Neural stem cells successfully implanted into the brains of four boysLos Angeles TimesScientists have performed the first successful neural stem cell transplant into the brains of four boys with Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease. The disorder is a rare but …
Single gene variant may affect transplanted kidney survival
Scientists have discovered a single gene variant in kidney transplant donors that may predict whether or not the transplanted kidney will survive in the recipient – which may help prevent painful rejection in the future
VIDEO: Heart swap patient marks 25 years
The UK's first baby heart transplant survivor has celebrated a quarter of a century since her historic operation.
PGI to hold conference on liver diseases – Times of India
PGI to hold conference on liver diseasesTimes of India… donation. This website will be unique of its kind giving all the required information to the general public about various aspects of organ donation including the various organs which can be dona…
HRT cuts CVD by 50%, latest "unique" data show – TheHeart.Org
MediplacementsHRT cuts CVD by 50%, latest "unique" data showTheHeart.OrgHvidovre, Denmark (updated) – Hormone-replacement therapy (HRT) in postmenopausal women with a mean age of 50 significantly reduced the risk of the combined end point of …
Drug Class Linked to Worse Outcomes After Transplant – Doctors Lounge
Drug Class Linked to Worse Outcomes After TransplantDoctors LoungeFRIDAY, Oct. 12 (HealthDay News) — Kidney transplant patients who receive mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) inhibitors after transplant have a greater probability of death or transpl…
Britain's youngest heart transplant patient celebrates her 25 year anniversary
Kaylee Davidson-Olley made medical history when she had the transplant aged just four months at the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle.
Walmart expands employee healthcare to cover spine, transplant surgery – Drug Store News
WINA AM 1070Walmart expands employee healthcare to cover spine, transplant surgeryDrug Store NewsBENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart has launched a first-of-its-kind Centers of Excellence program that will offer its associates quality health care with no out…
Rare gift of love and life for Edwards
Former Otago Daily Times sports editor Brent Edwards received an unexpected gift this week – a new kidney. After five years and one month on dialysis, he now looks forward to the prospect of life without a machine. read more
Research and Markets: Liver Transplantation – Pipeline Review, H2 2012 – Business Wire (press release)
Research and Markets: Liver Transplantation – Pipeline Review, H2 2012Business Wire (press release)This report provides information on the therapeutic development for Liver Transplantation, complete with latest updates, and special features on late-sta…