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Doctors in China successfully transplanted a genetically modified pig liver into a 71-year-old man, who lived for 171 days post-transplant, demonstrating the potential of pig organs as a bridge to recovery or human organ availability, despite some complications leading to the organ's removal.
Doctors in China successfully transplanted a genetically modified pig liver into a 71-year-old man, who lived 171 days post-surgery, demonstrating the potential of pig organs as a bridge to recovery or human organ donation, despite some complications leading to the organ's removal.
This week’s science news covers a new biopsy tool for early cancer detection, a study on how alcohol impairs liver regeneration, the first measurement of a black hole recoil velocity, and a prediction that primordial black hole explosions could be observed within a decade, potentially revolutionizing our understanding of the universe.
A man died after self-medicating with an animal de-worming drug, fenbendazole, believing it could cure cancer based on false social media claims. The drug, which is banned for human use, caused liver and kidney failure, and the inquest concluded his death was due to fenbendazole-induced liver injury. Authorities warn against buying and using such drugs online without medical guidance.
Sarepta Therapeutics' stock plummeted after a third patient died from acute liver failure following gene therapy treatment, raising safety concerns and impacting investor confidence amid ongoing restructuring and regulatory scrutiny.
Sarepta Therapeutics reported a third patient death due to acute liver failure after receiving its gene therapy, adding to recent fatalities of two teenage boys, which has led to stock decline and increased regulatory scrutiny, including a warning label from the FDA.
The Duchenne muscular dystrophy community is distressed after the death of a second teenager from liver failure linked to Sarepta's gene therapy, Elevidys, raising concerns and division over the therapy's safety and hope for treatment.
Celebrity doctor Dr. Terry Dubrow has warned against the use of a popular over the counter medication, Ozempic, for weight loss and diabetes, claiming it to be 'the most dangerous drug you can take'. He also criticized the common painkiller Tylenol, stating it is one of the most dangerous drugs due to the risk of liver failure from acetaminophen overdose, as per FDA warnings.
Surgeons at the University of Pennsylvania conducted a groundbreaking experiment by externally attaching a genetically modified pig liver to a brain-dead human body, successfully filtering blood for 72 hours. This innovative approach, aimed at supporting failing livers externally, represents a significant step in xenotransplantation research and offers hope for patients with liver failure. The experiment, using a device to preserve the pig liver, demonstrated stability in the donor's body and no signs of damage to the pig liver, signaling potential progress in the development of liver dialysis-like machines and better care for liver failure.
Surgeons at the University of Pennsylvania successfully attached a genetically modified pig liver to a brain-dead human body, allowing it to filter blood externally in a novel experiment aimed at supporting patients with liver failure. This approach, a form of xenotransplantation, could offer hope for the thousands of people on the US waiting list for a liver transplant. The experiment, conducted using advanced genetic techniques, represents a significant step in the ongoing research into animal-to-human organ transplants and the development of liver dialysis-like machines.
Smash Mouth singer Steve Harwell is in hospice care and reportedly has only days left to live after suffering from liver failure. Harwell co-founded the band in 1994 and had two top 10 singles, "Walkin' on the Sun" and "All Star." He retired from Smash Mouth in October 2021 due to health issues and was replaced by Zach Goode.
Steve Harwell, lead singer of Smash Mouth, is in the final stage of liver failure and has only days to live. The 56-year-old musician has been battling alcohol abuse and ongoing health issues for years. He is currently in hospice at home, surrounded by loved ones. This sad news comes after a troubling incident during a live performance two years ago, where Harwell appeared disoriented. Smash Mouth is known for their popular hits in the early 2000s, including "All Star" and "I'm a Believer."