Alabama Woman Lives 130 Days with Pig Kidney, Undergoes Removal After Organ Rejection

Pig Kidney Removed From Woman After 130 Days

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Updated Apr 12, 2025 | 06:49 AM IST

SummaryWhile the outcome wasn’t ideal, Looney’s 130 days with a pig kidney provided scientists with unprecedented data. Her story shows both the promise and complexity of xenotransplantation.

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Dr. Mathew Kalarickal, 'The Father of Angioplasty' In India Passes Away At 77; How The Procedure Transformed Heart Care?

Dr. Mathew Samuel Kalarickal 'The Father of Angioplasty' In India Passes Away At 77; How The Procedure Transformed Heart Care?

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Updated Apr 18, 2025 | 09:23 PM IST

SummaryThe ‘Father of Angioplasty in India,’ performed over 10,000 angioplasties, introduced bio-absorbable drug-eluting stents, and helped establish angioplasty practices across Asia-Pacific countries.

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Scientists Discover Gut Enzyme That Converts Blood Type A & B Into 'Universal Donor' Type O

Scientists Discover Gut Enzyme That Converts Blood Type A & B Into 'Universal Donor' Type O

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Updated Apr 19, 2025 | 12:00 AM IST

SummaryScientists discovered a gut enzyme that can convert A, B, and AB blood into universal Type O—revolutionizing transfusions and tackling blood shortages globally.

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US States With The Highest Breast Cancer Risk For Young Women

US States With The Highest Breast Cancer Risk For Young Women

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Updated Apr 18, 2025 | 06:00 PM IST

SummaryBetween 2001 and 2020, breast cancer rates in women under 40 rose in 21 U.S. states, with New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut ranking among the top five most affected.

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