Record medical: Un rinichi de porc transplantat unui american a funcționat aproape nouă luni

A genetically modified pig kidney functioned for 271 days in an American patient, marking a record for such transplants. This case suggests that animal organs could serve as temporary solutions for patients awaiting human donors. Tim Andrews, suffering from end-stage renal failure, received the pig kidney on January 25, 2025, allowing him to avoid dialysis for several months. Despite initial success, the kidney's function deteriorated after six months due to blood vessel issues. Researchers emphasize the potential of xenotransplantation amid a significant organ shortage, with around 100,000 people in the U.S. waiting for kidney transplants.