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NewsInfected MA transplant kills one patient, sickens another
Two patients received kidneys infected with a difficult-to-detect virus after agreeing to accept organs from a high-risk donor, authorities at Boston hospitals said this week. A 70-year-old woman has Read more...
| Press ReleasesRegion’s First Double Hand Transplant Patient Continues Therapy, Monitoring at Jewish Hospital Despite SetbacksPatient hopes to be home for the holidays LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Despite recent setbacks, Dr. Richard “Rich” Edwards, the nation’s third double hand transplant recipient, continues to Read more >> Double Hand Transplant Recipient See Hands for First Time at Jewish HospitalLOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Dr. Richard “Rich” Edwards got a look at his new hands for the first time today when all the bandages were removed so doctors could evaluate how the hands are Read more >> Georgia Kidney Community Applauds Georgia House of Representatives for Passing Legislation to Expand Coverage for Life-Sav“Medigap” legislation receives broad support from lawmakers; recognized as patient-centric bill to provide greater access to healthcare coverage for Georgia’s disabled ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Read more >> |
