Now playing Next Health news This US lab is modifying pig livers to transplant them into humans To help people waiting for transplants, US scientists are exploring alternatives like bioengineering organs from animals. 01/01/2023
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Now playing Next Health news Patient without COVID vaccine denied heart transplant by US hospital The Boston hospital said it is their policy that all transplant patients be COVID vaccinated because of the higher risks of them dying from the virus. 27/01/2022