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Families of children waiting for organ transplants are alarmed by the possibility of a decrease in organ donations following a tragic case in Italy.

In Italy, there are currently 50 families, including the parents of a deceased two-year-old boy, waiting for heart transplants amid challenges relating to donor availability and the urgency of transplant procedures.

An audit at the Monaldi hospital reveals significant deficiencies in the organ transplant protocols, including lack of a standardized approach and untrained staff.

The article discusses the tragic situation of a child suffering severe health complications and the ethical dilemmas surrounding organ transplants.

The growing trend of medical tourism for hair transplants is prominently centered in Istanbul, which boasts specialized clinics and expertise in this field.

The case of a child who received a compromised heart has raised important questions about the protocols for transporting organs for transplants in Italy.

A record weekend at Hospital 12 de Octubre in Spain saw four heart transplants conducted within a span of three days, showcasing remarkable surgical coordination and emergency response efforts.

The clinical trials for PP405, a drug financed by Google aimed at treating androgenetic alopecia, have generated excitement among many men facing hair loss, though experts caution it is not yet a replacement for hair transplants.

The article discusses the historical precedence of using fecal transplants as treatment, originally practiced by Romans, in light of recent positive trials in Canada.

In Italy, only thirty pediatric heart transplants are conducted each year, highlighting the rarity and complexity of such operations.

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.

Ayrmid Ltd has signed an exclusive agreement with Greek pharmaceutical company Ariti S.A. for the distribution of Omisirge®, a cell therapy for allogeneic transplants, in Greece and Cyprus.

A record number of 179 stem cell transplants were delivered from the Finnish stem cell registry last year, according to the Finnish Red Cross Blood Service.

The Hospital de Base in São José do Rio Preto (SP) recorded a 50% increase in bone marrow transplants over the last five years, highlighting the significance of the 'Orange February' campaign for leukemia awareness and donor recruitment.

Four people have died in California after consuming a highly toxic mushroom, and three others have required liver transplants due to the poison.

Four individuals have died and three others are in need of liver transplants after consuming highly toxic mushrooms in California, prompting health authorities to issue a warning against foraging for wild mushrooms.

The European EUREKA project is testing the use of drones for medical transport in Mallorca, aiming to shorten critical times in urgent cases like transplants and medical emergencies.

Four individuals have died and three others require liver transplants after consuming poisonous Death Cap mushrooms in California.

A Houston doctor has been indicted for falsifying medical records to deny liver transplants to five patients, some of whom later died, according to federal prosecutors.

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.

Researchers at the University of Southern California have developed synthetic mini kidneys that can produce urine components and integrate with blood vessels in living animals, potentially transforming chronic kidney disease treatment and reducing reliance on dialysis.

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.

A study identifies the bacteria responsible for a rare disorder that causes alcohol intoxication without drinking, suggesting a solution through fecal transplants.

In 2025, Spain maintained its position as a global leader in organ donation by exceeding 6,300 transplants, although it fell short of the record set in 2024.

Spain performed a total of 6,335 organ transplants in 2025, maintaining its status as the world's leading country in organ transplants for 34 consecutive years despite a slight decrease from the previous year.

The National Transplant Organization (ONT) did not break its record in 2025 but once again exceeded 6,300 organ transplants for the second consecutive year, as reported by Health Minister Mónica García.

Spain is close to its historic record for organ transplants with 6,335 procedures performed in 2025, maintaining its status as the world leader in organ donations for 34 consecutive years.

The 12 de Octubre Hospital in Madrid successfully performed four heart transplants within 63 hours, achieving a new milestone in public healthcare.

Hospital 12 de Octubre has achieved a historic milestone in Spanish healthcare by completing four heart transplants in just 63 hours, showcasing remarkable surgical activity and coordination.

Scientists are developing bioengineered tissue to tackle the ongoing shortage of transplant organs, including a temporary liver that allows patients to heal their own organ, thus eliminating the need for a full transplant.

In Germany, the number of organ donors increased by 32 to 985 in 2024, marking the highest level since 2012, but demand still far surpasses supply with 8,199 patients awaiting transplants.

In 2025, public healthcare in Madrid reached a record of 1,026 organ transplants, marking a 6 percent increase from 2024 and a 67 percent rise from pre-pandemic levels.

Professor George Sotiriopoulos has been awarded the title of Archon Aktouarios of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in recognition of his long-standing scientific contributions, at a special ceremony attended by Archbishop Ieronymos of Athens.

Vladimir Putin has expressed a desire to achieve immortality, discussing the potential for constant organ transplants to prolong human life, while Xi Jinping has noted that some predictions suggest humans may live up to 150 years in this century.

Niguarda Hospital, recognized by Newsweek as Italy's best public hospital for 2025, is managing an average of 300 emergency room arrivals daily alongside the care of eleven critically burned patients from the Crans-Montana fire, with some showing slight improvements.

A 50-year-old man hospitalized at Papageorgiou Hospital has donated life to five patients through organ transplants including a heart, kidneys, liver, and corneas.

Surgeons at Hippocrates Hospital in Thessaloniki celebrated the New Year by successfully performing kidney and liver transplants on three patients, using organs from a 44-year-old donor whose family chose to donate his organs after his death.