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Lung transplant patients to trial ‘early-warning’ skin patches
The Telegraph via Yahoo News· 3 weeks agoCurrently lung transplant rejection is monitored through tests of lung function, blood tests, X-rays...
Tiny implant may detect rejection of organ transplant early
United Press International via Yahoo News· 8 months agoAn experimental implant now in testing could one day help organ recipients find some peace of mind,...
Double lung transplants successfully treat late-stage lung cancer, in a first with new technique
ABC News via Yahoo News· 1 year agoA new double lung transplant technique was successful for two patients with lung cancer,...
One month after experimental pig heart transplant, doctors say they see no signs of rejection or...
CNN via Yahoo News· 6 months agoOne month after an experimental procedure to transplant the heart of a genetically modified pig into...
Biometric implant monitors transplant patients for organ rejection
Engadget· 8 months agoResearchers at Northwestern University developed an implant that can continuously monitor an organ’s...
First man to receive a transplanted pig heart died of heart failure, not rejection
NBC Universal via AOL· 2 years agoThe first man to receive a transplanted pig heart died of heart failure due to several factors, not...
Arm skin patch system could warn of organ rejection
BBC via Yahoo News· 3 weeks agoSome people having a lung transplant on the NHS will receive a skin patch graft from their donor too as a way of spotting organ rejection sooner....
“I don’t want to die yet”: Woman receives life-saving 3rd double lung transplant at Duke Hospital
WJZY via Yahoo News· 2 months agoDURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) – A life-saving surgery at Duke Hospital is giving a young woman a chance she...
Organ transplant milestone: As US crosses 1 million mark, advances offer hope for millions more
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 2 years agoRichard Herrick, 23, was facing certain death in 1954 when his identical twin, Ronald, agreed to...
Season to Share: After a double-lung transplant, Maria Sanchez needs life-saving medications
Palm Beach Daily News via Yahoo News· 5 months agoPalm Beach Post's Season to Share charity nominee Maria Sanchez: After double-lung transplant, she’s...