/tags/transplant Transplant en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍřĚěĚĂ Tue, 14 Nov 2023 11:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2023-11-12/he-lived-without-lungs-for-a-day-how-a-remarkable-transplant-operation-saved-him The flu almost killed a 34-year-old Jefferson County man who was addicted to vaping. But, an innovative doctor — and some DD-sized breast implants — made him eligible for a transplant. Tue, 14 Nov 2023 11:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2023-11-12/he-lived-without-lungs-for-a-day-how-a-remarkable-transplant-operation-saved-him Diane Webber, Diane Webber /health-science-environment/2022-12-27/missouri-s-t-professor-is-looking-to-ai-to-help-with-kidney-transplants A four-year study will help develop AI software that will speed up the process of matching donated kidneys with patients in need, especially those not at the top of the transplant list. Tue, 27 Dec 2022 13:15:24 GMT /health-science-environment/2022-12-27/missouri-s-t-professor-is-looking-to-ai-to-help-with-kidney-transplants Jonathan Ahl /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2019-09-16/how-entrepreneurial-boomerangs-and-transplants-are-finding-their-way-in-st-louis Since Jessica Ciccone moved back to her hometown of St. Louis in 2012 after years living in Boston, she’s found a niche connecting local professionals… Mon, 16 Sep 2019 22:01:29 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2019-09-16/how-entrepreneurial-boomerangs-and-transplants-are-finding-their-way-in-st-louis Evie Hemphill /health-science-environment/2017-11-05/analysis-transplant-system-fails-many-patients-here This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon: September 7, 2008 - It has been nearly 25 years since the nation passed the National Organ Transplant… Mon, 06 Nov 2017 02:09:19 GMT /health-science-environment/2017-11-05/analysis-transplant-system-fails-many-patients-here Siobhan McGowan /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2017-04-24/after-a-tumultuous-year-ksdk-anchor-anne-allred-shares-her-story-of-overcoming-kidney-failure Last April, KSDK Anchor Anne Allred hadn’t given a thought to organ donation. She was preparing to have a baby in August and balancing life as an evening… Mon, 24 Apr 2017 21:07:51 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2017-04-24/after-a-tumultuous-year-ksdk-anchor-anne-allred-shares-her-story-of-overcoming-kidney-failure Kelly Moffitt /education/2013-01-01/slu-doctor-praises-transplant-center-but-says-finding-outpatient-caregivers-can-be-issue This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Jan. 1, 2013 - The doctor in charge of the division of hematology and oncology at Saint Louis… Tue, 01 Jan 2013 14:04:11 GMT /education/2013-01-01/slu-doctor-praises-transplant-center-but-says-finding-outpatient-caregivers-can-be-issue Robert Joiner /health-science-environment/2011-12-13/washington-university-program-spurs-living-kidney-donations This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Dec. 13, 2011 - Lance Martin was born with Type 1 diabetes. As he got older, complications started to… Tue, 13 Dec 2011 18:01:44 GMT /health-science-environment/2011-12-13/washington-university-program-spurs-living-kidney-donations Melanie McCabe /politics-issues/2011-02-13/commentary-death-panels-and-the-politics-of-spin This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Feb. 13, 2011- If you are pining for an allegory for the schism that divides our country, two recent… Sun, 13 Feb 2011 17:29:42 GMT /politics-issues/2011-02-13/commentary-death-panels-and-the-politics-of-spin /health-science-environment/2010-12-23/double-transplant-improves-quality-of-life-for-some-diabetics Type 2 diabetes – the kind related to obesity and an unhealthy diet – gets a lot of attention these days. But there’s another, less common, form of the… Thu, 23 Dec 2010 12:37:43 GMT /health-science-environment/2010-12-23/double-transplant-improves-quality-of-life-for-some-diabetics /health-science-environment/2009-09-02/d-is-for-dialysis-community-cinema-documentary-explores-organ-donation This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon Sept. 2, 2009 - Jim Granato describes his documentary "D tour" as "a rock 'n' roll film about life,… Wed, 02 Sep 2009 19:24:34 GMT /health-science-environment/2009-09-02/d-is-for-dialysis-community-cinema-documentary-explores-organ-donation Mary Delach Leonard