It's not yet clear precisely what caused Bennett's death, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center, where he received the transplant Jan. 7 and had been recovering since.
among animal rights activists, who believe animals should not be sacrificed for human benefit, and among some who objected to Bennett, who had served time in prison for attacking a man with a knife, receiving a life-extending procedure.
He was not eligible for a human heart transplant because he had not been compliant with earlier medical recommendations. Studies have shown that patients who do not follow doctors' orders do not do well with an organ transplant and only a very limited number of human hearts are available for transplant.
When he learned he had no other options, he agreed to be the first person to receive a gene-edited pig heart, which he hoped would be a bridge until he could prove himself worthy of a human heart., without any signs of rejection. Extremely weak from so much time in bed, Bennett was receiving rehabilitation and was able to sit up and watch the Super Bowl, with his physical therapist, even singing along with a performance of"America the Beautiful."Bennett's son, David Bennett, Jr.
Norge Siste Nytt, Norge Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også lese nyheter som ligner på denne som vi har samlet inn fra andre nyhetskilder.
'World-first' heart-thymus transplant success for EastonDoctors hope the pioneering procedure, believed to be a world first, marks a new chapter for transplant surgery.
Les mer »
Duke performs world's first baby heart transplant with twist to fight rejectionEaston Sinnamon of Asheboro, North Carolina, received his unique transplant last summer when he was 6 months old.
Les mer »
Israel Reports First Polio Case in DecadesAn unvaccinated child in Israel has contracted polio, according to health officials, the country's first case of the highly transmissible virus since the 1980s.
Les mer »
Queen Elizabeth II has first in-person meeting since COVID diagnosisThe 95-year-old monarch appeared to be in good spirits Monday as she met with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at Windsor Castle.
Les mer »
Yandex bond woes are first step to state takeoverThe U.S.-listed Russian tech group may default on a $1.25 bln debt. Even if it cuts a deal with creditors, the economic hit from sanctions will crush its revenue from e-commerce and selling ads. President Vladimir Putin’s internet goals make eventual nationalisation likely.
Les mer »
Florida to be first state to recommend healthy kids not get COVID-19 vaccine, contradicting CDCSurgeon General Joseph Ladapo has announced that Florida will be the first state in the nation to officially recommend against the COVID19 vaccine for healthy children.
Les mer »