In theory, scare organs are allocated based on medical necessity. In reality, they're sometimes sold to the highest bidder, leaving patients like my cousin Harry to face slow, agonizing deaths. Read more
Chicago Suntimes - Dec 28
When Vladimir Putin told Xi Jinping that organ transplants might let a person live to 150, scientists everywhere winced. The comment made headlines for its absurdity, but the timing was almost poetic. That same week, researchers reported a molecular “switch” that helps donor livers survive longer... Read more
Vice News - Oct 27
The NYU Langone Transplant Institute is the state's top-quality program for liver and kidney transplantation and has some of the fastest heart and lung transplant rates in the nation, according to the latest national data. Read more
Medical News - Oct 17
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) said it is moving to shut down a major organ procurement organization amid actions to reform the nation’s organ transplant system. The HHS said an investigation uncovered “years of unsafe practices, poor training, chronic underperformance, underst... Read more
The Hill - Sep 18
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Cnn - Sep 08
Russian Vladimir Putin was overheard chatting to China's leader Xi Jinping during their recent meeting and both said they wanted to live until they were 150 years old Read more
Mirror - Sep 08
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin were caught on a hot mic discussing longevity and organ transplants during a military parade in Beijing, sparking controversy over China's alleged forced organ harvesting practices. Read more
The Washington Times - Sep 04
The federal government is cracking down on the U.S.organ transplant system, investigating donation groups accused of safety lapses and overhauling policies meant to protect donors and recipients. Read more
Buffalonews - Aug 30
Organ donation groups accused of safety lapses are facing multiple investigations, and new policies are underway to protect patients. Read more
The New York Times - Aug 28
Health Resources and Services Administration Administrator Thomas Engels says the agency is undertaking a sweeping overhaul of the entity legally responsible for managing the organ waitlist and allocation nationwide. Read more
Cnn - Aug 03
