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Tue, 9 Jun 2026 00:28:40 GMT http://www.medindia.net/news/rare-quadruple-organ-transplant-saves-cystic-fibrosis-survivor-223492-1.htm A Chicago woman became only the bsixth person in the United States to receive a quadruple organ transplant involving medlinklungs/medlink, medlinkliver/medlink, ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/rare-quadruple-organ-transplant-saves-cystic-fibrosis-survivor-223492-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/innovative-double-lung-transplant-offers-new-hope-for-lung-cancer-patients-223376-1.htm A rare and innovative double-lung transplant has given new hope to a woman with bterminal lung cancer and severe lung disease, highlighting how lung ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/innovative-double-lung-transplant-offers-new-hope-for-lung-cancer-patients-223376-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/pediatric-heart-transplant-paradox-more-survivors-fewer-donor-hearts-223199-1.htm How can we bridge the gap between life-saving medical breakthroughs and the global heart organ shortage? While innovations like bmedlinkventricular ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/pediatric-heart-transplant-paradox-more-survivors-fewer-donor-hearts-223199-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/how-a-life-saving-kidney-transplant-propelled-a-student-to-98-exam-success-223122-1.htm Dhanush M Poojary, a 17-year-old student from Bengaluru, has achieved an extraordinary feat by scoring 589 out of 600 marks in his 2026 II PUC exams. ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/how-a-life-saving-kidney-transplant-propelled-a-student-to-98-exam-success-223122-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/is-a-drug-free-life-possible-after-a-liver-transplant-223109-1.htm Clinician-scientists at UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh have successfully bwithdrawn all immunosuppressant medications from multiple liver transplant ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/is-a-drug-free-life-possible-after-a-liver-transplant-223109-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/can-a-lab-grown-satellite-liver-replace-the-need-for-a-transplant-223108-1.htm When medlinkliver disease/medlink reaches its end stage, the damage is so extensive that even the liver's remarkable ability to regenerate can no longer keep up.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/can-a-lab-grown-satellite-liver-replace-the-need-for-a-transplant-223108-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/organ-preservation-beyond-31-hours-the-new-era-of-liver-transplant-222976-1.htm Prolonged bhypothermic machine perfusion (cold pumping)/b, a new organ preservation method, is safe and effective for daytime medlinkliver transplants/medlink.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/organ-preservation-beyond-31-hours-the-new-era-of-liver-transplant-222976-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/revolutionizing-xenotransplants-mussel-protein-adhesive-as-a-game-changer-222651-1.htm A breakthrough bmussel-derived adhesive can prevent organ rejection in medlinkxenotransplants/medlink/b. The innovative 'bimmune-shield/b' ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/revolutionizing-xenotransplants-mussel-protein-adhesive-as-a-game-changer-222651-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/machine-learning-tool-predicts-post-transplant-complications-222465-1.htm 'bBIOPREVENT,' a powerful machine learning tool revolutionizes medlinktransplant care/medlink by predicting post-transplant immune attack and mortality ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/machine-learning-tool-predicts-post-transplant-complications-222465-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/almost-famous-actress-bijou-phillips-seeks-living-kidney-donor-222417-1.htm bActress and model Bijou Phillips/b, the daughter of The Mamas (and) The Papas musician John Phillips and South African singer-actress Genevieve Waite, ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/almost-famous-actress-bijou-phillips-seeks-living-kidney-donor-222417-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/youngest-organ-donor-in-kerala-turns-tragedy-into-hope-222410-1.htm In a deeply moving act of compassion, a b10-month-old baby from Kerala/b has become the bstate's youngest organ donor,/b giving new life to multiple ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/youngest-organ-donor-in-kerala-turns-tragedy-into-hope-222410-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/us-blood-supply-drops-35-red-cross-issues-urgent-call-222350-1.htm The bAmerican Red Cross/b has declared a severe national blood shortage, warning that the bnation's blood supply has dropped by approximately 35% ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/us-blood-supply-drops-35-red-cross-issues-urgent-call-222350-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/rapper-christopher-reid-speaks-out-after-heart-transplant-222347-1.htm bChristopher "Kid" Reid /b - the 61-year-old rapper and actor best known as one half of the biconic hip-hop/b duo Kid 'N Play - has revealed for ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/rapper-christopher-reid-speaks-out-after-heart-transplant-222347-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/artificial-lung-system-acts-as-a-bridge-to-lung-transplant-222315-1.htm The bmedlinktotal artificial lung/medlink (TAL)/b system is a medical first, acting as an efficient bbridge to medlinklung transplant/medlink ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/artificial-lung-system-acts-as-a-bridge-to-lung-transplant-222315-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/brain-donation-from-24-year-old-dementia-patient-offers-hope-222070-1.htm bFrontotemporal dementia claimed the life of a 24-year-old man/b over Christmas, and his family hopes his final gift will help uncover more about the condition (!--ref1--).]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/brain-donation-from-24-year-old-dementia-patient-offers-hope-222070-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/genetic-clue-explains-lung-transplant-rejection-risk-221814-1.htm Roughly bone third of lung transplant recipients/b carry a genetic variant that increases their likelihood of developing bchronic lung allograft ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/genetic-clue-explains-lung-transplant-rejection-risk-221814-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/new-stem-cell-transplant-rule-young-donor-means-longer-life-221786-1.htm bSuccessful allogenic stem cell transplantation (allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation or allo-HSCT) banks on donor's age/b, according ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/new-stem-cell-transplant-rule-young-donor-means-longer-life-221786-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/listen-to-parent-child-disparity-for-better-liver-transplant-care-221660-1.htm Beyond clinical medical tests, bthe disagreements between parent and child view on quality of life (QoL) are the best assessor after the pediatric medlinkliver transplant/medlink/b.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/listen-to-parent-child-disparity-for-better-liver-transplant-care-221660-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/why-default-consent-is-creating-a-deficit-in-organ-donors-221442-1.htm Recent research on organ supply and organ donation (on analyzing 24 countries from 2000 to 2023) revealed that bthe opt-out policies in medlinkorgan ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/why-default-consent-is-creating-a-deficit-in-organ-donors-221442-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/universal-kidney-could-end-blood-type-barriers-221341-1.htm bHighlights:/bul class="group-list punch-points" liEnzymes convert donor kidneys into a neutral "type O" form/li liEarly human model showed ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/universal-kidney-could-end-blood-type-barriers-221341-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/cell-free-dna-monitoring-makes-pregnancy-possible-after-heart-transplant-221305-1.htm After a medlinkheart transplant/medlink, medlinkpregnancy/medlink was thought to be too risky; however, progress in medicine is redefining the lines.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/cell-free-dna-monitoring-makes-pregnancy-possible-after-heart-transplant-221305-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/pig-liver-saves-human-life-for-171-days-in-a-world-first-surgery-221246-1.htm bHighlights:/bul class="group-list punch-points" liWorld's first peer-reviewed pig liver transplant in a human/li liPatient lived 171 days ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/pig-liver-saves-human-life-for-171-days-in-a-world-first-surgery-221246-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/why-organ-donation-still-struggles-in-india-221178-1.htm From the mythical act of selflessness to the ultimate aid of giving life through medlinkorgan donation/medlink, donating has always had a strong cultural ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/why-organ-donation-still-struggles-in-india-221178-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/prof-chandwanis-film-on-organ-donation-wins-national-award-221100-1.htm bHighlights:/bul class="group-list punch-points" liProf. Rajesh Chandwani honored by the President of India at the 71st National Film Awards/li liDocumentary ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/prof-chandwanis-film-on-organ-donation-wins-national-award-221100-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/historic-pig-to-human-lung-transplant-achieved-220885-1.htm Transplantation success is highest with autografts (self-transplants). Human-to-human transplants show lower success rates, and xenografts (transplants ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/historic-pig-to-human-lung-transplant-achieved-220885-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/why-minority-organ-donors-are-needed-now-more-than-ever-220855-1.htm Organ donation represents a profound gesture of kindness and empathy. It has the potential to save lives, restore health, and bring hope to individuals facing severe medical conditions.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/why-minority-organ-donors-are-needed-now-more-than-ever-220855-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/india-achieves-milestone-with-record-breaking-organ-transplants-in-2024-220631-1.htm At the 15th Indian Organ Donation Day celebration, Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda hailed organ donors as "silent heroes" who give the gift of life through their selfless acts.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/india-achieves-milestone-with-record-breaking-organ-transplants-in-2024-220631-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/super-fast-kidney-transplant-in-just-9-days-gives-new-life-220102-1.htm For the first time in the history of the transplant programme, held at FIMS Hospital, Coimbatore, a 44-year-old patient, Vivek, received two kidneys, ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/super-fast-kidney-transplant-in-just-9-days-gives-new-life-220102-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/pig-hearts-could-save-infant-lives-while-waiting-for-transplants-219729-1.htm bGenetically engineered medlinkpig hearts/medlink/b can potentially serve as a temporary blife-saving support for critically ill infants/b ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/pig-hearts-could-save-infant-lives-while-waiting-for-transplants-219729-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/can-heart-transplants-span-continents-machine-perfusion-makes-it-possible-219717-1.htm Donor hearts in places like Australia, where metropolitan areas are separated by vast distances, often went unused due to the bdifficulty of transporting/b ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/can-heart-transplants-span-continents-machine-perfusion-makes-it-possible-219717-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/tacrolimus-beats-cyclosporine-in-preventing-lung-transplant-complications-219659-1.htm The use of twice-daily immediate-release btacrolimus/b in lung transplant recipients is associated with blower rates of chronic lung allograft dysfunction/b ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/tacrolimus-beats-cyclosporine-in-preventing-lung-transplant-complications-219659-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/kidney-transplants-save-lives-but-smarter-matching-saves-more-219636-1.htm Around 100,000 people in the U.S. are waiting for kidney transplants at any given time, but only about one-fifth receive a new kidney annually, with many dying before they do.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/kidney-transplants-save-lives-but-smarter-matching-saves-more-219636-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/kidney-donors-face-higher-risk-of-gestational-hypertension-219383-1.htm bHighlights:/bul class="group-list punch-points" libKidney donors/b have a /b2.4 times higher risk/b of gestational hypertension/li lib11% ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/kidney-donors-face-higher-risk-of-gestational-hypertension-219383-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/tough-battle-of-keeping-organs-alive-219246-1.htm Every moment matters when saving organs for transplant. Cold storage helps, but only for a short time. Scientists are working on better ways, like machine ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/tough-battle-of-keeping-organs-alive-219246-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/mp-govt-to-confer-state-honor-for-organ-donors-boosting-awareness-and-support-218949-1.htm Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced that individuals who pledge to donate their organs before death will be accorded state honors during their last rites.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/mp-govt-to-confer-state-honor-for-organ-donors-boosting-awareness-and-support-218949-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/longer-wait-longer-life-women-face-delays-but-outlive-men-after-lung-transplants-218559-1.htm Women face longer waits and fewer opportunities for medlinklung transplants/medlink, according to a new study. The findings of the study are published ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/longer-wait-longer-life-women-face-delays-but-outlive-men-after-lung-transplants-218559-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/living-biobanks-standardizing-the-future-of-organoid-research-218542-1.htm medlinkOrganoids/medlink, often called "living biobanks," are miniature, lab-grown replicas of organs derived from stem cells. They mimic the structure ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/living-biobanks-standardizing-the-future-of-organoid-research-218542-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/experts-set-new-standards-for-body-donation-218384-1.htm A recent report highlighted best practices and standards for medlinkhuman body/medlink donation programs throughout the U.S. These programs accept ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/experts-set-new-standards-for-body-donation-218384-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/a-new-bkpyv-replication-model-could-help-prevent-kidney-transplant-failures-218244-1.htm BK polyomavirus (BKPyV) is a leading cause of kidney transplant failure, and there are currently no effective treatments available. Research conducted ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/a-new-bkpyv-replication-model-could-help-prevent-kidney-transplant-failures-218244-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/new-ai-model-enhances-organoid-development-218212-1.htm Lab-grown tissues that mimic organ function and structure show promising results in personalized transplants and precise insights into medical drugs. Researchers ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/new-ai-model-enhances-organoid-development-218212-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/new-risk-score-predicts-heart-attack-risk-in-kidney-transplant-patients-217993-1.htm Researchers have developed an innovative risk score known as Intermountain Risk Score (IMRS) that accurately predicts the likelihood of major cardiac ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/new-risk-score-predicts-heart-attack-risk-in-kidney-transplant-patients-217993-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/impact-of-microvascular-inflammation-on-kidney-transplant-rejection-217733-1.htm A recent study has identified new rejection factors in kidney transplantation that could lead to more accurate patient risk assessment after surgery (!--ref1--).]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/impact-of-microvascular-inflammation-on-kidney-transplant-rejection-217733-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/bridging-organ-donation-gap-a-heartfelt-story-217689-1.htm Shailendra Singh, a 48-year-old man was found unconscious at his home on 17th October. He was rushed to HCMCT Manipal Hospital, Dwarka. After taking ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/bridging-organ-donation-gap-a-heartfelt-story-217689-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/ai-in-organ-transplants-a-global-initiative-217561-1.htm bHighlights:/bul class="group-list punch-points" liCoventry University, UHCW NHS Trust, and MOHAN Foundation collaborate to promote organ donation ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/ai-in-organ-transplants-a-global-initiative-217561-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/fight-against-organ-rejection-whats-next-217493-1.htm medlinkOrgan transplantation/medlink represents a significant medical breakthrough, but one of the most significant challenges remains the body's immune system rejecting the transplanted organ.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/fight-against-organ-rejection-whats-next-217493-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/heart-in-a-box-a-breakthrough-in-heart-transplantation-216975-1.htm bHighlights:/bul class="group-list punch-points" liHeart-in-a-box reduces primary graft dysfunction from 28% to 11%/li liAllows longer transportation ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/heart-in-a-box-a-breakthrough-in-heart-transplantation-216975-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/organ-donation-a-spiritual-act-requiring-conscious-effort-216867-1.htm Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar called medlinkorgan donation/medlink (!--ref1--) "a spiritual act and the highest moral expression of human nature," ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/organ-donation-a-spiritual-act-requiring-conscious-effort-216867-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/a-new-lease-on-life-uterus-transplants-bring-hope-to-infertility-216846-1.htm medlinkUterine transplants/medlink (!--ref1--), though relatively new, have shown promising results. Since the first procedure in 2011, over 100 transplants have been performed globally.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/a-new-lease-on-life-uterus-transplants-bring-hope-to-infertility-216846-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/making-heart-transplants-safer-with-antibodies-216808-1.htm Transplanted hearts functioned longer in mice when the recipients who received the organs were administered with the novel antibody treatment before the surgery.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/making-heart-transplants-safer-with-antibodies-216808-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/toxoplasma-positive-kidney-donors-no-longer-shunned-relief-for-transplant-patients-216788-1.htm The availability of medlinkdonor kidneys/medlink can be enhanced! This is the outcome of a recent investigation conducted by UC Davis Health. Transplant ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/toxoplasma-positive-kidney-donors-no-longer-shunned-relief-for-transplant-patients-216788-1.htm