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Richard Slayman, the first person to ever receive a kidney from a pig, has died, according to Massachusetts General Hospital, where the transplant was performed in March.In a statement late Saturday, the transplant team said they "have no indication" Slayman's death was the result of the transplant, which the hospital had heralded as a major scientific achievement.Slayman, 62, a systems manager for the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, had already endured a transplant with a human kidney that had to be removed because of complications and was struggling with three-times-a-week dialysis when he agreed to the experimental pig-kidney procedure.When they announced that surgery had been successful, the Mass. General team said such animal-to-human transplants, known as xenotransplantation, offer the possibility of solving the human organ shortage and a potential option for the hundreds of thousands of Americans suffering on dialysis. Slayman appeared to be recovering...

Bone cancer in the bones of the hands or feet is easier to treat than in the jawbone, base of the skull, in the spine, or in the hip bone. Most of the patients after bone surgery do not understand how to take care of themselves, so that they do not have to face such serious condition further. In such a situation, there are some easy tips for you, so that you can take good care of your bone cancer surgery. Let us know in detail- Get regular checkups done after surgery Dr. Akhilesh says that even after the completion of cancer treatment, patients should keep getting their regular checkups done. Don't forget to have regular follow-ups with your doctor, especially if you've had bone surgery. Because sometimes small areas inside the body with cancer cells are not detected, regular checkups can give the right information about it. Also it becomes possible to treat it on time. maintaining a healthy lifestyle Doctors tell that after bone cancer surgery, you need to pay special atten...

Fistula is a problem in which infection occurs in the glands of the anus. In this case, an abscess occurs in the anus, due to which pus or pus starts coming out. Most people get this problem treated through surgery. At the same time, the reason for this disease can be due to obesity and sitting in one place for a long time. Fistula is also treated with antibiotics. At the same time, the treatment of fistula is also hidden in Ayurveda. Mainly with the help of Ashwagandha you can treat fistula. Today, in this article, we will tell in detail about how to treat fistula with Ashwagandha. Let's know (how to use ashwagandha) about it in detail - What does Ayurvedacharya say Ayurvedacharya of Ghaziabad Golden Jubilee Dr. Rahul Chaturvedi says that Ashwagandha has many medicinal properties. It is rich in antioxidants, anti-inflammatory properties, which can reduce inflammation. By consuming Ashwagandha with milk in the morning and evening, you can reduce the problem of fistula. Also, it ...

A mosquito man was taken to the hospital and hung between life and death. However, after a lot of difficulty, his life has been saved. People are very upset due to mosquito bites and sometimes there can be fatal diseases like dengue. But hearing the case that has come to light from Germany recently, everyone's hair is on stand. A mosquito bite left a man in a coma and required 30 operations. He experienced flu-like symptoms for the first time. The infection spread so much that due to the poison, along with his liver, kidney, heart and lungs also stopped working. After this the operation had to be done. Talking about his experience, Rotschke told the Daily Star, "I was not abroad. Suddenly, a large abscess formed on my left thigh. Doctors very quickly guessed that an Asian tiger mosquito bite was the cause. .caused the whole thing and called in an expert...

Hernia is a common problem in the abdomen. The pain caused by this is unbearable, in this disease the lower part of the abdomen is most affected. Hernia is actually caused by the weak muscles of the abdomen. This problem is mostly seen in older people, especially women. The problem of hernia is also seen in children. When children have hernia, they have to face many problems. Recognizing its symptoms at the right time and undergoing surgery can cure the problem of hernia in children. The problem of hernia in children is due to weakness in the peritoneum. Surgery is used in this problem. Let us know about the early symptoms seen when a hernia occurs in children. Hernia Symptoms in Children There are many symptoms that appear when there is a problem of hernia in children. In the beginning, problems like abdominal pain and swelling in the testicles are seen. However, the swelling caused by a hernia in children is not permanent and in many cases the swelling is very less visible. Usually ...