transplant

Rocket victim Michael Samara saves six lives with marathon organ donation

The lives of Israeli citizens were saved from organ transplants by Michael Samara, who died of wounds from an Iron Dome interception on Friday.

Miraculous kidney donation between friends spans continents and save lives

The complex and sensitive cross-continental operation required coordination between senior officials in both countries.

First pig-to-human kidney transplant performed in Boston

a 62-year-old man received a pig kidney at Massachusetts General Hospital. This landmark surgery represents a significant step forward in addressing the chronic shortage of organs for transplant.

By REUTERS
21/03/2024
Hands holding green organ transplant awareness ribbon (illustrative).

Campaign at municipal election sites for organ donation registration

Those who get ADI cards also have priority when receiving a donated organ if they need one, said the chairman of Israel Transplant's Steering Committee.

Israeli surgeon hopes to bring movement back to amputees from Oct. 7 massacre

Since October 7, Dr. Zvika Steinberger has treated severely injured patients with upper and lower limb injuries, some amputated and some saved from amputation.

By DR. ITAI GAL
22/01/2024

Israeli hospital can now use artificial heart device transplants

The left-ventrical-assist device (LVAD) helps pump blood from the lower left heart chamber, called the left ventricle, to the rest of the body.

Adopted man discovers wife of six years is his biological sister

The truth came to light as the man underwent compatibility tests to determine his suitability as a kidney donor for his wife.

By WALLA!
13/07/2023

Family of Yaniv brothers meet recipients of their donated, transplanted corneas

The meeting will take place at the Rabin Medical Center-Beilinson Campus in Petah Tikva, where the transplant transplants took place. 

Hands holding green organ transplant awareness ribbon (illustrative).

Majority of Israelis would be willing to donate organs, study finds

The Israeli public's willingness to donate organs is now at 60%. The rest are mainly held back by the religious factor.

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