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Amputee's first Christmas with new hand after sepsis

Kim Smith, 64, a quadruple amputee from Milton Keynes, is celebrating her first Christmas able to open presents after a life-changing hand transplant. She urges sepsis awareness and organ donation talks.

NHS 'revolution' to boost organ transplant numbers

A 'revolutionary' NHS surgical technique could provide hundreds more lifesaving transplants. The new method, pioneered in the UK, is being rolled out nationwide to increase usable organs.

Common virus linked to bladder cancer, study finds

New UK research reveals how the widespread BK virus, often caught in childhood, can cause DNA damage leading to bladder cancer years later. Learn the warning signs and new prevention hope.

Childhood virus may raise bladder cancer risk

A common childhood virus, BK virus, can cause DNA damage linked to bladder cancer, a major UK study reveals. This explains higher risks for transplant patients and offers new prevention hopes.

Woman donates kidney to ex-husband's girlfriend

A remarkable story of forgiveness as a Texas woman saves her ex-husband's girlfriend by donating a kidney, ending their 10-year feud. Discover how compassion overcame conflict.

5 Vital UK Health Stories You Need to Read

This week's powerful health stories include a life-saving cord blood transplant and a child's cancer battle. Read these brave accounts that could help others.

Face Transplants: 20 Years of Hope and Hardship

Two decades after the world's first face transplant, patients face lifelong struggles with rejection, poverty and psychological trauma. Explore the complex reality behind this experimental surgery.

Freed Hamas hostage Emily Hand marks 11th birthday

Emily Hand celebrates her 11th birthday two years after being freed from 49 days of Hamas captivity. Her father Thomas reveals her remarkable recovery journey and their hopes for the future.

Bernie Kosar Discharged After Liver Transplant

NFL icon Bernie Kosar is discharged from hospital after a successful liver transplant. The Cleveland Browns legend shares positive health update and plans to watch Monday Night Football.

Bernie Kosar to receive liver transplant

Former Cleveland Browns quarterback Bernie Kosar is scheduled for a liver transplant after suffering internal bleeding. The NFL legend also battles Parkinson's disease. Send your support.

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