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🇪🇸 El Mundo
Sports

Why some athletes don't benefit from hair implants? "It has nothing to do with money"

The article explores the stigma surrounding hair transplants in sports, despite public admissions from figures like Wayne Rooney.

Mar 18 • 21:40 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

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.

Mar 18 • 09:23 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

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.

Mar 16 • 15:09 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Salmon and Organs for Transplants: The Unexpected Products Still Arriving on Flights to Israel

Cargo flights carrying unexpected products like salmon and transplant organs continue to arrive in Israel despite operational restrictions on air transport.

Mar 9 • 17:37 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

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.

Mar 9 • 09:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Four-year-old girl overcomes rare cancer after three transplants: 'She wanted to ring the victory bell in Teresina', says mother

Luna Rafaelle, a four-year-old girl from Brazil, triumphs over a rare cancer after undergoing extensive treatment including three bone marrow transplants, culminating in a celebratory event where she rang a victory bell.

Mar 8 • 18:37 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Meet the men who buy themselves new hair in Turkey. - Like being run over by a steamroller

The article discusses the experiences of Norwegians traveling to Turkey for hair transplants, highlighting both the anticipation and unexpected complications of the process.

Mar 7 • 16:55 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Inspectors against Bolzano "Damage to the child's heart due to incorrectly dosed medication"

Inspectors have reported heart damage to a child linked to improper medication dosing during a transplant process.

Mar 7 • 01:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Piauí: Simultaneous organ donations benefit 10 patients in five states

A successful organ donation coordinated by the Getúlio Vargas Hospital in Brazil has benefited ten patients across five states by providing vital transplants.

Mar 6 • 17:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Mar 6 • 16:05 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Thessaloniki: Organ donation from a 50-year-old who passed away in the ICU of 'Papageorgiou'

A 50-year-old man who died in the ICU of 'Papageorgiou' hospital in Thessaloniki has donated his organs, which will provide life-saving transplants for patients in need.

Mar 6 • 13:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Radiotherapy increases success chances in leukemia transplant

Radiotherapy is shown to enhance the effectiveness of transplants in treating leukemia, a type of blood cancer stemming from bone marrow abnormalities.

Mar 5 • 18:05 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Hair transplants in Turkey prices - current costs 2026

The article discusses the rising popularity and cost-effectiveness of hair transplants in Turkey compared to Western Europe.

Mar 3 • 12:18 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

There is a shortage of organ donors in Estonia

Estonia faces a significant shortage of organ donors, with only 5.5% of the population having registered their consent for organ donation after death.

Mar 2 • 04:13 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

The fear of families waiting for transplants: 'If donations decrease, people on the waiting list will die'

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

Feb 27 • 08:25 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The challenge of transplants in child patients. In Italy, 50 families are waiting for a heart: the puzzle of donors and waiting lists

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.

Feb 23 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

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.

Feb 23 • 01:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The live broadcast of endless pain

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

Feb 20 • 09:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Medical Tourism for Hair Transplants: Your Complete Guide to Traveling to Istanbul

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

Feb 18 • 09:48 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Child with a 'burned' heart: here's how organs destined for transplants must travel

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

Feb 15 • 16:07 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Four heart transplants in three days: 75 and a half hours at the limit in Hospital 12 de Octubre

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.

Feb 15 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

"Hold on, this is what we were waiting for": Are the new clinical trials against baldness the dreamed revolution?

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.

Feb 15 • 04:30 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Chemistry Gives Priority to the Romans Over Canada's Trials in Using 'Fecal Pills'

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

Feb 14 • 17:15 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Pediatric heart transplants are rare procedures, thirty are performed annually in Italy

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

Feb 13 • 01:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

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.

Feb 10 • 16:01 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Agreement between Ayrmid and Ariti for the distribution of Omisirge in Greece and Cyprus

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.

Feb 9 • 10:02 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Record Number of Volunteer Donor Stem Cell Transplants Delivered Last Year

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.

Feb 9 • 07:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Orange February: Campaign in Rio Preto Reinforces the Importance of Bone Marrow Donation

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.

Feb 8 • 14:26 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Four Dead from Extremely Dangerous Poisonous Mushroom in the United States

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

Feb 7 • 16:52 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Four people died after mushroom poisoning in California. Authorities issued a warning

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.

Feb 7 • 10:22 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

The European Eureka Project Tests Medical Transport with Drones in Mallorca

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.

Feb 6 • 23:53 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Four die after eating poisonous mushrooms

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

Feb 6 • 23:08 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Texas doctor indicted on charges he falsified records to block patients’ liver transplants

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.

Feb 6 • 20:57 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Life & Tech

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.

Feb 5 • 23:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Life & Tech

Synthetic Mini Kidneys: A Revolutionary Advance to Meet the Demand for Human Transplants

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.

Feb 2 • 22:56 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Life & Tech

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.

Feb 2 • 09:47 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

When Your Body Becomes a Brewery: A Study Unveils the Mysteries of Auto-brewery Syndrome

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

Feb 1 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Spain surpassed 6,300 transplants in 2025, although it did not reach the historic record of 2024

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.

Jan 16 • 11:30 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

Spain once again crowned world leader in organ transplants

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.

Jan 16 • 11:02 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The ONT does not break records but, for the second year, surpasses 6,300 organ transplants in 2025

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.

Jan 16 • 10:54 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Spain Nearly Breaks Its Historic Record for Organ Transplants and Marks 34 Years as World Leader

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.

Jan 16 • 10:49 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

The 12 de Octubre Hospital marks another milestone in public healthcare with four transplants in 63 hours

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

Jan 16 • 01:32 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Hospital 12 de Octubre sets record in transplants: four hearts in less than three days

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.

Jan 15 • 23:01 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Organs on Demand. 3D Liver Aims to Save Patients Without Donors

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.

Jan 13 • 21:50 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Statistics for 2025: Number of organ donors rises slightly

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.

Jan 13 • 14:45 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Madrid's public healthcare achieves record transplants, with over a thousand and a 35 percent increase in heart 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.

Jan 13 • 12:07 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Archon Aktouarios of the Ecumenical Patriarchate Professor of Surgery and Transplants G. Sotiriopoulos

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.

Jan 12 • 11:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Putin wants to live to be 150 years old. Is that even possible?

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.

Jan 10 • 11:50 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Burns, transplants, trauma. On the "front" of Niguarda, 300 arrivals every day

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.

Jan 9 • 07:56 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Life gifts to five patients from a 50-year-old hospitalized at Papageorgiou Hospital

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.

Jan 7 • 13:13 UTC

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