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Woman Dies After Receiving Pig Kidney Transplant And Heart Device

Lisa Pisano, a pioneer in pig kidney transplants, tragically passes away after complications. Efforts continue to address organ shortage.

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Second person to receive genetically modified pig kidney dies

Lisa Pisano was near death from kidney and heart failure when surgeons at NYU Langone Health performed the dramatic pair of surgeries in April

The Independent UK

US man gets kidney transplant while awake

Being able to transplant kidneys using only local anesthetic could shorten patients' hospital stays and make the procedure accessible to more people, doctors say.

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NBA Star Nate Robinson In Dire Need Of Kidney Transplant

Former NBA player Nate Robinson shares his battle with kidney failure, highlighting resilience and determination in the face of health challenges.

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Woman is back on dialysis after doctors remove transplanted pig kidney

Doctors say a woman who received a pig kidney transplant is back on dialysis after surgeons removed the gradually failing organ

The Independent UK

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First pig kidney transplant recipient dies two months after surgery

The Times of India

1st person to receive a pig kidney transplant has died

Rick Slayman was the first person in the world to receive this pioneering surgery in March 2024.

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First pig kidney transplant recipient dies two months after surgery

Richard Slayman, who became the first person to receive genetically modified pig kidney transplant has died at 62. Richard had undergone the transplantation in March this year.

The Times of India

The first person to receive a genetically modified pig kidney transplant has died

Richard Slayman died almost two months after the historic procedure, the Boston hospital where he had the transplant said Saturday. At 62, he had the transplant to treat his end-stage kidney disease.

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US patient, 62, who had first ever pig kidney transplant dies two months after operation

Richard Slayman, from Weymouth, Massachusetts, was given the genetically modified pig kidney in March

Evening Standard

First Recipient Of Genetically Modified Pig Kidney Transplant Dies

62-year-old man, first to receive pig kidney transplant, passes away after 2 months. Procedure not directly linked to death. Xenotransplantation offers hop...

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Houston Hospital Halts Liver And Kidney Transplant Programs

Houston hospital suspends liver and kidney transplant programs due to doctor's database manipulation, impacting patient care.

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First pig kidney in a human: Is this the future of transplants?

Could the successful transplant of a gene-edited pig kidney to a human spell the end of the organ shortage crisis?

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First Pig Kidney Transplant Patient Goes Home

Potentially good news for the nearly 100,000 Americans on the transplant waiting list.

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The Guardian - US

‘A new beginning’: US man who received pig kidney transplant returns home

Richard Slayman was discharged from Massachusetts hospital on Wednesday after pioneering surgery

The Times of India

World’s first living patient (62) who underwent pig kidney transplantation discharged from hospital

A few weeks before 62 year old Richard "Rick" Slayman of Weymouth who was battling end-stage kidney disease when underwent surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) where doctors transplanted a genetically-edited pig kidney into his body. The surgery took over four hours and was done on March 16. With this,…

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Pig kidney transplanted into human patient for 1st time ever

Doctors in Boston performed the first pig kidney transplant in a living patient.

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Breakthrough: First Pig Kidney Transplant Successful In Human Patient

Massachusetts General Hospital achieves milestone with successful pig kidney transplant, offering hope for organ transplant patients through xenotransplant...

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US patient receives modified pig kidney transplant in medical milestone

Surgeons at Massachusetts hospital called transplant a success, with the patient expected to be discharged soon

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AIIMS Delhi performs first dual kidney transplant of 78-year-old woman

The Department of Surgical Disciplines and Department of Nephrology of All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi in collaboration with ORBO performed the first dual kidney transplant of a 78-year-old lady on December 22, last year. Read further on Dynamite News.

The Times of India

World Kidney Day 2024: Managing high blood pressure and promoting kidney health

High blood pressure is a silent threat that affects more than 1.28 billion people worldwide, as reported by the World Health Organization in 2024. It often has no symptoms, yet it can silently harm vital organs, including the kidneys, which play a crucial role in maintaining blood pressure. Kidney disease…

The Times of India

Dialysis or a kidney transplant: Choosing between the two

The prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in India is increasing rapidly. CKD is a progressive disease but is silent in its earlier stages. Data from the CKD registry which tracks the different stages of CKD at presentation to nephrologists reveals that the majority of the patients with CKD get…

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Killer Mike expresses gratitude after Grammy arrest and son's surgery

Rapper Killer Mike opens up about his arrest at the Grammys, expressing gratitude for making it home in time for his son's kidney transplant surgery.

The Guardian - UK

Sir Roy Calne obituary

Pioneering British surgeon who carried out the world’s first liver, heart and lung transplant

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