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Pioneering Pig Kidney Transplant Recipient Dies Two Months Post-Surgery

by Tristan Burbank

Pioneering Pig Kidney Transplant Recipient Dies Two Months Post-Surgery

13 May, 2024

Richard 'Rick' Slayman, aged 62, who was the first to receive a pig kidney transplant in a historic medical procedure, has died about two months following the surgery. This event raises questions about the viability and future of xenotransplantation.

The Safety Debate: Unveiling AstraZeneca's Covishield and Vaxzevria Vaccine Risks

by Tristan Burbank

The Safety Debate: Unveiling AstraZeneca's Covishield and Vaxzevria Vaccine Risks

30 Apr, 2024

As the world combats COVID-19, AstraZeneca faces scrutiny with Covishield and Vaxzevria vaccines reportedly exhibiting undisclosed, potentially hazardous side effects. These revelations have ignited a discourse on the need for clarity and exhaustive testing in vaccine distribution.

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