Florida boy receives states first partial heart transplant
The patient, Greyson Gonzalez, lives on the west coast of Florida but was born in New York, where he was first diagnosed with a ventricular septal defect—essentially, a hole in his heart.
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The patient, Greyson Gonzalez, lives on the west coast of Florida but was born in New York, where he was first diagnosed with a ventricular septal defect—essentially, a hole in his heart.
Siblings don't always like to share, but when Rey Mendoza of Miami Lakes needed a new kidney, his brother, Christopher, decided to part with one of his own.
Tim Fitzpatrick, a father of a chronically ill child, saw the story of a boy in need of a new kidney and felt compelled to help.
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
Lacy Cornelius Boyd needed IV nutrition and an ileostomy bag after a devastating car crash. A rare transplant was her only option.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a move to decertify an organ procurement organization and steps to reform the organ donation system.
Micah Clayborne was diagnosed with Danon disease, a rare condition, after complaining of chest pains. He needed a heart transplant.
Symaria Glenn saved five lives by donating six organs, including one to her own father, Shawn Glenn, who needed a kidney.
Lisa Pisano, a woman who received a mechanical heart pump in addition to a pig kidney transplant earlier this year, has died.
In February, the hospital's transplant institute donated 6 of Symaria's organs to five recipients, including her father, who received one of her kidneys.
A woman's need for a new kidney was met by her husband, who created art from the ordeal.
Aaron James lost most of his face in a 2021 work accident where he accidentally touched a live wire.
The success of the ground-breaking study could potentially save lives, and get people the organs they need sooner.
At 3 years old, JP Medina is one of the youngest hemodialysis patients at Nicklaus Children's Hospital.
