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Livers have the potential to function for more than 100 years
Research findings about a unique group of transplanted livers could help raise the age of potential donors, thus expanding the donor pool.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 18, 2022


For the first time, a human liver was treated in a machine and then successfully transplanted
The machine mimics the human body as accurately as possible, in order to provide ideal conditions for the human livers.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 2, 2022


Universal blood type organs created in groundbreaking procedure
Researchers have proven that it’s possible to convert the blood type of an organ, creating a universal organ that would avoid rejection.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 1, 2022


Canada hospitals use drones to carry lungs for transplant
In the dark of night, a drone takes off from a Toronto hospital rooftop, the hum of its rotors barely audible over the bustling cars.
Joshua Shavit
Oct 28, 2021


Surgeons have successfully tested a pig’s kidney in a human patient
The test, in a brain-dead patient, was very short but represents a milestone in the long quest to use animal organs in human transplants.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 21, 2021


Medical Marvel: Icelandic man recovers from double arm and shoulder transplant
An Icelandic man who got the world's first double shoulder and arm transplant is recovering well after the operation
Joseph Shavit
Jul 23, 2021
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