Here is the story of a young man who was a binge drinker, who had been one since the age of 11 when his parents divorced. He had developed a cirrhotic liver, scarring caused by the toxins of alcohol. While Gary...
Methodist University Hospital has confirmed tonight that Apple CEO Steve Jobs had a liver transplant at the hospital. James D. Eason, M.D from the hospital released a statement: "“I am pleased to confirm...
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You gave us the Apple and the Ipod and the Iphone and Pixar and your brain and your strength and your vision and you help make our world brighter every day. Thank you! Reports: Apple CEO Steve Jobs had liver transplant By CANDICE CHOI, AP Business Writer - Sun Jun 21, 2009...
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An Oxford University stem cell expert, Professor Sir Richard Gardner, has suggested using the "kidneys and livers from aborted foetuses" to be given to patients in need of a kidney transplant or liver transplant. " Kidneys and livers from aborted foetuses could be...
A resourceful Australian surgeon used a ping-pong ball to perform a successful liver transplant. In a move that sounds like something from an old episode of MacGyver, Dr. Albert Shun placed a ping-pong inside...
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"Here is an example of privatization of medical services Alberta style. An Alberta company is helping patients with failing kidneys buy new ones from live Pakistani donors, sparking a debate about the ethics of trafficking in human body parts."
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