Washington — The risk of people who volunteer to donate kidneys dying during surgery is even lower than doctors have long thought, researchers reported Wednesday. The...
When Steven Munari's son, Jalen, was born, Munari knew he would one day donate his organs to help save him. The day before Jalen was born,...
Boston — The first recipient of a genetically engineered pig kidney transplant has died nearly two months after undergoing the procedure, his family and the hospital...
Besides organ rejection, one of the most common transplant complications is infection. Physicians must strike a balance when prescribing immunosuppressants. Too low a dose may cause...
Durham, North Carolina — Most transplanted hearts come from brain-dead donors, but new research shows that another approach could be equally successful, increasing the number of...
Editor’s Note: For the latest news and guidance on COVID-19, see Medscape’s article. Coronavirus Resource Center. A new study warns against using donor hearts infected with...
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