kidney transplantation
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An Experimental Antibody Could Someday Make Organ Transplants Less of a Hassle
A lab-made antibody could one day make organ transplants less of an ordeal, recent research suggests. In experiments with nonhuman primates, the antibody appeared to be safe and effective at preventing the rejection of transplanted kidneys and pancreatic cells. Scientists hope that this treatment could reduce or even eliminate the need for lifelong anti-rejection drugs…
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A UK Man’s Double Hand Transplant Is a World First
48-year-old Steven Gallagher is thought to be the first person to get a double hand transplant to help with his scleroderma.