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health1 year ago

"Miracle Shots Restore Life After MS Diagnosis"

Robin Gordon-Cartier, diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at 50, saw her life deteriorate due to the disease. After traditional treatments failed, she participated in a clinical trial at the Tisch MS Research Center of New York, receiving six stem cell injections over a year. Five years later, she has regained significant strength and mobility, allowing her to resume her career as a harpist and teacher. While the treatment shows promise, it is not a cure and further research is needed to confirm its efficacy and scalability.

health1 year ago

"First Recipient of Genetically Engineered Pig Kidney Transplant Leaves Hospital, Shares Moving Message"

Rick Slayman, the first person to receive a genetically edited pig kidney transplant, has been discharged from the hospital and expressed his joy at the successful surgery. This groundbreaking medical procedure marks a new beginning for him, free from the burden of dialysis, and he is looking forward to resuming a normal life. The transplant, performed at Massachusetts General Hospital, represents a significant advancement in organ transplantation, although it also highlights the risks associated with such pioneering procedures.

health1 year ago

"First Recipient of Genetically-Edited Pig Kidney Transplant Discharged from Hospital"

Richard Slayman, 62, has become the first patient to receive a kidney from a genetically modified pig and has been discharged from the hospital just two weeks after the groundbreaking surgery. The successful outcome of the transplant represents a significant moment in medicine and could potentially signal a new era of cross-species organ transplantation. Slayman expressed gratitude for the exceptional care he received and is now looking forward to a healthier future.

health2 years ago

Pre-surgery workouts improve patient recovery times: Study

Exercising before major surgery, specifically through high-intensity interval training (HIIT), can significantly reduce postoperative complications and shorten hospital stays, according to a study published in the journal Surgery. Researchers found that patients who underwent HIIT training experienced a 56% decrease in complications and stayed in the hospital for three fewer days on average. HIIT increases cardiorespiratory fitness, which is associated with a lower risk of adverse postoperative outcomes. Implementing supervised exercise programs for hospital patients may be costly, but the study suggests that even a brief period of pre-surgery HIIT can substantially improve patient outcomes and bring robust benefits across populations.