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science6 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

health9 days ago•1 min saved

Liverpool GP Sanjana Kochhar Welcomes Daughter After Emergency Heart Transplant

Dr. Sanjana Kochhar, a 29-year-old GP from Liverpool, has given birth to a daughter after surviving multiple organ failure and receiving an emergency heart transplant in 2022. She was discharged on Christmas Eve that year and welcomed her child in August. Kochhar has since visited a dedicated 'living memorial' bench in Otterspool Park, Liverpool, which the British Heart Foundation erected in her honor. She hopes this tribute will encourage public conversations about heart disease and organ donation.

via BBC|

#british-heart-foundation #health #heart-transplant

health9 days ago•14 min saved

Transplanted Hearts Adopt the Biological Age of Their New Hosts

A preprint study from Harvard Medical School indicates that transplanted hearts biologically age or de-age to match their recipients, not their donors. This finding suggests that older donor hearts may be viable for younger patients, potentially expanding the organ pool.

via Gizmodo|

#aging-research #epigenetics #health

health22 days ago•9 min saved

Facebook plea sparks life-saving kidney donation in Wales

A Welsh mother of four, Karen Davey, received a lifesaving kidney from a total stranger after posting a desperate plea on Facebook. Gary Summerfield, who matched, donated his kidney in July, providing Karen with a new chance to be a mother after years of kidney failure and a prior heart transplant. Living-donor transplants can dramatically shorten wait times, and Karen's family says the gift has given her a new lease on life.

via BBC|

#health #kidney-transplant #organ-donation

local27 days ago•24 min saved

Saratoga Springs police veteran Sgt. Wildy to donate organs after heart attack, department mourns

A retired Saratoga Springs Police Sergeant, Sgt. Wildy, suffered a heart attack and will donate his organs, as the Saratoga Springs Police Department mourns his loss and honors his years of service.

via WRGB|

#heart-attack #local #organ-donation

local1 month ago•3 min saved

Edinburg teacher remembered as community rallies after brain aneurysm and organ donation plans

In Edinburg, Denise Pineda, a beloved 47-year-old Edinburg CISD teacher, collapsed from a severe brain aneurysm. As hundreds rally around the hospital and students sing outside her window, her family prepares for an honor walk before planned organ-donation surgery, with matches identified for several of her organs, including her heart.

via KRGV|

#brain-aneurysm #community #edinburg

health1 month ago•4 min saved

Seattle-area mom seeks kidney donor after rare pregnancy complication

A 36-year-old mom near Seattle developed pregnancy-associated hemolytic uremic syndrome (p-aHUS) after delivering her first child, leading to kidney failure and ongoing dialysis; she’s publicly seeking a living kidney donor and urging others to pursue prenatal/postpartum care and organ donation, as doctors note p-aHUS is very rare but treatable with therapies like complement inhibitors.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|

#dialysis #health #kidney-donor

us-news1 month ago•122 min saved

Gotti’s Grandson Begins Prison Term After Bid to Donate Kidney to Mom

John Gotti’s grandson reported to prison after repeatedly seeking delays so he could donate a kidney to his mother; a judge denied further postponements, and he began serving his sentence.

via AP News|

#family #john-gotti #new-york-city

entertainment2 months ago•45 min saved

Milania Giudice Honors Late BFF Victoria with Hospital TikToks and Organ-Donation Message

Milania Giudice mourns her 20-year-old friend Victoria Zardoya, sharing TikTok tributes that document the hospital journey and Victoria’s organ-donation process after Victoria died following a fall; family and fans have publicly supported the grieving process and spotlighted organ donation as part of Victoria’s legacy.

via Yahoo|

#entertainment #milania-giudice #organ-donation

entertainment2 months ago•47 min saved

Milania Giudice Mourns Best Friend Victoria Zardoya, Reflects on Her Life-Saving Gift

Milania Giudice mourns the sudden death of her childhood best friend Victoria Zardoya, who died at 20 after a fatal accident. Milania spent nearly a week at Zardoya’s hospital bedside, and Victoria’s organ donation saved eight lives, a fact she has been highlighting in emotional TikTok posts as tributes pour in from family and friends.

via Yahoo|

#celebrity-news #entertainment #milania-giudice

local4 months ago•12 min saved

Mercer Island student dies after lacrosse-ball injury at recruiting showcase

A Mercer Island High School sophomore, Eliot Abramson, died from injuries after a lacrosse ball struck the back of his neck during a recruiting showcase at Islander Stadium; a firefighter kept him conscious until he could be rushed to Harborview Medical Center. His family said he chose to be an organ donor, and his decision will save lives as the community prepares tributes in upcoming games.

via MyNorthwest.com|

#eliot-abramson #harborview-medical-center #lacrosse

sports4 months ago•2 min saved

Freshman Ball State football player Gavin Yates-Lyons dies in Tallahassee shooting

Gavin Yates-Lyons, an 18-year-old Ball State football freshman defensive back, died after being caught in the crossfire of a shooting at an unsanctioned party in a Tallahassee parking garage; he had recently enrolled after graduating high school early and had finished spring practice. The incident left two other victims injured; the suspect(s) remain at large and the investigation is ongoing. A GoFundMe was created for his family, and Yates-Lyons had become an organ donor. Ball State mourned his loss.

via The Star Press|

#ball-state-cardinals #football #gavin-yates-lyons

health5 months ago•6 min saved

Living donor dad saves Long Island boy’s kidney, sparking a heartwarming family bond

A 13-year-old Long Island boy with a congenital ureterovesical junction obstruction faced kidney failure until Tim Fitzpatrick, a local dad who learned of the case, volunteered to donate a kidney. After testing confirmed a match, the minimally invasive donor nephrectomy and the four‑hour transplant were performed on March 23 at NYU Langone. Elias Manolis is now recovering with a normal kidney function and will need lifelong immunosuppression, while the two families have formed a close bond and look forward to staying connected.

via CBS News|

#health #kidney-transplant #living-kidney-donation

health5 months ago•8 min saved

Hawaii Kidney Gift Sparks Call for More Living Donors

Hawaii marks National Donate Life Month with Dwight Otani receiving a kidney from his son Mitchell, spotlighting the urgent need for living donors as kidney waitlists grow, plus a UH medical student’s willingness to donate bone marrow to strangers; doctors note most kidneys come from deceased donors, but healthy living donors remain vital and urge sign-ups.

via Honolulu Star-Advertiser|

#donate-life-month #hawaii #health

science7 months ago•33 min saved

Consciousness May Linger After Death, Prompting a Reconsideration of What 'Dead' Really Means

A Telegraph-derived report presented at AAAS suggests death is a process and that consciousness may persist for hours after circulatory death. Anna Fowler’s review of over 20 studies indicates some patients recall surroundings during complete heart stoppage, challenging the idea that the brain immediately and permanently ceases activity. The findings raise ethical questions about organ donation practices and advocate redefining death as a staged, negotiable process rather than a single moment, with potential updates to US death definitions.

via Yahoo|

#consciousness #death #death-definition