Transplant
Researchers from Famerp, supported by Fapesp, tested anakinra to reduce inflammation in kidneys from deceased donors, enhancing their transplant viability. The study, awarded at the 2025 Latin American Transplant Congress, yielded promising results in pig kidneys. In Brazil, 60% to 70% of patients face post-transplant complications.
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Katie Mitchell, a Londoner, has become the longest-surviving patient in the UK after a combined heart and lung transplant 38 years ago, at age 15. Diagnosed with Eisenmenger syndrome at 11, she faced severe health issues before the surgery that transformed her life. Her story underscores the importance of organ donation.