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Up in the air: Brazilian firefighters make unusual trip to salvage organ transplant
When it comes to organ transplants, every second counts.
Thu Sep 28 2023
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Nigerian senator guilty of trafficking man to UK to provide a kidney
The senator, his wife and Nigerian doctor were convicted in a British court of conspiring to exploit the man from Lagos.
Thu Mar 23 2023
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US surgeons successfully test pig kidney transplant in human patient
Medical products developed from the pigs would still require specific FDA approval before being used in humans.
Wed Oct 20 2021
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Selena Gomez reveals kidney transplant
The pop star reveals that the donor is her longtime friend Francia Raisa, a fellow actress.
Thu Sep 14 2017
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Waiting period for kidney transplants in Malaysia five to 10 years - Foundation
Kidney failure patients nationwide need to wait for an agonising five to 10 years before they can undergo organ transplant.
Thu Feb 16 2017
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'Unforgettable' singer Natalie Cole dies at 65
The Grammy-winning singer, who had longstanding health issues including complications from a kidney transplant, died on New Year's Eve at a Los Angeles hospital.
Sat Jan 02 2016
Barca say Abidal faces kidney check-up
Barcelona defender and French international Eric Abidal will be hospitalised for up to four days for checks on his kidney transplant, the Spanish club said Wednesday.
Wed Jan 23 2013