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US records milestone 1 millionth organ transplant

Friday, September 9 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The United States recorded its one millionth organ transplant Friday afternoon, a historic milestone for the medical procedure that has saved thousands of lives. The record achievement was confirmed at 12:50 p.m. ET by the United Network for Organ Sharing, a nonprofit... Read More.

Anne Heche brain-dead, family awaiting organ donors following fiery wreck

Friday, August 12 by ABC News

Anne Heche has been declared brain-dead following a fiery car crash into a Los Angeles home on Friday, August 5. In a statement to KABC, a rep for the actress said Friday, "She was declared brain-dead [Thursday] night, but has been kept on life support for... Read More.

Kidney donors climb Mt. Kilimanjaro to raise awareness about living organ donation

Thursday, March 10 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A group of kidney donors is going to great heights to educate others about being a live organ donor. The Kidney Donor Athletes, a national organization working to educate and change the perception around live organ donation, is doing so through their... Read More.

Astroworld tragedy leaves 9-year-old with major organ damage, brain swelling: Family

Tuesday, November 9 by ABC News

(HOUSTON) -- A 9-year-old is fighting for his life following the deadly chaos at rapper Travis Scott's Astroworld Festival, which left eight people dead many more injured last Friday. Now, his family is joining the wave of lawsuits being filed against the event organizers, venue... Read More.

Girls open lemonade stand to honor late sister and raise awareness for organ donation

Friday, July 2 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Two girls set up a lemonade stand to raise money for organ donations in honor of their late sister. Makenzie Madsen was born with congenital heart disease and received a heart transplant at 17 months old. In 2019, her heart and kidneys... Read More.

Three COVID-19 vaccine doses can improve immunity in solid organ transplant recipients: Study

Tuesday, June 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- An extra boost of a vaccine may mean more protection for organ transplant recipients in their fight against COVID-19, a new study finds. Solid organ transplant recipients, including kidney, liver, heart and lungs, are part of a larger group of immunocompromised individuals,... Read More.

Organ ‘completely destroyed’ after fire in French cathedral, treated as criminal act

Saturday, July 18 by ABC News

BY: SOPHIA TATUM, ABC NEWS (PARIS) — A fire broke out at the cathedral Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul in the western French city of Nantes on Saturday morning and was contained by firefighters in a couple of hours. Over 100 firefighters and 45 trucks were mobilized to... Read More.

Stories tagged with: organ

US records milestone 1 millionth organ transplant

Anne Heche brain-dead, family awaiting organ donors following fiery wreck

Kidney donors climb Mt. Kilimanjaro to raise awareness about living organ donation

Astroworld tragedy leaves 9-year-old with major organ damage, brain swelling: Family

Girls open lemonade stand to honor late sister and raise awareness for organ donation

Three COVID-19 vaccine doses can improve immunity in solid organ transplant recipients: Study

Organ ‘completely destroyed’ after fire in French cathedral, treated as criminal act

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