Stradiņa Hospital's Nephrologists: Implementing a Unified Quality in Patient Care Can Save Millions
Nephrologists at Stradiņa Hospital in Latvia are advocating for a unified standard of care that could save the healthcare system millions while providing better treatment for kidney patients.
Babies born with missing oesophagus could get transplant from PIGS in 5 years
A study from Great Ormond Street Hospital reveals that lab-engineered oesophagus tissues from pigs may be available for transplantation in infants with congenital oesophagus defects within five years.
Meeting of a heart transplant recipient with the widow of a donor: "It's about giving life. It's the closest one can be to being a little God"
A heart transplant recipient, Álvaro Fernández, reflects on the life-changing impact of receiving a donor heart and the intricate medical processes involved in transplantation.
Scientists transform a human organ and make it compatible for universal recipients for the first time
Researchers have successfully modified a human organ to increase its compatibility for universal organ transplant recipients, potentially addressing key challenges in organ transplantation.
In Latvia, dozens of people are waiting for life-saving organ transplants
Over 100 individuals in Latvia are currently waiting for life-saving organ transplants, as revealed by a representative from Paula Stradiņš Clinical University Hospital.
Onassis Foundation: At the Forefront of Training in Transplant Immunology
A scientific seminar on transplant immunology took place at the Onassis Hospital, focusing on the evaluation of organ transplants and modern laboratory practices.
Could this Chinese breakthrough pave way for global organ transplant system?
Chinese researchers have achieved a breakthrough in organ preservation that could significantly enhance the global organ transplant system by allowing longer transportation times for organs.
"A national first": a double transplant successfully performed on a diabetic patient from a deceased donor
French medical teams have successfully performed a double organ transplant combining a kidney and pancreatic cells on a type 1 diabetic patient, marking a national first in France.
Twins, a newborn, and a famous musician who nearly did not survive surgery: Surgeon Froněk describes last year's unique transplants
Surgeon Jiří Froněk discusses his groundbreaking work in transplant surgeries during the past year, highlighting unique cases including a famous musician and a pair of twins.
Domenico's Mother: "My 11-Year-Old Son Told Me: Make Them Pay"
The mother of Domenico reflects on the tragic death of her son following a heart transplant that went awry due to improperly handled transportation.
Campinas Region Experiences Increase in Family Refusals for Organ Donation in 2025; See the Longest Waiting Lists for Transplantation
The Campinas region of Brazil has seen a rise in family refusals for organ donation from 2024 to 2025, amidst growing waiting lists for transplants.
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.
The Race Against Time for Transplant Coordinators: "It's Hard to See a Mother Crying Because Her Child Can't Live in Another Person"
Transplant coordinators in Spain highlight the emotional challenges and professional dedication involved in their essential life-saving work.
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.
Why doctors chose therapeutic withdrawal
The article discusses the tragic case of Domenico, a young boy who died after receiving a heart transplant, highlighting the medical decisions made during his treatment.
Maranhão is the first northeastern state to perform living donor liver transplantation between adults
Maranhão has become the first state in Brazil's northeast region to successfully perform a living donor liver transplant between adults.
Rede D'Or creates national service for pediatric liver transplantation
Rede D'Or has launched a national pediatric liver transplantation service in Brazil to improve access to complex healthcare for children and adolescents.
Former Kanal 2 program leader on hair transplantation in Turkey: it's like getting hit 4800 times with a pen
Former Kanal 2 program leader Kaspar Kaljas shared his experience of undergoing a hair transplant in Turkey, describing the procedure and its accessibility.
The committee's reasons: a cerebral hemorrhage and septic crisis during the night. "One must know when to stop"
Medical experts have confirmed that Domenico is not eligible for a transplant due to serious complications including a recent cerebral hemorrhage and a septic crisis.
When the heart arrived it was a block of ice, we still put it in
The article discusses a critical moment in a surgery involving a child's heart that was received frozen in ice, highlighting the severity of the situation.
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.
The report from super experts: 'Kidneys and lungs also in crisis'
Medical experts report that the child's condition is critical, with severe issues affecting the kidneys and lungs, making retransplantation unfeasible.
Xenotransplantation: "I am convinced that we have better pigs"
This article discusses the recent advancements in xenotransplantation, particularly focusing on the successful transplantation of pig organs into humans, through an interview with veterinary medicine expert Eckhard Wolf.
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.
Piauí Government Qualifies Professionals to Decentralize and Expand Transplant Network
The government of Piauí will provide three professional qualification courses for transplant professionals this weekend to decentralize and expand the transplant network, supported by the Ministry of Health's initiative.
Car carrying organs for transplant suffers accident with fire and injuries in SC
A government car transporting organs for transplantation was involved in a traffic accident in Florianópolis, leaving two injured and resulting in the vehicle catching fire.
At KBC Rijeka, the 55th anniversary of the first kidney transplant in Croatia was marked
The 55th anniversary of the first kidney transplant in Croatia, which took place in Rijeka in 1971, was celebrated at the Clinical Hospital Center Rijeka, highlighting the advancement of transplant medicine in the country.
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).
From skin transplantation to regenerative surgery: techniques to treat burned teenagers in Crans-Montana
Doctors are engaged in urgent efforts to save the lives of six Italian teenagers hospitalized in intensive care following the tragedy in Crans-Montana, focusing on reducing the extent of burns and stabilizing patients while also planning long-term care for severe burn consequences.
50-year-old liver recipient of 44-year-old in Thessaloniki has passed away
Despite the doctors' extraordinary efforts at the Hippokratio Hospital in Thessaloniki during a 14-hour surgery, the 50-year-old liver recipient has died following the transplantation of a liver from a 44-year-old donor.
KB Merkur: 20 years of kidney transplantation
Clinical Hospital Merkur in Zagreb celebrates 20 years of kidney transplantation this year, having performed its thousandth kidney transplant.
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.