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Although transplantation is still regarded as a "new" form of alternative medical treatment, in December 2004 the world celebrated the 50th anniversary of the first-ever organ transplant. In 2005, we will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the first successful cornea transplant. In this section, you will learn about the differences between organ and tissue transplantation. You will also discover how legislation is impacting donation and transplantation. And the true accounts of transplant recipients will help illustrate how much it means to be given another chance at life. |
Organ Transplantation Facts
A useful introduction to the subject of organ transplantation, including an historical overview, an explanation of which organs can be transplanted and the transplant process, a reference to the national waiting, a listing of the New York metropolitan transplant centers, and data on survival rates. |
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Tissue Transplantation Facts
This section focuses on the history of tissue transplantation, the different types of tissues that can be transplanted, transplant success rates, and safety issues. |
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Gift of Life Stories
Organ and tissue recipients tell us in their own words what it feels like to be given a second chance at life. |
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Gift of a Lifetime Documentary
For two weeks, from March 22, 2004, those visiting this website followed a team of journalists during an exciting webcast as they documented the dramatic stories of patients waiting for life-saving organ transplants. The Gift of a Lifetime is now a permanent fixture on the Internet. It is a unique, educational documentary about organ donation and transplants in America. |
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