Transplant
-
Promising new heart valve developed
A new type of replacement heart valve could free patients from needing to take long-term medication, British developers say. Read more
-
Some kidney transplant recipients benefit from antiviral therapy
Antiviral therapy improves survival rates of kidney transplant patients infected with hepatitis B and C, French researchers reported last night. Read more
-
Genetic match critical in kidney transplant
Several genetic characteristics are important in donor-recipient compatibility in kidney transplants, Austrian researchers have found. Read more
-
Live birth from deceased donated uterus
A woman in Brazil has given birth to a live baby grown in a transplanted uterus from a deceased non-related woman, the first ever successful birth following this procedure, it was announced today. Read more
-
Wounded soldier gets transplant hope
A surgical team has successfully performed a full transplant of the penis and scrotum on a wounded soldier, it has been announced. Read more
-
Caesarean blood cell salvage questioned
Cell salvage during caesarean section may not lead to significant reduction in the use of donor blood transfusions, researchers have found. Read more
-
Blood pressure-heart valve disorder link
People diagnosed with hypertension early in life face an increased risk of developing mitral regurgitation, according to a new British study. Read more
-
Robot assistance for uterus transplants
Swedish surgeons have begun using robot-assisted procedures to perform uterus transplants, it has been announced. Read more
-
Donor silence blamed for transplant refusals
Hundreds of organ transplants are not taking place in the UK simply because relatives do not know the wishes of a deceased person, campaigners warned today. Read more
-
Success for child double hand transplant
A child who received a double hand transplant is now able to carry out a range of tasks, 18 months on, it was announced today. Read more