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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.

Bolton Legend's £10m NHS Transplant Battle Exposed

Former Bolton striker Ivan Klasnic launches landmark legal action against the NHS after receiving infected kidney transplant that nearly ended his life. Exclusive details of his medical negligence claim.

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.

Fish Skin Grafts & Pig Hearts: NHS Medical Breakthrough

Groundbreaking medical procedures using fish skin for burns and genetically modified pig hearts are transforming patient care in British hospitals, offering new hope where conventional treatments fall short.

CDC Alert: Deadly Bacteria Causes Severe Infections in US

The CDC has issued a nationwide alert after a rare and potentially fatal bacteria, Neisseria meningitidis, was found to cause serious bloodstream and joint infections in the US. Learn about the symptoms and risks.

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

Deadly Flesh-Eating Bacteria Warning in Louisiana

Health authorities in Louisiana have confirmed the presence of the deadly Vibrio vulnificus bacteria in local waters, linked to five fatalities. Experts warn of severe risks from consuming raw shellfish and exposing wounds to warm seawater.

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.

Putin & Xi's 'Hot Mic' Organ Claim: Fact Check

A bombshell 'hot mic' moment between Putin and Xi Jinping alleging Western organ harvesting from Ukraine is sparking international outrage. We investigate the explosive claims, the Kremlin's denial, and the potential impact on global diplomacy.

Daughter loses 10 stone to save mum with kidney

A devoted daughter from the UK undergoes a staggering weight loss transformation, losing over 10 stone to become her mother's life-saving kidney donor in a moving story of family love and determination.

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