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Organ Transplants News



Missing Gene Tied to Bone Marrow Transplant Problems
Mon Nov 23, 2009, 07:00
Variation can cause donated cells to attack recipient's tissue, study finds.
News Topics : Surgery: Misc, Organ Transplants, Genetics


Kidney Transplant, Sleep Disorder May Add Up to Trouble
Thu Nov 19, 2009, 17:00
Heart disease, stroke more likely for organ recipients with sleep apnea, study finds.
News Topics : Sleep Problems: Misc, Sleep Problems: Apnea, Organ Transplants, Obesity, Kidney Problems: Misc, Heart / Stroke-Related Problems: Stroke


Face Transplant Patient Can Smell, Taste, Breathe Normally
Tue Nov 17, 2009, 14:00
Nearly a year after groundbreaking surgery, gunshot victim continues to show improvement.
News Topics : Surgery: Misc, Organ Transplants, Organ Donation


Stem Cells May Offer Alternative to Lung Transplants
Fri Nov 06, 2009, 16:00
Novel protocol could provide new lung tissue for certain patients, researchers say.
News Topics : Stem Cells, Respiratory Problems: Misc, Research & Development, Organ Transplants, Cystic Fibrosis


Repairing Injured Lungs May Boost Organ Donations
Wed Oct 28, 2009, 14:00
Researchers also identify immune cells involved in tissue damage caused by smoking.
News Topics : Surgery: Misc, Respiratory Problems: Misc, Research & Development, Organ Transplants, Immune Disorders, Gene Therapy, Emphysema


Transplant May Treat Metabolic Disorders in Womb
Fri Oct 16, 2009, 16:00
Cord-blood stem cells given early in pregnancy might save infants most at risk, researchers say.
News Topics : Surgery: Misc, Stem Cells, Pregnancy, Organ Transplants, Infant / Child Care, Genetic Disorders, Birth


Heart Test Deemed OK Before Kidney Transplant
Thu Oct 15, 2009, 17:00
Coronary angiography does not harm kidneys and helps guide decisions, study finds.
News Topics : Organ Transplants, Kidney Problems: Misc, Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc, Heart / Stroke-Related: Coronary-Artery Disease


Transplant Patients Should Be Monitored for Ear Infection
Tue Oct 06, 2009, 14:00
Transplantation failure can result from symptomless otitis media, research finds.
News Topics : Surgery: Misc, Organ Transplants, Liver Disease: Misc, Liver, Infections: Misc, Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc, Ear Infections, Ear / Nose / Throat


Swine Flu Shots Safe for People With Weak Immune Systems: Experts
Fri Sep 18, 2009, 12:00
Another study outlines risks of catching H1N1 from various routes.
News Topics : Vaccines, Sexually Transmitted Diseases: AIDS/HIV, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Safety & Public Health, Organ Transplants, Infections: Misc, Immune Disorders, Flu


For Organ Donation, Intent and Reality Don't Align
Sat Sep 12, 2009, 09:00
Far more say they'll donate than do, leaving long waits for transplants.
News Topics : Organ Transplants, Organ Donation


Dopamine May Boost Odds of Transplant Success
Tue Sep 08, 2009, 16:00
Pretreating brain-dead donors yielded better results for recipients in study.
News Topics : Organ Transplants, Organ Donation, Kidney Problems: Misc


Valcyte Approved for Cytomegalovirus in Children
Mon Aug 31, 2009, 14:10
A leading cause of infection in transplant patients
News Topics : Parenting, Organ Transplants, Kids: Misc, Food & Drug Administration, Drug Approvals


Home Dialysis a Good Option for Kidney Disease Patients
Thu Aug 27, 2009, 09:00
Survival rates similar to those with deceased donor transplant organs, study shows.
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Organ Transplants, Organ Donation, Kidney Problems: Misc


Single Kidney Transplant From Young, Deceased Donors Works Well
Fri Aug 21, 2009, 09:00
Finding challenges notion that an adult must receive 2 kidneys from a child younger than 5.
News Topics : Organ Transplants, Organ Donation, Kids: Misc, Kidney Problems: Misc


Kidney Donor's Sex Could Affect Women's Outcomes
Thu Aug 13, 2009, 16:00
Transplant failure and death risks go up if organ comes from deceased man, study finds.
News Topics : Organ Transplants, Organ Donation, Kidney Problems: Misc


Hope for Damaged Heart Muscle
Mon Jul 20, 2009, 16:00
In lab study, re-engineered cells show promise for cardiac treatment.
News Topics : Stem Cells, Organ Transplants, Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc, Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack, Gene Therapy


U.S. Face Transplant Patient Is Reportedly Doing Fine
Wed Jul 15, 2009, 06:00
Review of woman's case finds improvements in speech, functioning and appearance.
News Topics : Surgery: Misc, Organ Transplants, Organ Donation


'Easter Island' Drug Adds Years to Mice
Wed Jul 08, 2009, 14:00
Prospects for extending human life remain unclear, researchers say.
News Topics : Organ Transplants, Nursing Homes / Elder Care, Drugs: Misc, Cancer: Misc, Angioplasty, Aging: Misc


Genetic Breakthrough Spells Hope for Lung Fibrosis Patients
Wed Jul 08, 2009, 12:00
Might help those with advanced disease buy time until transplant, study shows.
News Topics : Respiratory Problems: Misc, Organ Transplants, Gene Therapy


Almost Half of Those Over 60 Die While Waiting for Kidney Transplant
Thu Jun 18, 2009, 17:00
Study highlights need to get on list quickly, experts say
News Topics : Organ Transplants, Kidney Problems: Misc

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