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A breakthrough cell therapy cut the death rate in half for patients with advanced liver disease, offering hope beyond transplants. After four years, 70% of patients treated were alive without needing a transplant, compared to just 40% who received standard care.
Doctors in China successfully transplanted two pig kidneys and a liver into a person for the first time, marking a major step forward in solving the global organ shortage crisis. The genetically modified organs functioned for nearly five days with no immediate rejection.
A new treatment using specially prepared immune cells has helped people with cirrhosis avoid liver transplants and live longer. The infusions of modified macrophages mark a potential breakthrough for the 2 million Americans living with this life-threatening liver disease.
A Georgia firefighter endured nearly a year of wrong treatment before finding the right diagnosis at City of Hope Cancer Center Atlanta. Now he's thriving and teaching fellow first responders about cancer risks and the power of second opinions.
A groundbreaking treatment used stem cells to grow new heart muscle for people with failing hearts, strengthening their ability to pump blood. The patches offer new hope for patients waiting for transplants or left ventricular assist devices.
A young great horned owl survived being encased in concrete and received a groundbreaking feather transplant to fly again. After seven months of innovative care, he soared back into the Utah sky.
Stanford Hospital is letting patients weigh in on new AI tools before they go live, turning everyday people into health tech advisors. One caregiver who helped his wife through a heart transplant is now shaping the future of medical AI.
When "Off Campus" star Belmont Cameli couldn't donate a kidney to his sick friend, he found another way to help. His choice to donate to a stranger sparked a 14-person transplant chain that saved seven lives.
A 34-year-old teacher dependent on dialysis twice weekly just survived a high-risk heart valve replacement that doctors said was essential before she could receive a kidney transplant. The complex surgery in Vijayawada shows how far medical teams can push boundaries to save lives once thought too fragile for major operations.
A young great horned owl trapped in a concrete mixer has returned to the wild after a Utah sanctuary performed its first-ever feather transplant surgery. The 90-minute procedure restored the owl's silent flight, a survival skill it needs to hunt.
Former Wales rugby player Rhys Thomas literally held his own heart in his hands after a transplant saved his life with just two weeks to spare. After 12 years waiting and a brave move to South Africa, he finally got the call that changed everything.
A Dallas biotech company has successfully grown baby chicks in transparent 3D-printed artificial eggs, marking a breakthrough that could help resurrect extinct bird species like the dodo. The technology also shows promise for advancing organ transplant research and understanding how life develops.
When Payton Herres couldn't access life-saving medication despite insurance approval, she turned to Facebook in desperation. What happened next shows how communities rally when systems fall short.
A new stem cell transplant developed at Johns Hopkins has cured sickle cell disease in 95% of patients, using half-matched donors like parents or siblings. The breakthrough means nearly every sickle cell patient can now access a cure that also preserves fertility.
A New York woman gave her younger brother the ultimate birthday gift when she donated her kidney to him on February 2nd. The successful transplant has given Troy Rowe a second chance at life after being diagnosed with end-stage kidney disease.
Former Ghanaian MP Kojo Adu Asare defied six years of dialysis and near-death moments to receive a life-saving kidney transplant. His story is sparking urgent conversations about affordable kidney care across Ghana.
Researchers successfully transplanted photosynthetic parts from spinach into mouse eyes, creating the first mammal cells that can turn light into energy. This breakthrough could lead to new treatments for eye diseases and other conditions.
Researchers found why severely damaged livers stop healing even after patients quit drinking, opening the door to new treatments beyond transplants. The discovery could help thousands avoid liver failure.
A new program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham is giving hope to colorectal cancer patients who were once out of options. Liver transplants can now boost five-year survival from 10 percent to as high as 80 percent for carefully selected patients.
Sahara Romero stayed alive for weeks on an artificial heart-lung machine while waiting for a transplant that saved her life. Her recovery shows how far medical technology has come in giving critically ill patients a second chance.
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