Latvia will be able to join the Nordic Organ Exchange Network
Latvia's Paula Stradins Clinical University Hospital has received accreditation from the European Federation of Immunogenetics, enabling it to join the Nordic organ exchange network, Scandiatransplant.
"Cold Smoke": the mistakes in the heart transplant of Domenico
New evidence emerges regarding the heart transplant of a young boy named Domenico, who died after receiving an organ believed to be unsuitable for transplantation, linked to the mishandling of dry ice.
“During the removal in Bolzano, there was a risk of losing the heart” Saved by Austrian doctors
An Austrian medical team intervened in Bolzano to save a heart that was at risk of becoming unusable during an organ donation procedure.
Domenico, fight among teams in Bolzano for the arrival of inspectors
A serious error in the transport of a heart for transplant has prompted an investigation in Bolzano, Italy.
First child in Britain born to mum who got womb transplanted from dead organ donor
The first child in Britain has been born to a mother who received a womb transplant from a deceased donor, marking a significant development in organ donation and transplantation.
And Monaldi admits: never had a unique protocol for organ transplants
An audit at the Monaldi hospital reveals significant deficiencies in the organ transplant protocols, including lack of a standardized approach and untrained staff.
Health conditions, blood type, weight, waiting time: here's how they decide who to transplant
The article discusses the criteria used in pediatric organ transplantation allocation, emphasizing the importance of adhering to bureaucratic rules to determine waiting lists based on need and potential benefit.
Heart transplant, the expert: 'Here are the techniques to best preserve an organ'
An expert discusses the critical steps and techniques involved in heart transplantation, emphasizing the importance of coordination in organ donation and transplant processes.
Child in Danger: "Now we know that a heart was implanted that did not function"
A two-year-old boy in Naples, Italy, is in critical condition after receiving a malfunctioning heart transplant, with a desperate search underway for a new organ across Europe.
Organ Donation of 68-Year-Old at 'Papageorgiou'
A 68-year-old woman's organ donation at the 'Georgios Papanikolaou' General Hospital in Thessaloniki has provided life-saving transplants to patients in need.
Dry ice on the heart to be transplanted to a child, burnt organ: three investigations in Naples
A two-year-old Neapolitan boy's heart transplant was postponed due to the arrival of a damaged organ, prompting three investigations in Naples.
Changing the Negative Image of Organ Transplants: Director Naomi Kawase's Film Released on the 6th
Director Naomi Kawase's film, which explores the challenges and stigma surrounding organ transplants in Japan, aims to raise awareness and change perceptions as it premieres amid a dire shortage of donors.
Doctors kept a man alive for two days without lungs
Surgeons successfully kept a 33-year-old patient alive for 48 hours without lungs using an external artificial lung system, providing hope for others needing double lung transplants.
Health: Fewer Organ Donors and Donated Organs in Bavaria
In 2025, the number of organ donors and donated organs in Bavaria decreased slightly, contrasting with the national trend, with 143 organ donors and 454 donated organs reported by the German Foundation for Organ Transplantation (DSO).
Organ donation: 7 out of 10 families say the crucial 'yes' when asked in ICUs
A significant number of families, 70%, agree to organ donation when approached in intensive care units, as explained by the head of the Transplant Coordination of the National Organization for Transplantation.