The first successful kidney transplant was performed in 1954 and occurred in Boston. A kidney from an identical twin was transplanted into his dying brother's body and was not rejected because it did not appear foreign to his body.
Did you know?
More than 4.4billion prescriptions were dispensed within the United States in 2016.
Did you know?
Thyroid conditions cause a higher risk of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
Did you know?
The horizontal fraction bar was introduced by the Arabs.
Did you know?
Cutaneous mucormycosis is a rare fungal infection that has been fatal in at least 29% of cases, and in as many as 83% of cases, depending on the patient's health prior to infection. It has occurred often after natural disasters such as tornados, and early treatment is essential.
Color-enhanced X-ray of the colon taken during a barium enema.