The mini-hearts are the first to beat like that of a human embryo. Dubbed ‘cardioid,’ the miniature heart is the size of a sesame-seed and has a hollow chamber that beats 60-100 times per minute.
Five years ago, Natasha Tiwari bravely spoke out about ‘a culture of mistrust and ignorance’ in her community which, she believed, would condemn her to die. The talented mixed-race soul singer, who once thrilled the crowds at the Mobo Awards, desperately needed a kidney transplant after the type 1 diabetes she’d had since childhood led to … Read more
Up to 70% of young ‘long Covid’ victims suffer organ damage four months after beating the infection, study shows Study of patients with ‘long Covid’ shows almost 70% have damage to an organ More than 60,000 Britons are thought to be affected by long-lasting symptoms The data sheds light on the impact of the virus … Read more
Younger ‘long Covid’ victims suffer multiple organ damage: Health issues can linger for up to four months after coronavirus infection even for those at low-risk from the illness, study shows Study of patients with ‘long Covid’ shows almost 70% have damage to an organ More than 60,000 Britons are thought to be affected by long-lasting … Read more
Horrifying moment helicopter carrying donor heart crashes on roof of LA hospital – but organ is rescued before being DROPPED by a doctor and transplanted into a patient Helicopter flew from San Diego to Keck Hospital in East Los Angeles on Friday The medical helicopter was carrying a donor heart that was to be transplanted … Read more
Horrifying moment helicopter carrying donor heart crashes on the roof of Los Angeles hospital, before doctor DROPS rescued organ on the ground – but transplant is still able to go ahead Helicopter flew from San Diego to Keck Hospital in East Los Angeles on Friday The medical helicopter was carrying a donor heart that was … Read more
New organ discovered in the human throat that lubricates an area behind the nose is found accidentally by researchers studying prostate cancer The tubarial salivary glands are located in the back of the nose About 1.5 inches long, the two glands help keep the area well-lubricated The discovery was accidental, as researchers were looking for … Read more
Together against all odds: Charity campaigner and son, three, have survived life-saving organ transplants – while the mother has also battled against lymphoma cancer Mother Alexe Deane survived a heart transplant and also battled against cancer Her son Khari had to have his gall bladder removed and have a liver transplant Miss Deane, 27, has … Read more
Together against all odds: Charity campaigner and son, three, have survived life-saving organ transplants – while the mother has also battled against lymphoma cancer Mother Alexe Deane survived a heart transplant and also battled against cancer Her son Khari had to have his gall bladder removed and have a liver transplant Miss Deane, 27, has … Read more
Flanked by two nurses in uniform, and still in his backless NHS hospital gown, my 66-year-old father, Don, takes a few tentative steps. He pauses, steadying himself, using his IV drip stand for balance, and then takes a few more – slightly more assured – paces. There are tears in my eyes. My big, strong dad, … Read more