A recent photo of TJ Hoover (left) with his sister Donna Lawler. In October 2021, Mr. Huber was declared dead and was on the verge of having his organs removed …
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Heart Transplantation
Antibody treatment before surgery may prevent heart transplant rejection
by Science Blogby Science BlogIn mice, an approach that blocks inflammation extends organ survival from about a week to more than two months A new study by scientists at Cincinnati Children's Hospital shows there …
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When they come here. Five news stories about your health tonight. We are desperately looking for organ donors. There are more than 4,000 names on the waiting list here in …
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Gift of Life Michigan staff walk us through the organ donation process, from the hospital referral to laboratory testing to surgery and …
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A 28-year-old Chicago man is conscious as he undergoes organ transplant surgery, with doctors showing him his kidney on the operating table.
by News Sourceby News SourceJohn Nicholas, 28, is one of a select few patients to undergo a kidney transplant while fully conscious. While he was on the operating table, doctors talked to him throughout …
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Kidney Transplantation
Harry Sun, MD, FACS, Appointed Chief of Transplant Surgery at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
by News Sourceby News SourceThe Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (CBMC) Department of Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation has announced the promotion of Harry Sun, MD, FACS, to Chief of Transplant Surgery. Dr. Sun joined the …
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Liver Transplantation
Liver transplantation is a promising option for patients with liver metastases from colorectal cancer – Advances in Gastrointestinal Surgery, Oncology, and Transplantation
by News Sourceby News SourceNew tools to monitor recurrence An essential new tool being incorporated into this process is a test called a liquid biopsy, which differs from a tissue biopsy in that it …
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Kidney Transplantation
Lakewood Ranch man endures kidney transplant surgery
by Jay Heaterby Jay HeaterJust before midnight on March 24, a quiet, boring, peaceful evening was transformed into an excited frenzy at the Lakewood Ranch waterside home of Robert and Kathy Lempert. They were …
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Heart Transplantation
Super Sammy returns after two years of heart surgery
by Trey Brownby Trey BrownRIVERSIDE, Ohio (WDTN) — A little boy known as “Super Sammy” is playing the game he loves. Two years ago, Sammy Jones had a heart transplant. Now he's dodging defenders …
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The heart wants what the heart wants…no matter whose chest it beats in. A recent study found an additional correlation between organ transplant surgery and personality changes. In a study …