Lab-grown blood stem cells breakthrough in leukaemia fight
Groundbreaking Cambridge research successfully creates blood stem cells in laboratory, offering new hope for leukaemia treatments and bone marrow transplants
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Lab-grown blood cells breakthrough transforms leukaemia treatment
Cambridge researchers develop groundbreaking method to grow blood stem cells in laboratory, potentially transforming leukaemia treatment and ending donor dependency for transplants.
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.
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
Ex-Premier League Star's Kidney Transplant Nightmare
Exclusive interview reveals how former Premier League footballer underwent two kidney transplants and battled painkiller addiction after his playing career ended.
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.
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.
Rafael Nadal's Hair Transformation Sparks Viral Reaction
Tennis superstar Rafael Nadal has sent fans into a spin with his dramatically changed appearance, as viral photos reveal what appears to be a successful hair transformation procedure.
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.
Nova festival survivor reveals playing dead to escape Hamas
A young woman's miraculous escape from the Hamas massacre at the Nova music festival reveals how she survived by pretending to be dead while militants executed fellow revellers around her.
Urgent NHS appeal for O negative blood donors
NHS Blood and Transplant issues emergency call for O negative donors as supplies reach dangerously low levels, threatening medical treatments across the UK.
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.
Gogglebox star's emotional hair transplant revelation
Former Gogglebox favourite Stephen Webb opens up about his life-changing hair transplant journey and the emotional turmoil behind his decision to undergo the procedure.
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.
My blood type made me a super-donor. Crisps stopped me.
A regular blood donor with a rare and valuable blood type shares the surprising reason he was temporarily barred from donating, in a cautionary tale about pre-donation snacks.
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.
Bizarre History of Hair Loss Cures: From Hippocrates to Now
A fascinating journey through time uncovers the most extreme and peculiar methods used to combat baldness, from ancient animal remedies to modern-day transplants. Discover the treatments that history forgot.
British Air India crash survivor vows never to fly again
Exclusive: British national Arjun Nair, the only UK survivor of the Air India Express crash in Kerala, reveals his lifelong trauma and fear of flying after the horrific accident that killed his father and 20 others.
UK Man Thrives with World-First Genetically Modified Pig Kidney
In a landmark medical breakthrough, a UK patient is living well with a genetically modified pig kidney. This NHS-backed procedure at a top US hospital could revolutionise organ transplantation and slash waiting lists.
Putin's Secret Organ Transplant Bid: Inside The Medical Crisis
Exclusive reports reveal a frantic, covert medical operation is underway for Vladimir Putin, with a specialist organ transplant team flown to his residence, amid escalating concerns over the Russian leader's true state of health.
Love Island's Hannah Elizabeth Spent £100K on Cosmetic Surgery
Former Love Island star Hannah Elizabeth opens up exclusively about spending over £100,000 on cosmetic surgery, including multiple boob jobs and a dramatic eyebrow transplant, sharing her journey and regrets.
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