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Organs
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COVID-19 Has Taken a Toll on Organ Donation
Transplants of organs from dead donors haven’t slowed during the coronavirus pandemic, but living donor transplants...
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Hearts From Obese Donors Still Safe: Study
Hearts donated by severely obese donors aren’t more risky for recipients than hearts from people who...
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New Approach Allows Safe Transplant of Kidneys Tainted by Hepatitis C
New hepatitis C medications are allowing people to receive a kidney transplant from a deceased donor...
More Organs News
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Kidney Transplant Patients at High Risk of Fatal COVID-19: StudyBecause people who receive a donor kidney are often on immune-suppressing medications, they’re at...
- Posted May 5, 2020
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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...
- Posted April 21, 2020
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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...
- Posted January 16, 2020
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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
