Pig Kidneys Give Hope to Humans in Need

A recent breakthrough in medical science has given hope to people waiting for organ transplants. Two men from New Hampshire have received pig kidneys, and both are doing well. This is a big deal because there are not enough human organs for everyone who needs them. The first man, Tim Andrews, has had a pig kidney for seven months. This is the longest any pig organ has lasted in a human. The second man, Bill Stewart, just had his surgery in June. He is excited to help science move forward.Doctors at Massachusetts General Hospital are leading this research. They say that pig kidneys could help people wait for human organs. Even if the pig kidneys don't last forever, they could give people more time. Bill Stewart is a big fan of science. He knew the risks but decided to go ahead with the transplant. He is happy to be off dialysis and is slowly getting back to work. He even visited his old dialysis clinic to share his good news. The Food and Drug Administration has approved more studies. This means that doctors can learn even more about how pig organs work in humans. It is a big step forward in the world of medicine.