Full circle moment On November 20, 1985, a dying newborn named Eddie Anguiano, later known to the world as “Baby Moses,” received the world’s first successful infant-to-infant heart transplant at …
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CureusAdvances and Challenges in 3D Bioprinting for Organ Transplantation: Bridging the Gap Between Research and Clinical ApplicationsThe global shortage of organs continues to remain a significant challenge in modern medicine, with the demand for organs greatly exceeding….1 day ago
by News Sourceby News SourceCureusAdvances and Challenges in 3D Bioprinting for Organ Transplantation: Bridging the Gap Between Research and Clinical ApplicationsThe global shortage of organs continues to remain a significant challenge in modern medicine, …
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Heart Transplantation
Five heart attacks later, power of modern medicine
by , USA TODAYby , USA TODAYFormer Vice President Dick Cheney has died Dick Cheney, the former vice president to George Bush, was one of the most powerful and controversial figures in American history. As many …
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Lung Transplantation
New study shows lung cancer surveillance in the United States misses most patients; Northwestern Medicine researchers urge universal age-based screening
by News Sourceby News SourceCarla and her kids Carla Tapia Carla Tapia, a mother of three from Beltsville, Md., was shocked to learn about her stage 4 lung cancer diagnosis …
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Kidney transplant patient from Chicago suburbs stuck in Jamaica without critical medicine after Hurricane Melissa
by Shardaa Grayby Shardaa GrayA woman from Chicago’s south suburbs, who is fighting for her life as she recovers from a kidney transplant, is trapped in Jamaica and has run out of critical medicine, …
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Lung Transplantation
Northwestern Medicine Canning Thoracic Institute performs Illinois’ first known robotic lung transplant, pioneering minimally invasive approach for select patients
by News Sourceby News SourceDr. Ankit Bharat at the robot console Advanced surgical benefits The robotic approach allows surgeons to work with unprecedented precision using 3D visualization while seated at …
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Liver Transplantation
Northwestern Medicine launches a clinical program to make liver transplants more accessible in patients with stage 4 colorectal cancer
by News Sourceby News SourceDr. Deech, Baalsei and Nadig from the clinic Chicago – March 18, 2025 – The lack and drawbacks of donor organs within the allocation system can create …
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Liver Transplantation
Liver Transplant Surgery: Chicago surgeons split their livers to save two lives in Northwestern Medicine. New Programs for Colorectal Cancer
by News Sourceby News SourceChicago (WLS) – A Northwest Medical Surgeon split his liver to save two lives. ABC7 Chicago is currently streaming 24/7. Click here to watch The surgery also brings new hope …
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Lung Transplantation
Northwest Medicine Performs the Most Lung Transplants in the US
by News Sourceby News SourceCancer treatment Successful patient outcomes due to lung freeze TADD Crosslin – Mansfield, Texas TADD Crosslin, Mansfield, Texas (located in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area), underwent a …
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Kidney Transplantation
Northwestern Medicine performs second awake kidney transplant surgery
by News Sourceby News SourceDr. Rohan shows Harry his new kidney His daughter, Trewaunda Stackhouse, 45, of Waukegan, Illinois, stepped up to donate one of her kidneys. Harry Stackhouse was happy …