A BRAVE youngster who has twice undergone a bone marrow transplant has inspired his parents to help other families in the same position.
British Actor Vince Earl Undergoes Kidney Transplant
British actor Vince Earl is recovering after undergoing a kidney transplant last week ends24Jun12 The star famous for his role on now-defunct U K soap opera Brookside was struck down with rare autoimmune disease Goodpastures Syndrome in 2010 and has…
Better breathing can mean better health
Physicians and researchers point out that people can develop habits of not breathing deeply enough, and of unconsciously holding their breath for short periods when under stress, raising levels of carbon dioxide in the body. These experts also say it&#…
Ryan ready to slam-dunk after kidney transplant
ALEXANDRA Hills teenager Ryan Eagle has a simple wish list to be healthy and well enough to play basketball again.
Scientists transplant stem cells from patients with limb-girdle muscular dystrophy into mice
Stem cells from patients with a rare form of muscular dystrophy have been successfully transplanted into mice affected by the same form of dystrophy, according to a new study published today in Science Translational Medicine.
Surgeons Seek Repeal of Transplant Ban Between HIV-Positive People
Title: Surgeons Seek Repeal of Transplant Ban Between HIV-Positive People Category: Health News Created: 6/27/2012 10:05:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 6/27/2012 12:00:00 AM
County coroner has liver transplant
Kane County Coroner Chuck West recently had a liver transplant, and officials are hopeful that he will make a recovery so he can stand trial on misconduct charges, his attorney said Wednesday Defense attorney Gary Johnson couldn't specify exactly w…
Ex-Brookside star Vince Earl gets kidney transplant
Former Brookside star Vince Earl has had a kidney transplant after battling a killer disease for the past two years. Vince, 68, who played Ron Dixon in the soap, said it was “third time lucky” after two previous donors were unsuitable.
UCLA heart transplant program hits 2000 mark – Examiner.com
UCLA heart transplant program hits 2000 markExaminer.com“For example, we spearheaded the development and implementation of the first genomic heart transplant rejection-monitoring blood test cleared by the Food and Drug Administration, called Allomap….
Kane County coroner receives liver transplant as misconduct trial looms
Kane County Coroner Charles West, whose trial on misconduct charges is pending, has undergone liver transplant surgery, his attorney said Wednesday in court.