Nicke Lege poses for a photograph with his son, Garin, and his wife, Arielle. Nick received lifesaving heart and liver transplants in November. Nick Lege has a second chance. After …
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Liver Transplantation
Fire fighter receives lifesaving liver transplant after fellow IAFF member steps forward
by News Sourceby News SourceFor Dan Carr, a fire fighter/EMT and trustee with Allegany County, MD Local 1715, the road to a lifesaving liver transplant began with a symptom that seemed harmless. “It started …
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Kidney Transplantation
UK Transplant Center celebrates another record year of life-saving transplants – Lane Report
by Mark Greenby Mark GreenIn 2025, more than 200 people received a life-saving transplant at UK HealthCare’s Transplant Center, including a record 80 liver recipients. Photo by UK HealthCare Brand Strategy. LEXINGTON, Ky. — …
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Lung Transplantation
CureusAnomalous Lobar Variations in Donor Lung: Challenges and Considerations in Lung TransplantationLung transplantation remains a life-saving procedure for patients with end-stage pulmonary disease. However, anatomical variations in the….1 day ago
by News Sourceby News SourceCureusAnomalous Lobar Variations in Donor Lung: Challenges and Considerations in Lung TransplantationLung transplantation remains a life-saving procedure for patients with end-stage pulmonary disease. However, anatomical variations in the….1 day ago …
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Liver Transplantation
UK Transplant Center celebrates another record year of life-saving transplants
by News Sourceby News SourceLEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 21, 2026) — The University of Kentucky Transplant Center performed 234 organ transplants in 2025, surpassing 2024’s record of 224 transplants. Nationally, the UK Transplant Center is in the …
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Lung Transplantation
Hayden football coach gets life-saving transplant the same day team wins championship
WINKLEMAN, AZ(AZFamily) — For years, Hayden High School volunteer football coach Armand Cruz showed up for his team despite battling chronic lung disease and relying on oxygen tanks. The same …
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Organ Donation
New England Donor Services Announces Record Number of Life-Saving Organ Transplants in 2025 | Region
WALTHAM, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jan 15, 2026– New England Donor Services (NEDS) today announced a record number of life-saving organ transplants last year from deceased organ donors in New England. In 2025, …
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What began as a desperate plea of hope has become a story of healing, progress and overwhelming gratitude for a Wake County family. Charlotte Akers was only a week old …
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Heart Transplantation
Beloved Waco mom gets life-saving heart transplant
by Julie Haysby Julie HaysWACO, Texas (KWTX) – A beloved Central Texas mom is recovering after receiving a life saving heart transplant following 84 days in ICU, and thanks to her progress Katie Russell, …
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Liver Transplantation
Valley Center mother, family hoping for life-saving liver transplant
by Jordan Tovarby Jordan TovarVALLEY CENTER, Kan. (KWCH) – A Valley Center mother is in need of a new liver, a situation made more challenging by medical complications. “They thought I was gonna die, …