Charlotte Woodward was born with congenital heart disease and as a child she underwent four open heart surgeries. “Everyone thought my fourth was going to be my last,” Woodward, 33, …
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Heart Transplantation
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Scottish Pollard celebrates one year after undergoing a life-saving surgery. I am receiving a new mind. Now he wants to educate people about organ donation. INDIANAPOLIS – Former Indiana Pacers …
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Dialysis
People with poor communication from city officials will irritate Weirton dialysis and affect patient care
Weirton, W. Va. – Weirton dialysis is facing serious challenges due to Weirton's ongoing water situation, making it difficult to provide the care it needs to patients. On December 20th, …
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“Organ donation gives people a second chance at life” #organdonation #donate #health
by News Sourceby News SourceTiffany Baskerville is the daughter and niece of transplant recipients. She says you too can save the life of someone in need.
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Liver Transplantation
HHS issues final rule expanding access to kidney and liver transplants for people with HIV
by News Sourceby News SourceThe Department of Health and Human Services announced on November 26th, final rule Expands access to kidney and liver transplants for people living with HIV by removing clinical research requirements. …
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OSU Professor Wexner completed 20 kidney transplants in two days. Unusual surgical chain saves 10 people
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio State University Medical Center recently conducted a rare 20-person living kidney donor transplant chain, completing 20 surgeries in two days. announced by the university. It …
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Image credit: © PomPam – Stock.adobe.com New methodological data demonstrate the frequency, incidence, and prevalence of skin cancer in heart transplant recipients.1 Skin cancers, including squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and …
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1. Among patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) who receive a kidney transplant from a deceased donor, kidneys from HIV-infected donors are less likely to be infected with HIV …
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Kidney Transplantation
Kidney transplants among people with HIV infection have been shown to be safe and effective
by News Sourceby News SourceIFor people with HIV who need a kidney transplant, receiving an organ from a donor who is also HIV-positive is as safe and effective as getting one from a donor …
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Kidney Transplantation
Kidney transplants between HIV-infected people and recipients are safe
by News Sourceby News Sourcemedia advisory Wednesday, October 16, 2024 The NIH-funded study provides evidence regarding transplantation practices that are currently limited to research settings. A U.S. multicenter observational study found that kidney transplants …