CHICAGO — Liver transplantation for unresectable colorectal cancer (CRC) liver metastases dramatically improves long-term survival rates, French researchers report. Five-year overall survival (OS) increased from 13% with standard chemotherapy to …
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BMC Surgery We invite submissions for our collection on “Liver Transplantation.” Liver transplantation is one of the most effective treatments for end-stage liver disease. Although it has developed rapidly in …
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Decatur mother overcomes adversity, recovers from severe liver disease | TOP STORIES
by Caryn Eisertby Caryn EisertDECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — WAND first met Kelly Springman in February 2024. The mother from Decatur had non-alcoholic cirrhosis and was in urgent need of a liver transplant. Springmann was …
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The great benefit of liver transplantation in ACLF
by News Sourceby News SourceMilan — Liver transplantation Interim clinical results from the large international CHANCE study showed that the drug improves survival in patients with acute onset of chronic liver failure (ACLF). Results …
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This woman needs a new liver. She has been fighting it for 27 years, but time is running out.
by Jenna Headby Jenna HeadJanet Hong, 56, is looking for a living donor for a liver transplant. The criteria for a suitable donor are good health, between the ages of 16 and 60, a …
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Q&A: Answering the “why” behind liver transplant inequities
by Katie Chenby Katie ChenPediatric liver transplant candidates are a highly vulnerable population. Although the number of pediatric liver transplants has increased over the past few years, there are still children who die each …
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Pediatric liver transplantation: timely diagnosis, broad expertise
by News Sourceby News SourceJune 20, 2024 Liver disease can affect children of all ages and has many negative consequences. Children who require a liver transplant can face many unique challenges and can benefit …
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Times Organ Donation Drive – Sign up as organ donor & save 8 lives
by News Sourceby News SourceEvery year, over 5,00000 Indians die waiting for organs. Sign up as an organ donor and save 8 live.
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Impact of hyperbilirubinemia on the accuracy of serial noninvasive hemoglobin measurements in liver transplant recipients
Study design and ethics This retrospective cohort study was approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB) of Seoul National University Hospital (approval number: 2209-100-1359). The IRB of Seoul National University …
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Texas hospital halts liver and kidney transplants after claims doctors denied patients organ transplants | US Healthcare
A prominent Houston hospital has shut down its liver and kidney transplant program after authorities said one of its doctors secretly manipulated records to deny some patients new livers. Memorial …