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Revolutionary Advances in Liver Transplantation: Machine Perfusion Techniques
A breakthrough in the field of liver transplantation has been made with the introduction of machine perfusion techniques. These innovative methods offer hope for addressing the shortage of liver grafts
LGBTQ+-Inclusive Palliative Care for Liver Transplant Patients
New research has highlighted the importance of integrating palliative care to improve healthcare outcomes for LGBTQ+ patients with serious and chronic illnesses. These communities have long faced discrimination and bias,
GREECE: First Patient in Greece to Receive Living Donor Liver Transplant, Discharged
A historic liver transplant operation took place in Greece, as a young woman became the first patient in the country to receive a liver from a living donor. Eleni Haimalaki,
Cruel British Mother Poisons Child, Prompting Life-Saving Liver Transplant
A UK woman has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for poisoning her own child, resulting in the need for a liver transplant. The Birmingham Crown Court found her
Successful liver transplant carried out in Greece using live donor
Laiko Hospital in Athens, Greece, celebrated a groundbreaking achievement as the first-ever successful liver transplant from a living donor took place. The donor was none other than the patient's own
Accurate and Unbiased Post-Liver Transplant Risk Prediction with Deep Learning
A new study published in the Journal of Biomedical Informatics has developed a deep learning algorithm to accurately predict the risk factors for patients post-liver transplantation. Led by Li and
Arizona Woman Faces $42K Bill After Weight Loss Surgery Complications Post-Liver Transplant
A woman in Arizona, Donna Lewis, was shocked when she received a $42,000 hospital bill for what was mistakenly categorized as "weight-loss surgery." Lewis had undergone a liver transplant in
Children’s Hospital LA Completes 500th Liver Transplant
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles has achieved a significant milestone by performing its 500th liver transplant, an accomplishment that only a few pediatric centers in the United States have reached. The
Dubai’s King’s College Hospital Performs Landmark First Liver Transplant
King's College Hospital London has achieved a significant medical milestone by performing the first successful liver transplantation in Dubai. The surgery was carried out on a 38-year-old woman who was
Bloodless live donor liver transplant performed by Pune hospital.
In a groundbreaking medical achievement, a hospital in Pune, India has successfully performed a live donor liver transplant without the need for a blood transfusion. The procedure, carried out at
Co-founder of Nebraska Medicine’s liver transplant program steps down
Nebraska Medicine's Liver Failure and Transplant Program bids farewell to one of its co-founders after nearly 40 years of dedication. Laurel Salonen, R.N., played a crucial role in establishing the