World's First Xenotransplantation Research FacilityArirang NewsLast week, the Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology celebrated the opening of the world's first dedicated xenotransplantion research facility. The 6000 square me…
Stem Cell Operation Attempts To Heal Corneal Blindness
Connie K. Ho for RedOrbit.com Scottish specialists were recently able to transplant stem cells into the eyes of two corneal blindness patients in an attempt to restore their sight. Doctors will be able to know the effects of the procedure within a few …
Stems Cells May Lower Infection Risk in Transplant Recipients – Renal and Urology News
Stems Cells May Lower Infection Risk in Transplant RecipientsRenal and Urology NewsThe use of mesenchymal stem cells derived from bone marrow instead of antibody induction may result in a lower incidence of acute rejection in adults receiving related-d…
Heart failure Sudbury OAP in 20-minute wait – Suffolk Free Press
Heart failure Sudbury OAP in 20-minute waitSuffolk Free PressShe had, in fact, suffered heart failure. Mrs Gilks, of Cross Street, Sudbury, said she first called 999 at about 1pm, explaining that the elderly parishioner was choking. “I spoke to the a…
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TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – The director of the organ transplant society announced recently that about 18,000 patients are waiting for organ transplant in the country.
Burlington filmmaker meets the man who saved his life in kidney swap
Three men involved in Hamilton's first and only four-way kidney transplant finally meet.
Blood donation changed laws of a country: Judge – The Hindu
The HinduBlood donation changed laws of a country: JudgeThe Hindu“Not many know,” he told the gathering, “that blood donation changed the laws of a country.” A book written by Richard Titmuss (1907 – 1973), a pioneering British social researc…
Two Patients Get Eye Stem Cells Transplanted To Restore Sight
Two people have had stem cells transplanted into their eyes as part of a clinical trial to restore their sight.
'Really the luckiest person': Man marks 25th year after heart transplant
Watching his daughter grow up. Helping her compete in sports. Guiding her down the aisle on her wedding day. Alan Coon wasn't sure he would be able to experience these milestones of life after receiving his first heart transplant May 24, 1987, at P…
Lions Club host donor registration buddy day – Midland Daily News
Lions Club host donor registration buddy dayMidland Daily NewsThe goal of Buddy Day is to increase awareness of organ donation. Michigan Organ Donor Registry brochures were given to people who came to the Secretary of State's office. People were to…