rachel60+FollowPig Lungs in Humans?! Science Just Did ThatSurgeons just transplanted a genetically modified pig lung into a brain dead human—and it worked for nine days! This wild experiment is part of the push to solve the organ shortage crisis. The pig lung didn’t trigger a crazy immune response, but it did get attacked over time. Experts say we’re not ready for pig lungs in living patients yet, but this is a big step. Would you ever consider a pig organ transplant? #Health #BodyHealth #MedicalBreakthrough30Share
rachel60+FollowPig Lung Transplant: Wild Science or Future Fix?A team in China just pulled off the first-ever transplant of a genetically modified pig lung into a brain-dead man—and it worked for nine days! While pig hearts and kidneys have been tried before, lungs are a whole new level. The experiment hit some snags, with the body starting to reject the organ, but it’s a big step toward tackling the massive organ shortage. Still, don’t expect pig lungs in hospitals anytime soon—there’s a lot more work to do! #Health #BodyHealth #MedicalBreakthrough01Share
Joseph Bradley+FollowTransplants Without Lifelong Meds?!Imagine getting a kidney transplant and NOT having to take those harsh immune-suppressing drugs forever. That’s what happened to Mark Welter, who got both a kidney and stem cells from his sister. Four years later, he’s med-free and feeling amazing! In a new clinical trial, 19 out of 20 patients were able to ditch their meds within a year. This could be a total game-changer for transplant patients, though more research is needed before it’s for everyone. Still, wow! #Health #BodyHealth #MedicalBreakthrough70Share
Jacqueline Howard DDS+FollowTransplants Without Lifelong Meds?!Imagine getting a kidney transplant and NOT having to take immune-suppressing drugs forever. That’s what happened to Mark Welter, thanks to a new approach where patients get a stem cell transplant along with their new organ. Most people in a recent trial ditched the meds within a year—and stayed off them! It’s not for everyone yet, but this could be a total game-changer for future transplant patients. Would you try it if you could? #Health #BodyHealth #MedicalBreakthrough100Share
Lisa Ramirez+FollowBreakthrough Brain Treatment Alert!Did you know there’s a new, less-invasive way to treat normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH)—a brain condition that can look like Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s? Cooper University Health Care is testing a tiny implant called the eShunt System that drains excess brain fluid without the need for major surgery. It could mean quicker recovery and fewer risks for older adults dealing with walking, memory, or bladder issues. Cooper’s the only hospital in Philly/South Jersey in this national trial! #Health #BodyHealth #MedicalBreakthrough10Share
Edward Parrish+FollowCursed Tomb Fungus vs. Cancer?!Remember the 'pharaoh’s curse' that supposedly killed King Tut’s tomb explorers? Turns out, the same creepy fungus blamed for the curse might actually help fight leukemia! Scientists tweaked molecules from Aspergillus flavus (aka the 'curse fungus') and found they could kill cancer cells in the lab—some even worked as well as existing leukemia drugs. It’s still super early days, but who knew ancient tomb spores could be the next big thing in cancer research? Nature is wild! #ScienceNews #CancerResearch #MedicalBreakthrough #Health #BodyHealth30Share
shermandarlene+FollowNew Hope for Tough-to-Treat Stomach CancerAmgen’s latest cancer drug just hit a major milestone! Their experimental therapy, bemarituzumab, helped advanced gastric cancer patients live longer when paired with chemo in a big late-stage trial. The catch? Some folks had eye issues and nausea, so doctors are keeping a close watch on side effects. Still, this could be a game-changer for people with few options. More details are coming soon—fingers crossed for more good news! #CancerResearch #MedicalBreakthrough #Amgen #Health #BodyHealth120Share
Michelle Welch+FollowAmgen’s Cancer Drug Shows Real PromiseBig news in cancer research: Amgen’s new drug, Bemarituzumab, just proved it can help late-stage gastric cancer patients live longer when combined with chemo. The trial hit its main goal, and the results are especially hopeful for people whose tumors overexpress the FGFR2b protein. There are some side effects (think eye issues and nausea), but this could be a real game-changer for nearly 1 million new patients each year. Stocktwits is buzzing, but AMGN stock is still a bit of a rollercoaster! #CancerResearch #Amgen #MedicalBreakthrough #Health #BodyHealth332Share
Jacqueline Howard DDS+FollowEarwax Sniff Test for Parkinson’s?Who knew your earwax could spill secrets about your health? Scientists just found that the smell of earwax might help spot Parkinson’s disease way before the usual symptoms show up. They trained an AI to sniff out certain chemicals in earwax, and it was 94% accurate at telling who had Parkinson’s! It’s still early days, but this could mean a super simple, non-invasive test for early detection. Wild, right? #ParkinsonsAwareness #HealthNews #MedicalBreakthrough #Health #BodyHealth70Share
Jacqueline Howard DDS+FollowDiabetes Cure? Stem Cells Show Wild ResultsImagine ditching insulin shots for good—10 out of 12 people in a new stem cell trial did just that! Lab-grown pancreatic cells were infused into their livers, and within a year, most didn’t need insulin anymore. Plus, those scary low blood sugar episodes? Gone. The catch: lifelong immune-suppressing meds, with some tummy troubles and headaches. Still, this could be a total game-changer for diabetes. Would you try it if you could? #DiabetesCure #StemCellTherapy #MedicalBreakthrough #Health #BodyHealth51Share
