Organ Donation News

Medindia's Press Release’ section provides the latest press release on Organ Donation from across the world for the global audience. This page links to 274 Organ Donation press releases.

SQI partners with Toronto's University Health Network on multiplexed testing to improve the success of organ transplantation

A multiplexed test could aid in doctors assessment of suitability of donor lungs for transplant Collaboration with Dr. Shaf Keshavjee at UHN's Toronto Lung Transplant Program , the largest lung transplant program in the world ...


Donor Network West Begins 2019 with a new CEO and a Record Number of Organ Donors

The increased organ donor numbers in Northern California and Nevada give hope to those who await organ transplants in the region. Janice Whaley's record of significant improvement in donation will help bring Donor Network West to the next level. ...

Broward Teen Who Receives New Heart for the Holidays Reunites With Heart Transplant Team

Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital reaches milestone with 50th pediatric heart transplant as teen gets second chance at life. HOLLYWOOD, Fla. , Dec. 18, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The holidays are extra special this year for a Broward ...

Mediaplanet Partners with the American Society of Transplantation, National Kidney Fund and more to Advocate for Organ Donation

The Gift of Life campaign found within USA TODAY and online, helps educate readers on transplantation. NEW YORK , Dec. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mediaplanet today announces the launch of this December's issue of "Transplants: The Gift ...

MyFace Plays Key Role In Second Successful Face Transplant At NYU Langone Health

NEW YORK , Nov. 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- myFace ( www.myface.org ), the nationally renowned non-profit organization that has helped thousands of children and adults with craniofacial differences, played an integral part in the care of Cameron ...

Tribute to Organ Donors and their Families on National Organ Donation Day

The iconic century-old Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Mumbai (CSTM) railway station, was illuminated in Bright Green on Monday and will also be lit up today, India’s National Organ Donation day, to highlight the cause of organ donation that is ...

National Kidney Registry Facilitates 3,000th KPD Transplant

The NKR announced the successful completion of their 3,000th paired exchange transplant, the most transplants facilitated by a single Kidney Paired Donation (KPD) registry. BABYLON, N.Y. , Nov. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National ...

Complex and Simultaneous Kidney-Pancreas Transplantation Performed at Sahyadri Hospital, Pune

PUNE, India , November 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Both organs transplanted one above the other Pune city's Sahyadri Hospital recently conducted an extremely complex and critical simultaneous kidney-pancreas transplantation at ...

Hansa Medical Reports Positive Final Top Line Results from Two Phase 2 Studies of Imlifidase for Kidney Transplantation

- Imlifidase meets all primary and secondary endpoints in both studies LUND, Sweden , Sept. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Hansa Medical AB (NASDAQ Stockholm: HMED), the leading biopharma company focusing on inhibition of immunoglobulin G ...

Shady Grove Fertility Launches New Egg Donation Centers in Florida, Georgia, and Virginia

Shady Grove Fertility's new locations in Tampa, FL; Atlanta, GA; Fredericksburg, VA; and Richmond, VA make it possible for more women to give the gift of life through egg donation. ROCKVILLE, Md. , Sept. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --  ...

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World’s First Pig Kidney Transplant Patient Dies Two Months After Surgery

World’s First Pig Kidney Transplant Patient Dies Two Months After Surgery

Richard "Rick" Slayman became the first person to undergo a genetically modified pig kidney transplant. However, two months post-surgery, Slayman succumbed, raising questions about the viability and safety of xenotransplantation procedures ...

Revolutionizing Organ Preservation to Meet Transplant Demand

Revolutionizing Organ Preservation to Meet Transplant Demand

Enhancements in organ preservation may alleviate the scarcity of hearts for transplantation, as over 5,000 hearts are transplanted annually worldwide, yet the demand far exceeds...

Two Kidneys, One Chance: India's First Dual Kidney Transplant

Two Kidneys, One Chance: India's First Dual Kidney Transplant

In a significant medical breakthrough, AIIMS Delhi recently accomplished its inaugural dual kidney transplant, presenting a beacon of hope for numerous individuals awaiting kidney transplants across India. This pioneering procedure, where ...

Smiles and Second Chances: Marathon for Oral Health & Organ Donation

Smiles and Second Chances: Marathon for Oral Health & Organ Donation

Highlights: Kids Dash, organized by Mohan Foundation to promote organ donation awareness Over 300 children and parents participated, championing a noble cause of organ ...

Kids Dash for Organ Donation: Promoting Life and Hope

Kids Dash for Organ Donation: Promoting Life and Hope

Highlights: Children and parents unite for organ donation awareness Inspiring stories of transplant recipients spark hope and gratitude Community support from sponsors amplifies the ...

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