NHS transplant patient's agony over years-long wait
Exclusive: NHS transplant patient reveals heartbreaking wait as private patients receive organs faster. The shocking reality of Britain's transplant system exposed.
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Alabama cheerleader killed after becoming organ donor
In a heartbreaking turn of events, 18-year-old Kimberley 'Kimber' Mills was shot and killed in Alabama just days after registering as an organ donor, leaving her family devastated and a community in mourning.
John Bishop's emotional kidney transplant story revealed
Comedian John Bishop reveals the extraordinary story behind his kidney transplant and announces a special charity show to thank NHS heroes.
British woman murdered in Thailand organ harvesting scam
A young British woman's dream modelling opportunity in Thailand turned into a horrific nightmare when she was murdered by organ harvesters in a sophisticated international trafficking scheme that has shocked authorities.
NFL Star's Life-Saving Kidney Transplant from Teammate
Former New York Jets centre Nick Mangold receives life-saving kidney transplant from childhood friend and ex-teammate, highlighting extraordinary bond and raising organ donation awareness.
Turkish Organ Harvest Scandal: Dad 'Was Still Alive'
A British man alleges Turkish medical staff attempted to harvest his father's organs before he was clinically dead, sparking an international medical ethics scandal and Foreign Office investigation.
NFL Star's Kidney Donation Sacrifice for Jets Colleague
Former New York Jets centre Nick Mangold reveals his extraordinary act of donating a kidney to save a fellow team staff member, showcasing remarkable sportsmanship beyond the field.
UK man becomes world's longest surviving heart-lung patient
Bert Janssen's extraordinary 33-year survival after pioneering transplant surgery offers new hope for patients and transforms medical understanding of organ longevity.
UK man becomes world's longest-surviving heart-lung transplant
Bertrand Piquet makes medical history after celebrating 34 years with transplanted heart and lungs, becoming the world's longest-surviving patient of this rare procedure.
Woman becomes UK's longest surviving heart-lung transplant patient
Katie Mitchell celebrates 33 years after groundbreaking transplant, becoming Britain's longest surviving heart-lung recipient and inspiring hope for transplant patients nationwide.
Selena Gomez's kidney donor reveals wedding snub
Francia Raisa, who donated her kidney to Selena Gomez in 2017, opens up about not being invited to the singer's wedding with Benny Blanco, exposing a dramatic rift in their once-close friendship.
Big Brother Star's 48-Hour Death Prognosis After Sepsis
Former Big Brother contestant Simone Reed reveals her terrifying near-death experience after a routine surgery led to sepsis and multiple organ failure in this exclusive health battle story.
Three patients die after infected organ transplants
Exclusive investigation reveals shocking NHS safety failures as three transplant patients die after receiving organs from donor with rare, undetected infection, prompting urgent review of screening procedures.
Pig Liver Filters Human Blood in Medical Breakthrough
Chinese scientists achieve revolutionary medical breakthrough as modified pig liver sustains brain-dead human body for 72 hours, potentially solving organ transplant shortages
Pig liver successfully filters human blood in transplant trial
Revolutionary xenotransplantation procedure offers new hope for thousands on organ waiting lists as scientists achieve unprecedented success with genetically engineered pig liver supporting human patient.
Pig liver successfully connected to human in transplant first
In a world-first medical breakthrough, surgeons have successfully attached a genetically modified pig liver to a human patient, potentially revolutionising organ transplantation and tackling donor shortages.
UK scientists pioneer pig organ transplants for humans
Groundbreaking research from UK scientists could transform organ transplantation using genetically modified pigs, offering hope to thousands on waiting lists.
Greenwich man's organ donation saves four lives
Ben England's selfless decision to become an organ donor created an extraordinary legacy, transforming four lives through transplants after his sudden passing. The Greenwich man's story highlights the life-saving power of donor registration.
NHS cornea transplant crisis: Urgent donor plea
The NHS faces a critical shortage of cornea donors, putting thousands of Britons' eyesight at risk. Discover why transplant rates have plummeted and how you could help save someone's vision.
Selena Gomez's Kidney Donor Reveals Friendship Fallout
Francia Raisa opens up about the devastating aftermath of donating her kidney to Selena Gomez, revealing their friendship fracture and the emotional toll of her lifesaving gesture.
Selena Gomez's Kidney Donor Reveals Friendship Fallout
Francia Raisa opens up about the heartbreaking rift with Selena Gomez years after donating her kidney, sharing emotional details about their fractured friendship.
Selena Gomez's kidney donor breaks silence on wedding snub
Selena Gomez's kidney donor Francia Raisa speaks out for the first time about not being invited to the singer's wedding, revealing the emotional fallout from their fractured friendship.
Teen dies after babysitting job in Birmingham
A Birmingham family is demanding answers after their 17-year-old daughter died from catastrophic organ failure following what appeared to be a routine babysitting job, with doctors suspecting chemical poisoning.
Toxic drop causes organ failure and permanent disability
Shocking medical case reveals how a minuscule amount of toxic liquid triggered severe organ failure and permanent disability in a British man, with doctors warning of hidden dangers in everyday substances.
Fatigue a key warning sign for liver failure, NHS says
Medical experts reveal that persistent and debilitating tiredness may be a key indicator of advanced liver disease, urging earlier diagnosis to save lives and reduce transplant needs.
Human Organs Grown in Pigs in UK Medical Breakthrough
British-led research pioneers a revolutionary method of growing personalised organs inside pigs, offering hope for an end to transplant waiting lists and custom-made body parts.
Teen's organs save four lives after tragic cardiac arrest
In an extraordinary act of selflessness, 17-year-old Kieran McDade's organs saved four strangers after he tragically collapsed and died from an undiagnosed heart condition. His family's courageous decision in the face of unimaginable grief has given other
Robert Redford's Tragic Family Health Battles Revealed
Hollywood legend Robert Redford's life away from the camera has been marked by profound personal loss, including the devastating childhood cancer battle of his son, James.
Surgeon: Organ Donor Was Alive During Harvesting Attempt
A leading transplant surgeon has ignited a medical ethics firestorm by alleging a Missouri hospital attempted to harvest organs from a patient who was not legally dead. The bombshell claim raises grave concerns over donor protocols and patient safety.
FDA Approves Pig Organ Transplants for Human Trials
Groundbreaking FDA approval paves way for UK clinical trials using genetically modified pig organs for human transplantation, offering hope to thousands on NHS waiting lists.
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