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Girl in need of lung highlights transplant rules' favoritism

Rules about children receiving organ donations in the spotlight amid the case of 10-year-old girl who needs a life-saving lung transplant
Experts say it's time to fix transplant rules

Health Secretary Kathleen Sebelius wants review of rules to make children eligible for adult organ transplants. Last year, there were 20 lung donors under the age of 12, while there were more than 1,700 donors for adults. Dr. Jon LaPook shares the story of another child waiting for a transplant.

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120,000-year-old tumor discovered in Neanderthal remains

Abnormal bone growth, which is similar to modern-day fibrous dysplasias, may give insight into the origins of cancer
Dying girl added to adult lung transplant waiting list, boy also sues to be added

Ruling doesn't guarantee Sarah a new set of lungs, since matches are based on blood type, risk of dying
Hero dog Kabang cleared to go home with reconstructed nose

Dog jumped in front of motorcycle to save two young girls underwent eight months of procedures to fix face, other health issues
FDA panel backs changes to Avandia safety rules

Advisory panel of experts told FDA that heart safety restrictions that have been on diabetes drug since 2010 should be modified
Hero dog Kabang gets new nose

Kabang, a Filipino dog who lost his snout saving two young children, received reconstructive surgery at UC Davis

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Chinese man goes to hospital, finds out he's woman with ovarian cyst

Patient had two genetic conditions so rare that only six cases are on record, doctors reported
CDC study of extreme heat shows importance of staying cool

About 650 heat-related deaths could be prevented each year, the CDC warns in new study
Hepatitis A victim shocked organic berries almost led to liver transplant

Geoff Soza, 64, was celebrating his 30th wedding anniversary at Yellowstone National Park when he took ill
Judge grants exception for 10-year-old's lung transplant

A 10-year-old girl with cystic fibrosis that desperately needs a lung transplant now has a better chance of getting one, thanks to a judge's decision. CBS News' Terrell Brown reports.

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Avandia: Even if FDA reverses restrictions, will diabetes drug make a comeback?

Expert says "flawed" data a likely sticking point for docs in prescribing ex-top-selling diabetes drug; only 3,000 people still take drug in U.S.
Avandia: FDA may reverse restrictions

Once the top-selling diabetes pill in the world, Avandia was severely restricted by the FDA after reports that taking the drug could raise the risk of heart attack. But now, the agency may reverse those restrictions. Dr. Jon LaPook discusses the potential move and what it could mean for diabetes sufferers.

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Judge's ruling enables girl to get life-saving lung transplant

10-year-old Sarah Murnaghan, who has stage-end cystic fibrosis, had been deemed ineligible to get a lung from an adult donor
Half-marathon runner's back pain actually surprise pregnancy labor

Minnesota couple Trish and John Staine were shocked by the surprise birth, since John previously had a vasectomy

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