18

Donor kidneys revitalized for transplant at Toronto General Hospital … – CBC.ca


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Donor kidneys revitalized for transplant at Toronto General Hospital …
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A team at Toronto General Hospital is using an “ex-vivo” machine to preserve and rejuvenate kidneys by mimicking the conditions inside the body prior to transplant. Its use could make more kidney transplants possible. About five per cent of patients
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05Feb/18

Teen to give kidney to sick grandfather after searching years for a match – WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale


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Teen to give kidney to sick grandfather after searching years for a match
WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale
Right now, he’s getting by with dialysis three days a week, four hours a day. “It pretty much wipes me out,” said Senseney. “It has just really taken a toll on me.” His entire family, and even friends, have been tested as potential donors, but no one

05Feb/18

New technique revitalizes less-than-ideal donor kidneys for transplant – CTV News


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New technique revitalizes less-than-ideal donor kidneys for transplant
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TORONTO — Dr. Markus Selzner has just come from surgery, still in his scrubs, and he’s excited to show off his baby. A configuration of fluid-filled tubing, pumps and other mechanical components, it’s not the prettiest baby — but it’s one Selzner and

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05Feb/18

New device revitalizes less-than-ideal donor kidneys for transplant – CTV News


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New device revitalizes less-than-ideal donor kidneys for transplant
CTV News
Those could be kidneys from deceased extended-criteria donors who were over age 60, or from younger donors who had a condition such as high blood pressure or diabetes or had died from a stroke. “The first thing we can do is to give the kidney an
Device Keeps Donor Kidneys Healthy Outside Body until TransplantLaboratory Equipment

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