Transplants

Transplants 2 days ago

Woman receives pig kidney transplant, walks out of hospital days later: ‘Second chance'

Towana Looney of Alabama received a successful pig kidney transplant. NYU Langone Drs. Robert Montgomery and Marc Siegel comment on what this means for the future of transplant accessibility.

VIDEO 3 days ago

NYU Langone performs a new procedure for kidney replacement using pig organ

Fox News senior medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel joins ‘America Reports’ to explain the latest medical development in organ transplants.

Health November 27

HIV-positive transplants now permitted for livers and kidneys

People with HIV are now permitted to donate kidneys or livers to recipients who are also HIV-positive, health officials announced on Tuesday. Dr. Marc Siegel weighs in on the decision.

Health November 22

Teen’s sudden death from peanut allergy leads to dramatic family decision

A family in Wisconsin is mourning the loss of their teenage daughter after she died from an allergic reaction — but they have found comfort in the lives saved through organ donation.

VIDEO October 9

Lung transplant recipient marries the brother of her donor

Jennifer, a double-lung transplant recipient, felt an "instant connection" after meeting the brother of her organ donor, Jill Ellis. The two are now happily married and forever grateful for the legacy Jill has left as an organ donor.

HEALTH September 17

Leukemia patient receives first-ever bone marrow transplant from deceased organ donor

The bioengineering company Ossium Health has created a new program that offers deep-frozen bone marrow from deceased organ donors -- and a Michigan woman has received the first transplant.

Transplants June 26

Chicago man receives kidney transplant while fully awake, goes home very next day

John Nicholas, 28, was awake during his kidney transplant procedure, performed on May 24 at Northwestern Medicine Hospital. See the details and photos, plus Dr. Marc Siegel's input.

Olympics June 16

Olympic gold medalist Missy Franklin discusses raising awareness for kidney health after father's transplant

American swimmer Missy Franklin spoke to Fox News Digital about her efforts to raise awareness for kidney health after father's successful transplant in 2022.

Massachusetts May 12

Massachusetts man dies 2 months after becoming first person to receive successful pig kidney transplant

A Massachusetts man who was the first recipient of a genetically modified pig kidney transplant died nearly two months after he underwent the procedure.

HEALTH May 6

Pennsylvania mom seeks ‘perfect match’ bone marrow donor to cure daughter’s rare disorder: ‘Crucial need’

A 10-year-old girl in Pennsylvania is in dire need of a bone marrow transplant — and her mother is on a mission to find the perfect match. Doctors discussed the urgent case.