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Become a donor: Irish Heritage Club's annual appeal for organ donation
by Len Gillisby Len GillisFlag-raising event at City Hall draws attention to the need to officially register as an organ donor online The importance of organ donation was highlighted at a flag-raising event in …
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Liver Transplantation
“I donated half my liver to save my sister's life. I want to do it again.” – Irish man (45)
When his sister needed an emergency transplant, running enthusiast Don Hannon didn't hesitate, despite the serious risks to his own health.Now he's running again – this time to encourage others …
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Kidney Transplantation
Genetically modified pig kidney transplanted into patient, medical breakthrough – Irish Times
Surgeons in Boston have transplanted a genetically modified pig kidney into a sick 62-year-old man in the first surgery of its kind. If successful, this breakthrough could offer hope to …
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Heart Transplantation
Irish boy in need of heart transplant: ‘I just want to go home’
by Elaine Keoghby Elaine Keoghmother of teenager waiting for heart transplant supported a campaign to create organ donation “opt out”. Catriona Yasar’s son Shahin is in the hospital’s intensive care unit. Mater Hospital Speaking …
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Heart Transplantation
‘Hard reality’ hits Irish father who falls at home after fishing trip, leading to heart transplant
by Trevor Quinnby Trevor QuinnA father-of-three has revealed how a heart transplant saved his life and his immense gratitude for his organ donors. Niall Whiteley said he was also extremely grateful to the doctors …
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Dyt Mac Gavan’s father says ‘now is the time’ to change NI’s organ donation laws – Irish News
by News Sourceby News SourceThe father of a four-year-old boy who needs a life-saving heart transplant says “now is the time” to reform organ donation laws in Northern Ireland as he faces a “race …
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Liver Transplantation
Irish student who underwent liver transplant at 5 days old reunites with hero surgeon 20 years later
by Martyn Halleby Martyn HalleThe two meet again after 20 years – an amazing transplant surgeon and a grateful young patient with whom we set a world record that still stands today. When Professor …