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A baffling three-step rabies transmission chain, starting with a bat and a skunk, led to the deaths of an Idaho organ donor and a Michigan kidney recipient. The donor's scratch from the skunk proved fatal, and his organs, unknowingly infected, were transplanted. Three cornea recipients received prompt treatment and remained healthy.

Madras High Court discharged a nephrologist and organ transplant surgeon from an illegal kidney transplant case, citing procedural violations and harassment. The court found criminal proceedings were initiated improperly by police, bypassing the mandated Appropriate Authority. This led to the doctor's discharge from all charges, deeming the case an abuse of legal process.

Madras High Court permitted a West Bengal woman to donate a kidney to her son, rejecting the Directorate of Medical Education and Research's demand for a DNA test. Justice GR Swaminathan noted that birth certificates and other documents established their biological relationship, ordering the authorization committee to grant permission without delay for the transplant.

In a groundbreaking medical feat, Chinese surgeons successfully transplanted two genetically modified pig kidneys and a whole liver into a brain-dead patient. The organs functioned for nearly five days, offering immense hope for organ transplant waiting lists. While early rejection signs appeared, this xenotransplantation milestone signifies a major leap towards addressing donor organ shortages.

Esha Gupta has stepped in to dismiss rumours surrounding the health of spiritual leader Premanand Maharaj, assuring devotees that the revered Vrindavan-based guru is doing well and is currently resting in seclusion. Speculation about Premanand Maharaj's health had been circulating on social media after he reportedly suspended his regular padyatra and personal interactions with devotees. The rumours prompted concern among his followers across the country.

SGPGI’s Nephrology Dept Foundation Day Celebrated

Actor Belmont Cameli's selfless act of donating a kidney to a stranger initiated a remarkable 14-person chain, ultimately saving seven lives, including his childhood friend Brendan Flaherty. This complex organ swap, requiring immense patience and coordination, highlights Cameli's profound generosity. His inspiring story has resurfaced as his career gains momentum, drawing attention to this life-altering kindness.

30-Year-Old Type 1 Diabetes Patient Undergoes Simultaneous Kidney-Pancreas Transplant

They used heart-lung machine instead of an expensive perfusion machine to keep the donated liver functioning till transplantation

A grandmother, GrannyGamingz, is streaming Valorant to fund a headstone for her daughter, Brooke. Brooke, who passed away in 2023, had encouraged her grandmother to become a streamer. GrannyGamingz aims to honor her daughter's memory through her streams. She also seeks legal assistance to share her daughter's story. Viewers are showing strong support for her cause.