Transplant
'Noble, extraordinary act': Seven-year-old receives life-saving transplant from fallen IDF soldier
After Shahar Gamla was killed in Lebanon, his family’s decision to donate his organs helped save 7-year-old Bel Finkelstein’s life.
'Unbelievable full circle': Terror attack survivor’s kidney saves rescuer’s brother 24 years later
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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.
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.
Five organs donated of reservist left braindead after tank overturned
The soldier donated a kidney in June.
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.
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.
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.
Grapevine: Running a receipt
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Judaism and organ donation: Is respiratory brain death considered death?
Within the Israeli religious-Zionist community, we strongly encourage organ donation and signing an Israeli organ donation card. Many haredim, however, disagree and Diaspora rabbis are divided.
