Surgeons Transplant Engineered Pig Kidney Into Fourth Patient
A 66-year-old man from New Hampshire became the fourth person to receive a pig’s kidney.
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China tightens grip on tech, minerals and engineers as trade war spirals
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UK economy unexpectedly grew 0.1% in fourth quarter
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Fourth judge blocks Trump’s birthright executive order
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Crypto scams likely hit a new record in 2024, driven by 'pig butchering' and AI, says Chainalysis
Crypto scam revenue is estimated to have hit record levels last year as cybercriminals leverage new technologies like AI and become more organized.CNBC - 4d -
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Indiana doctors sue to protect abortion patients' health information
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A doctor arrested in Germany over patients’ deaths is now suspected of 10 killings
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Treasury yields end at highest in at least a week on Fed’s patient rate stance
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Doctor arrested in Germany over patients' deaths is now suspected of 10 killings
A doctor in Berlin who was first arrested in August on suspicion of killing four elderly patients is now suspected of killing a total of 10 patients, investigators said Tuesday.NBC News - Feb. 12 -
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Australian Health Workers Suspended After Threatening Israeli Patients
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Watch: Clive Myrie finds corridors filled with patients at London hospital
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WATCH: Cancer patient builds victory bell for hospital where he volunteers
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Planned Parenthood in Crisis as Patients Report Botched Care and Tired Staff
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Beyond the Possible: How AbbVie Uses Technology to Transform Medicines for Patients
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America is sick. Healthier food can help patients in recovery.
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Trump vs the media: US president wages war on the fourth estate
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Brighton v Chelsea: FA Cup fourth round – live
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FA Cup fourth round: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action
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McDonald’s reports sales growth in fourth quarter as Gaza boycott eases
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Shopify beats on fourth-quarter revenue, but gives mixed guidance
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