liver transplant
Coverage of liver transplant in the Nexus archive.
- Kansas mother says she’s grateful to be alive after spider bite
A Kansas mother, Britagne Miller, survived a severe medical crisis after a spider bite at Cheney Lake led to complications including infections and end-stage liver failure. Despite pre-existing conditions like blood clotting disorders and a compromised liver, she underwent multiple surgeries and is now seeking a liver transplant.
- Woman battles for her life after spider bite
Britagne Miller in Kansas suffered severe complications from a spider bite, including a staph infection and end-stage liver failure, leading to a dire medical prognosis. Despite being told she might only live days to a month, she was released to home care on July 11 and is awaiting a liver transplant.
- Baby receives lifesaving liver transplant; mother grateful for donor
A three-month-old baby, Sadie Johnson, received a lifesaving liver transplant after being matched with a donor within days, a process faster than typical. Her mother, Mariah Johnson, expressed gratitude for the donor and noted Sadie's rapid recovery. A GoFundMe has been established to support the family during their recovery period.
- National award-winning Malayalam actor Salim Kumar hospitalised, on ventilator support
Salim Kumar, a National award-winning Malayalam actor, was hospitalized in the morning after experiencing health issues and is currently on ventilator support. He had a liver transplant several years ago.