Nigerian Nollywood veteran actor, Amaechi Muonagor, has passed away, local media have reported. Earlier this week, a video surfaced online showing Muonagor ... Show more
US surgeons transplanted pig kidney into patient for the first time, hospital says
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Quick Glance: Historic Transplant: Human Receives Genetically Modified Pig Kidney
- Surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston perform the groundbreaking transplant of a genetically modified pig kidney into a living human.
- A 62-year-old man from Weymouth, Massachusetts, suffering from end-stage kidney disease, received the organ in a successful four-hour procedure.
- The hope is that this transplant approach will offer a lifeline to millions of patients worldwide who are suffering from kidney failure.
- Despite advancements in using animal organs in transplantation, concerns exist regarding ethical considerations and disease transmission.
Amaechi Muonagor: Nigerian Nollywood legend begs for help with kidney transplant: A social media video showing Amaechi Muonagor only able to utter a few words ...
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Swansea man saves best friend's life by donating kidney: When Steven Smith's kidneys began to fail, his best friend Kael stepped in to save his life.
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Surgeons successfully completed the first pig kidney transplant into a living human this week. With more than 90,000 Americans waiting for a kidney donation ... Show more
There are currently around 8,400 people in Germany waiting for a new heart, liver, kidney or other organs. The new online registry should make more organ ...
Transplant of pig kidney into a human marks medical milestone: In a historic first, a kidney from a genetically modified pig was successfully transplanted into a ...
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2 deaths, 100 hospitalisations in Japan supplement scare: A Japanese drugmaker recalled the over-the-counter tablets following kidney complaints from customers.
straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/2-deaths-100-hospitalisations-in-japan-supplement-scare
Quick Glance: Two Deaths, 100 Hospitalisations in Japan Supplement Scare
- Two deaths and over 100 hospitalisations in Japan have been linked to dietary supplements intended to lower cholesterol.
- Japanese government is investigating after the recall of over-the-counter tablets by Kobayashi Pharmaceutical due to kidney complaints.
- Affected products include various health tablets, a rose-coloured sparkling sake, salad dressing, bread, and miso paste used in traditional dishes.
- The Health Minister urged the company to provide information promptly and instructed local authorities to collect data on health damage nationwide.
Japan pulls red mould supplement pill linked to deaths and hospitalisations: Kobayashi company recalls brands with ‘benikoji’ ingredient after kidney complaints ...
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Here’s BMW’s electric replacement for the X3—production starts in 2025: BMW has developed an all-new EV platform with better efficiency and more tech.
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Map reveals why people across the world are selling their kidneys: Kidney selling has become a ‘global phenomenon’, as people are parting with theirs to buy ...
metro.co.uk/2024/03/27/people-selling-kidneys-buy-motorbikes-phones-20542482/
0ver 100 food products preemptively recalled following red yeast rice case - Focus Taiwan
focustaiwan.tw/society/202403270018
Excess protein may endanger heart, kidney, others – Cardiologist: Specialists have warned that eating excess protein for a prolonged period can place a burden on ...
punchng.com/excess-protein-may-endanger-heart-kidney-others-cardiologist/
2 Japanese sake products with red yeast rice recalled over potential kidney health risks
straitstimes.com/singapore/japanese-sake-recalled-over-potential-kidney-health-risks
Klaus Islitzer (59) from Fußach got his life back thanks to a donor kidney.
Link to the article: www.vol.at/organspende-ich-bin-einfach-nur-glucklich-und-dankbar/8648485
Sunderland hospital to teach international kidney specialists: The hospital is one of only 17 International Society of Nephrology training centres in the world.
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Study finds poverty is the main reason people sell a kidney: A systematic review of 35 years of global medical literature finds a spectrum of reasons why people ...
medicalxpress.com/news/2024-03-poverty-main-people-kidney.html
InnovationRx: Base Editing Pioneer Nicole Gaudelli Joins GV: Plus: eGenesis, the startup behind the first pig-human kidney transplant, is targeting hearts and ...
forbes.com/sites/katiejennings/2024/03/27/innovationrx-base-editing-pioneer-nicole-gaudelli-joins-gv/
Brit hiker gored by a yak when climbing near Mount Everest: A British woman was attacked by a yak which stuck its horn through her leg while on a charity hike in ...
metro.co.uk/2024/03/25/brit-hiker-gored-a-yak-climbing-near-mount-everest-20525893/
Health supplements recalled as 26 hospitalised in Japan: TOKYO: A Japanese drugmaker said on Monday (Mar 25) that 26 people had been hospitalised in relation to ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/japan-health-supplements-recalled-kobayashi-pharmaceutical-kidney-problems-beni-koji-4219971
Japan’s Kobayashi Pharma Set to Tumble on Supplement Pill Recall: Shares of Japanese drugmaker Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co. were set to fall by the daily limit ...
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How a New Kids on the Block concert helped a fan find a kidney donor: The Blockheads stay united. Donnie Wahlberg discusses how a fan who needed a kidney found ...
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40 years dialysis patient - A life (long) at the machine: Angelika Heinl is the joy of life personified. The petite 62-year-old from Pullenreuth in Upper ...
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Residents over 40 in Scarborough, Whitby and Bridlington invited to free blood pressure check
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Here's a wRap of last night's biggest news in the Philippines and around the world:
- Arnie Teves arrested in Timor-Leste- Ramon Ang wants you to stop talking ... Show more
Taiwan to order recall of Japanese sake due to potential health risks - Focus Taiwan
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If you're experiencing kidney pain, it's important to seek treatment right away to reduce your risk of developing long-lasting kidney damage ... Show more
Quick Glance: Causes and Treatment of Kidney Pain
- Treatment for kidney pain varies depending on the underlying cause. For example, antibiotics may be prescribed for kidney pain due to an infection, while treatment for removal may be necessary if kidney pain is due to stones.
- Various tools are available to determine the cause, including urinalysis and imaging tests such as ultrasound or a CT scan.
- If kidney pain persists, seeking medical help is advised. It is recommended to drink plenty of water, apply heat, and consider taking pain relievers to alleviate discomfort.
- In general, water is the most beneficial for the kidneys. Drinks high in sugar can contribute to diabetes, while those with excessive salt or caffeine can lead to dehydration, potentially causing kidney damage over time.
U.S. to Push For Gaza Cease-Fire, Apple Gets Sued and More: Plus, don’t mess with Elvis.
nytimes.com/2024/03/22/podcasts/us-to-push-for-gaza-cease-fire-apple-gets-sued-and-more.html
Bonn: Sister donates a kidney in the UKB: Ten years ago, Swetlana Neumann received a donor kidney from her sister. This brought the two of them together ...
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Japan drug maker recalling supplements after reports of kidney, other health damage - The Mainichi
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The Audi Q6 fright: world premiere - SUV BMW Vision New Class X makes its debut: The fact that BMW wants to launch a modern platform for electric drives with the ...
n-tv.de/auto/Weltpremiere-SUV-BMW-Vision-Neue-Klasse-X-macht-an-article24818756.html
Ticket to Lalu Prasad’s daughter: RJD attacks BJP over ‘kidney’ remark: RJD national spokesperson Subodh Kumar Mehta said: “Despite becoming deputy CM ...
indianexpress.com/article/india/ticket-to-lalu-prasads-daughter-rjd-attacks-bjp-over-kidney-remark-9229521/
How to Manage Anxiety and Depression When You Have Kidney Cancer: Support groups and meeting with a therapist can help people cope with a kidney cancer diagnosis ...
time.com/6959592/kidney-cancer-anxiety-depression/
Do you like the new kidney grille of the BMW VISION NEUE KLASSE X which pays hommage to the original Neue Klasse design? #bmwix3 #neueklasse #bmwnation #bmwclub #bimmer #carswithoutlimits
First therapeutic xenotransplantation of a kidney in the USA, Chinese implant pig liver
aerzteblatt.de/nachrichten/150182/Erste-therapeutische-Xenotransplantation-einer-Niere-in-den-USA-Chinesen-implantieren-Schweineleber
"Milestone" for seriously ill patients: Doctors transplant pig kidneys for the first time
n-tv.de/wissen/Arzte-transplantieren-erstmals-Schweineniere-article24822050.html
Ill Bedford patients travelling 50 miles for kidney treatment: Calls are being made for a renal unit, which was shut due to water treatment issues, to reopen.
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Hero dad steps up to offer Paisley hospital worker gift of good health: Louise Cooper's kidney function had plummeted to four per cent when her dad David ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/in-your-area/renfrewshire/hero-dad-steps-up-offer-32398888
Advances in chronic kidney disease: The last quarter century has seen significant advances in slowing the rate of progression of kidney failure ...
thenassauguardian.com/lifestyles/advances-in-chronic-kidney-disease/article_0936a300-e57e-11ee-84ed-3be1a341eee6.html
If I give away a kidney, will it make me a better person?: Could one extravagant pro-social act lead to me finally doing all the other ones I promised to do?
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/mar/18/if-i-give-away-a-kidney-will-it-make-me-a-better-person
Want to save a life with a kidney? NC laws offer slim protection for living organ donors
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Passing on hearts, lungs and kidneys: five myths about organ donation - and what's really true
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Kidney patients offered ‘risky’ technique, BBC told: Clinicians at a hospital in Portsmouth have championed a dialysis practice that is not recommended.
bbc.com/news/health-68473985
An official Cult of the Lamb comic was funded in just 6 minutes, and I'm getting serious FOMO from the limited-time donator bonuses
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Bengaluru-based CA duped by fraudsters after he tried to sell his kidney online : A 46-year-old Chartered Accountant (CA), based in the Bengaluru city of ...
wionews.com/india-news/bengaluru-based-ca-got-duped-by-fraudsters-when-he-tried-to-sell-his-kidney-online-699276
Cambridge mum who gave son kidney says pain was worth it: William was on dialysis before mum Alice gave him on of her kidneys and is now thriving, she says.
bbc.com/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-68557213
Reminder this World Kidney Day, it is important to take care of the health of your kidneys.
Here are some ways how:
Organ Harvesters Who Stole Hundreds of Human Kidneys Get Busted By Police [Horror IRL]
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Raising awareness Thursday is World Kidney Day - Tageblatt.lu: Tageblatt.lu: Current news
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Thiazides in high pressure and edema therapy: In many guidelines, thiazide diuretics are among the first-line medications for arterial hypertension ...
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Kidney Transplant: Surgery, Purpose, Procedure & Recovery: Health & Wellness Podcast
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10 health conditions you may develop if you leave your blood pressure unchecked: Hypertension, if left untreated can lead to several problems. Be on the lookout ...
healthshots.com/preventive-care/self-care/complications-of-high-blood-pressure/
Michael McIntyre health update as he returns to The Wheel after hospital surgery: Comedian Michael McIntyre is back on screens for The Wheel following his rush ...
mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/michael-mcintyres-health-what-know-32286508
3.80cr have kidney diseases in country: Even though there are an estimated 3.8 crore people with kidney diseases in the country, the awareness on how to prevent ...
thedailystar.net/health/disease/news/380cr-have-kidney-diseases-country-3563016
Michael McIntyre rushed to hospital for surgery as he cancels gig at last minute: Comedian Michael McIntyre was due to perform at the Mayflower Theatre in ...
mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/michael-mcintyre-rushed-hospital-surgery-32264497
Teacher’s life took a poetic twist after kidney failure: A retired teacher who received a transplanted kidney from his wife has launched a poetry book as a ...
lincsonline.co.uk/surrounding-area/teacher-s-life-took-a-poetic-twist-after-kidney-failure-9355745/
Michael McIntyre speaks out on future of shows after emergency surgery: BBC standup and presenter McIntyre has been given the all-clear following his recent ...
chroniclelive.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/bbcs-michael-mcintyre-speaks-out-28771413
A kidney between strangers: Donation gives new life to Greater Victoria donor and recipient
timescolonist.com/local-news/a-kidney-between-strangers-donation-gives-new-life-to-greater-victoria-donor-and-recipient-8414085
Michael McIntyre forced to cancel second comedy gig as he has medical procedure: Michael McIntyre has been forced to cancel a second date on his Magnificent ...
chroniclelive.co.uk/news/uk-news/michael-mcintyre-forced-cancel-second-28748003
Symptoms of kidney stones as Michael McIntyre rushed to hospital: The comedian has had to cancel a number of appearances
walesonline.co.uk/news/health/symptoms-kidney-stones-michael-mcintyre-28749466
The UK's favourite savoury pie is steak and ale, poll reveals: Cheese and onion, kidney and pork pies also made the cut - and Brits say a side of mash and gravy ...
walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/favourite-pie-savoury-food-flavour-28740868
'I was adopted as a child - I just discovered my wife is my biological sister': The family were dealt a shocking blow after the husband was tested to see if he ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/i-adopted-child-just-discovered-32285419
We reveal bbcgoodfood.com users' most popular pie for British Pie Week 2024: From steak and kidney to classic apple, pies are a comfort-food staple for many ...
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Meet the girl band with a new record deal 36 years after they split: Zenana, whose members are now in their sixties, are experiencing a career revival after ...
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'I'm adopted and I've discovered my wife is biological sister after simple test': A man was left horrified when test results came back saying the unimaginable - ...
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Read more: www.thedailystar.net/opinion/editorial/news/kidney-diseases-taking-growing-toll-3559141 Investing more in kidney treatment, encouraging organ donations vital.
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Guy Alexandre, Transplant Surgeon Who Redefined Death, Dies at 89: His willingness to remove kidneys from brain-dead patients increased the organs’ viability ...
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World Transplant Winter Games: Kidney donor mum and son compete: Just living a normal life was the biggest hope, now Alex will take on the world on the slopes.
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