In 2018, King Abdullah II visited Washington with a clear message. He stood at the White House, previously he met the US president, Biden. The King was essential to the US, but the visit had a shadow. King Abdullah II of Jordan faces a very tough mission as he sits down to talk to the US
Organ transport these days is a lot different than it used to be. For most of history, organs were kept on ice during transit before transplant. But that's not the case anymore. Imagine this: a kidney being pumped with a nutrient-rich solution, tracking its journey to the recipient. Now imagine tha
A recent study explored the use of post-transplant high-dose cyclophosphamide (PTCy) in haematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) from mismatched unrelated donors (MMUD) in patients with acute myeloid malignancies. The research focused on whether PTCy, along with a calcineurine inhibitor and my
Imagine losing your sight due to a diseased cornea. Corneal transplants can be a lifesaver for many who want to see clearly again. The process involves swapping out the damaged cornea with a new, healthy one from a donor. But have you ever wondered about the cost of making that corneal tissue read
Gaza refuses to be a trophy to Trump's designs. People just want to rebuilt their lives where they are. People in Gaza are saying they are not going anywhere. The Americans think Gaza is a big piece of real estate. They do not understand the connection with the land. A professor in Gaza, Abo Ka
Doctors and nurses who care for patients undergoing cell transplants have an enormous task. They need to discuss life-threatening situations with their patients and families. But how do these professionals approach these delicate conversations? This study explored the different ways doctors and nur
Corneal transplants are a big deal. They are the most common type of transplant surgery. Medical students are the doctors of tomorrow. The future of corneal transplant awareness relies on them. To help these students understand the importance of corneal transplants, a study was set up. The
Imagine a messed-up blood system where blood cells aren't even given a fair chance to grow and do their job. It's called MDS, and it's a problem no one wants. Think of a bunch of key players in the bone marrow. There are special cells called MSCs, which are like the mega landlords of the bone marrow
In a major medical breakthrough, a 66-year-old man in Boston recently received a kidney transplant. This isn't just any kidney. It came from a pig! This was the fourth time a pig kidney was transplanted into a human in the U. S. And it's part of a new clinical trial approved by the Food and Drug Adm
A recent tragedy at Reagan National Airport has led to some big changes. The Federal Aviation Administration has decided to slow down the number of flights coming into the airport. Instead of 28, they are now allowing only 26 flights per hour to land. This comes after a deadly collision between a sm
