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- Health Highlights: Aug. 5, 2020
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- Health Highlights: Aug. 4, 2020
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Organs
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Kidney Transplant Patients at High Risk of Fatal COVID-19: Study
Because people who receive a donor kidney are often on immune-suppressing medications, they’re at extremely high...
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Are Immune-Compromised Kids at Greater Risk From COVID-19?
One of the few bright spots in the COVID-19 pandemic has been the perception that children...
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Are Doctors Discarding ‘Injured’ Kidneys That Might Be Used for Transplant?
Many of the donor kidneys that are discarded each year in the United States could instead...
More Organs News
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Kratom May Cause Liver Damage: StudyThe popular herbal supplement kratom may cause liver damage, researchers warn. Kratom is widely...
- Posted November 8, 2019
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Could Profit Be a Factor in Kidney Transplant Decisions?In a finding that suggests money may sometimes guide whether someone gets a new...
- Posted September 17, 2019
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New Moms Can Save a Life By Donating Cord BloodPregnant women should keep in mind that donating their umbilical cord blood could save...
- Posted August 5, 2019
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Roundup Linked to Human Liver Damage: StudyThe popular weed killer Roundup might be linked to liver disease, a new study...
- Posted May 24, 2019
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For One Woman, Popular Red Yeast Supplement Brought on Liver DamageShe thought red yeast supplements would be a natural way to lower her cholesterol....
- Posted March 26, 2019
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Big Gains Against Hep C Possible With Big InvestmentMillions of hepatitis C cases and related deaths could be prevented, but it will...
- Posted January 29, 2019
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Liver Transplants Tied to Alcohol Use Doubled Since 2002The percentage of U.S. liver transplant recipients with alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD) doubled over...
- Posted January 23, 2019
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FDA Warns Companies on Dangerous, Unapproved Stem Cell TreatmentsAfter infections tied to unapproved stem cell treatments sent 12 people to hospital this...
- Posted December 21, 2018
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World’s First Baby Born From Deceased Donor’s Transplanted UterusThe world’s first baby born to a woman who had a uterus transplant from...
- Posted December 5, 2018
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Opioid Crisis, Suicides Driving Decline in U.S. Life Expectancy: CDCLife expectancy in the United States has now declined for three years in a...
- Posted November 29, 2018
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Health Tip: Help Fight Fatty Liver DiseaseFatty liver disease occurs when fat deposits build up in the liver, the organ...
- Posted November 20, 2018
