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The liver transplant program at Shands at the University of Florida is up and running again after being voluntarily shut down after the departure of key surgeons last August.
Dad rescues 'brain dead' son from doctors wishing to harvest his organs – boy … – Lifesite
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Liver Transplant Program at Shands Reactivated
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The liver transplant program at Shands at the University of Florida is up and running again after being voluntarily shut down after the departure of key surgeons last August.
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