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Organ Trail: The Final Journey Part Two
It's a Two Partah!
In this episode, we are back in the fascinating world of organ donation—from the incredible science behind allografts to the groundbreaking new technology improving organ preservation and transportation. Learn how donated hearts, kidneys, livers, and lungs make their life-saving journeys, from cutting-edge hypothermic perfusion systems to reanimation warming transport systems. We’ll bust common myths about organ donation, explore the role of living donors, and discuss how organ research is advancing the success rates of transplants. Whether you’re curious about how organs are matched, the difference between brain death and circulatory death donation, or the ethical questions around transplantation, this episode offers an insider’s look into the future of saving lives through donation. Perfect for anyone interested in transplant medicine, medical technology, or healthcare innovation.
Resources
https://www.transmedics.com/ocs-hcp/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37778525/
https://www.paragonixtechnologies.com/
https://donatelife.net/donation/types/living-donation/
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