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Watch: 66-year-old man receives pig kidney transplant

Massachusetts General Hospital have successfully completed its second xenotransplant of a genetically-edited pig kidney into a human.

The Independent UK

Breakthrough: Man Receives Pig Kidney Transplant, Leaves Dialysis

Discover the groundbreaking pig kidney transplant that offers hope for organ transplant patients.

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Sitting too much is a danger not even exercise can undo. Here are 5 tips to move more

Existing research has tied sedentary behavior to a slew of health problems in both children and adults, from obesity and poor sleep to cancer and Type 2 diabetes.

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Leading Mental Health Facilities in Massachusetts for Quality Care”

Finding the right mental health care can be a daunting task, especially when there are numerous options available. In Massachusetts, renowned for its rich history and vibrant culture, there also exists a strong network of mental health facilities ...

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Tampa General Hospital Prepares For Hurricane Milton

Tampa General Hospital's proactive measures and preparations for Hurricane Milton ensure safety and continuity of operations.

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Nobel Prize Awarded For Discovery Of Microrna In Medicine

Discover how Americans Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun's Nobel Prize-winning discovery of microRNA is revolutionizing gene regulation and disease treatment.

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Nobel Prize in medicine awarded to US duo Victor Ambros, Gary Ruvkun for discovery of microRNA

The Nobel Prize in Medicine was awarded to Americans Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for their groundbreaking discovery of microRNA, which plays a critical role in regulating gene activity. Their research, conducted at prestigious institutions like Harvard University and Massachusetts General Hospital, has provided fundamental insights into how organisms develop…

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Former 'General Hospital' Actor Sentenced For Felony DUI

Former 'General Hospital' actor Haley Pullos, 26, sentenced for felony DUI after causing a collision in Pasadena. Probation, jail, community service, and r...

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Former 'General Hospital' Actor Shot And Killed In LA

Former 'General Hospital' actor Johnny Wactor tragically killed in a shooting incident in Los Angeles. The entertainment community mourns his untimely passing.

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The first person to receive a genetically modified pig kidney transplant has died

Richard Slayman died almost two months after the historic procedure, the Boston hospital where he had the transplant said Saturday. At 62, he had the transplant to treat his end-stage kidney disease.

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US patient, 62, who had first ever pig kidney transplant dies two months after operation

Richard Slayman, from Weymouth, Massachusetts, was given the genetically modified pig kidney in March

Evening Standard

First Recipient Of Genetically Modified Pig Kidney Transplant Dies

62-year-old man, first to receive pig kidney transplant, passes away after 2 months. Procedure not directly linked to death. Xenotransplantation offers hop...

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First pig kidney in a human: Is this the future of transplants?

Could the successful transplant of a gene-edited pig kidney to a human spell the end of the organ shortage crisis?

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Blinken visits Israel amid tensions over Rafah invasion plan; DOJ sues Apple

Secretary of State Antony Blinken makes his sixth visit to Israel since the war in Gaza began. The DOJ is suing Apple, alleging the tech giant is abusing its power as a monopoly.

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Latin Times

US Surgeons Transplant Pig Kidney To Live Patient In World First

The four-hour operation was carried out on Saturday on a 62-year-old man suffering from end-stage kidney disease, Massachusetts General Hospital said.

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Pig kidney transplanted into human patient for 1st time ever

Doctors in Boston performed the first pig kidney transplant in a living patient.

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Breakthrough: First Pig Kidney Transplant Successful In Human Patient

Massachusetts General Hospital achieves milestone with successful pig kidney transplant, offering hope for organ transplant patients through xenotransplant...

International Business Times

US Surgeons Transplant Pig Kidney To Live Patient In World First

US surgeons have successfully transplanted a genetically modified pig kidney into a living patient for the first time, the hospital said Thursday, a procedure that could help address the chronic shortage of donor organs.

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WEKU

First human transplant of a genetically modified pig kidney performed

Surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital said they transplanted a genetically edited pig kidney into a living human for the first time. The 62-year-old recipient has end-stage kidney disease.

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In a pandemic milestone, the NIH ends guidance on COVID treatment

The National Institutes of Health is sunsetting its influential COVID-19 treatment guidelines, used by millions of doctors to guide care during the pandemic.

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Puberty blockers: what are they and what are the concerns about them?

As NHS England prepares to end routine provision for children with gender dysphoria, here’s all you need to know about them

Latin Times

Marijuana Use May Be Linked To Higher Risks of Cardiovascular Issues, New Study Finds

A new study from the Massachusetts General Hospital found higher risks of health issues the more frequently marijuana was used

The Independent UK

Study reveals genetic link between anorexia and being an early riser

People with the eating disorder often wake early and experience insomnia, the researchers found.

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Health & Fitness: Heated yoga could help treat depression

Those who participated in heated yoga sessions had significantly reduced depressive symptoms than those who did not in a randomised controlled clinical trial of people with moderate-to-severe depression, according to new research.

WEKU

AI could help doctors make better diagnoses

An artificial intelligence upgrade could be coming soon to a computer program called UpToDate that is used by more than 2 million health care professionals to make decisions about patients' care.

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