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science9 days ago•7 min saved

Transplanted Hearts Biologically Age or De-age to Match Recipients, Study Finds

A new preprint study led by Jesse Poganik of Harvard Medical School suggests that transplanted hearts adopt the biological age of their new recipients rather than retaining the donor’s age. In mouse models and human biopsy data, older hearts placed in younger bodies showed signs of rejuvenation, while younger hearts in older bodies aged faster. This finding challenges current donor age limits and could expand the pool of available organs for transplant patients.

via ScienceAlert|

#biological-aging #epigenetics #harvard-medical-school

medical-ethics2 years ago•6 min saved

Controversial Organ Harvesting Technique Sparks Ethical Debate

A new method for retrieving hearts from organ donors has sparked a debate among doctors and ethicists over the line between life and death. The technique involves restarting blood flow to the heart after the donor has been declared dead, significantly expanding the pool of potential donors. However, critics argue that this challenges the traditional definition of death and raises ethical concerns. Surgeons also use metal clamps to limit blood flow to the brain, raising questions about the legal status of the donor. While some medical groups oppose the procedure, proponents argue that it could save lives by increasing the number of available donor hearts.

via Yahoo News|

#death-definition #donor-hearts #heart-transplants

health3 years ago•5 min saved

Exclusive: Arizona Mom's Struggle with Three Toddler Heart Transplants.

Sara and Jason Siqueiros' three children were all diagnosed with restrictive cardiomyopathy before they were 4 years old and needed heart transplants to stay alive. Isabel was the first child to be diagnosed in January 2018, followed by her twin brothers, Jason and Jaxon. All three children have since received heart transplants and are doing well. The Siqueiros family is grateful for the donor families who made their children's transplants possible and honors them frequently.

via Yahoo Entertainment|

#childrens-health #donor-families #gratitude