To meet the needs of a growing and aging population, an additional 100 adult bone marrow/stem cell transplants per year for blood-related cancers will be required within the next three …
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There have been 263 organ transplants in Ireland this year thanks to organ donors, and one Cork man who benefited from a double transplant described the donation as an “incredible …
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A total of 263 transplants resulting from organ donations carried out in 2024 – Irish Times
by Jack Whiteby Jack WhiteA total of 263 organ transplants were carried out this year, according to the Health Executive (HSE), ahead of organ donation reforms that come into force next year. The HSE's …
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If you or a loved one is facing organ failure, you'll want to learn as much as you can about the complexities of organ donation and transplantation. Whether it's a …
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Kidney Transplantation
Cancellation of kidney transplants a 'devastating blow' to charities
by News Sourceby News SourceCharities in Northern Ireland said they were “suffering a huge blow” after life-saving kidney transplant operations within the Belfast Health Trust's jurisdiction could not take place over the weekend. The …
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The Irish Kidney Association said it hoped new legislation would come into force to allow people who do not want to donate their organs to opt out. This year, the …
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Kidney Transplantation
Belfast becomes world leader in living donor kidney transplants thanks to 'selfless' kidney donors and 'outstanding' transplant team: #WorldKidneyDay
by News Sourceby News SourceProfessor Charlotte McArdle, Chief Nursing Officer for Northern Ireland, celebrated Northern Ireland's “selfless” kidney donors who have given the gift of life to more than 2,000 people at World Kidney …
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Heart Transplantation
“I had two heart transplants before I was 30.”
by Denise Smithby Denise SmithAfter suffering a heart attack aged 18, Aoife Farrell has had two heart transplants and now exercises five times a week, writes Denise Smith. Aoife Farrell, from Bray Co Wicklow, …
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Kidney Transplantation
Belfast City Hospital breaks UK record with five kidney transplants in one day
by News Sourceby News SourceSeptember 28, 2015 Updated on Sep. 29, 2015 Image caption, All five patients were discharged from the hospital within eight days of surgery, the surgeons said. A Belfast hospital has …
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Beaumont Hospital has rescinded a recommendation by top doctors to remove unvaccinated COVID-19 patients from the kidney transplant waiting list. The move comes more than two weeks after a letter …