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
Uganda enacts law to stop stealing of human organs
The health minister said women have been reportedly duped into unnecessary surgeries.
Wed May 31 2023
Claims of human organ trade must be taken seriously - Health DG
To tighten clinical governance of organ transplant in this country, MOH has established a transplantation committee that regulates the organ donation programme among living donors.
Fri Apr 07 2023
Organ decay halted, cell function restored in pigs after death - Study
Researchers have found that decay of tissues after death can be halted and cell functions restored based on early experiments in pigs.
Thu Aug 04 2022
Scientists seek Covid protection boost for people with weakened immunity
Faced with very little data and fears that some of these patients could be particularly vulnerable to the virus, scientists are seeking to figure out how to best protect them.
Wed Jul 07 2021
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
First US penis transplant performed on 64-year-old man
The 15-hour surgery is only the third such known operation in the world.
Mon May 16 2016
Pig hearts may save human lives: researchers
One day, cardiac patients may enjoy a new lease on life with pig hearts beating in their chests, said researchers.
Wed Apr 06 2016
Private hospitals can do transplant surgery - Dr Subramaniam
As long as the hospitals have people with adequate qualification, accreditation and supporting team to do the surgeries effectively.
Sat Oct 17 2015