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Behind the story of the decades-long journey of xenotransplantation
In this episode of The Story Behind the AP Story, we hear from Lauran Neergaard and Shelby Lum, who have been following the ...
Could Food Allergies Be Reversed? These Immune Cells May Hold the Key
New research zeroes in on a unique group of immune cells that could transform how we treat—and possibly prevent—severe food ...
How To Reduce Inflammation In The Body Using Simple Lifestyle Changes, According To Experts
Sugar, salt, and processed foods might be hard to avoid, but they can play a role in inflammation. High levels of sugar can ...
This super common condition causes up to a third of all dementia cases — and treating it can delay onset
Dementia affects more than 6 million Americans and accounts for more than 100,000 deaths each year, with a startling NYU ...
Doctors remove pig kidney from Alabama woman after record 130 days: ‘A lot was learned’
An Alabama woman who lived with a pig kidney for a record 130 days had the organ removed after her body began rejecting it ...
Doctors Explain How You Should Really Be Treating Your Seasonal Allergies
In terms of over-the-counter options, nasal steroids are the most effective single treatment for moderate to severe seasonal ...
Transplanted pig kidney removed after functioning in living patient for more than four months
A genetically engineered pig kidney helped Towana Looney enjoy 130 days without the need for dialysis before the organ was ...
After amputation, losing more of her leg was the only way to help her walk again
White's revision surgery, performed by Ayalon, went smoothly. White spent several months afterward using a wheelchair and ...
Doctors Remove Pig Kidney From US Woman 130 Days After Her Body Started Rejecting It
A US woman who lived with a pig kidney for 130 days had the organ removed after her body began rejecting it and is back on dialysis, doctors have announced. Towana Looney from Alabama is recovering ...
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New York hospitals’ tax breaks exceed how much they spend on community benefits
City hospitals topped the list of institutions that underspent on community benefits, according to the Lown Institute's report. NYU Langone spent an annual average of $93 million less on community ...
Pig Kidney Removed After Historic Transplant in Alabama Woman
TUESDAY, April 15, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Doctors have removed a genetically modified pig's kidney from an Alabama woman after her body rejected the organ, NYU Langone Health reported.