Hyde woman charged, accused of running boyfriend over with car Monday, November 6 by Louise BennettHYDE — A Hyde woman is facing aggravated assault charges after being accused of running her boyfriend over with her car.According to Clearfield Regional Police, 43-year-old Gabrielle McCord got into an argument with the victim as the two were drinking at a club Thursday... Read More.
Donated organs likely caused Legionnaires’ disease in 2 lung transplant recipients: CDC Friday, September 15 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- The first cases of patients likely contracting Legionnaires' disease from transplanted organs have been identified in a new report.The Pennsylvania Department of Health was informed in July 2022, that two patients who recently received lung transplants both had the disease, according... Read More.
Double lung transplants successfully treat late-stage lung cancer, in a first with new technique Friday, March 17 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- A new double lung transplant technique was successful for two patients with lung cancer, Northwestern Medicine announced. The hospital said it's leveraging that success into a new clinical program that will offer transplants to patients with end-stage lung cancer."Every morning when... Read More.
Four-year-old on the road to recovery after double lung transplant Wednesday, February 15 by ABC News(HOUSTON) -- A 4-year-old from eastern Louisiana is on the road to recovery at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston after receiving a bilateral lung transplant nearly three months ago. Now, her family and medical team are raising awareness of organ donation, especially since Feb.... Read More.
Baby girl born with one lung and given 20% chance of survival goes home Thursday, August 18 by ABC News(SAN DIEGO) -- A California girl has beaten the odds to reunite with her twin and return home with her family after a six-month stay at a San Diego hospital.Charlotte and her twin sister, Olivia, were born to Karla and Joshua Valliere last December,... Read More.
Switching to clean energy would save over 100,000 US lives, American Lung Association reports Thursday, March 31 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- If the United States switched completely to cleaner energy vehicles and power plants, it would not only benefit the environment but also save an estimated 110,000 lives and $1.2 trillion in health costs over the next 30 years, the American Lung... Read More.
How your ZIP code determines your lung health Thursday, December 2 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- This is the fourth and final episode of ABC News Digital's four-part series "Green New Future," which highlights innovators and environmental solutions.While climate change and poor air quality are global issues concerning all people, 29-year-old Darren Riley has found that the... Read More.
Kathy Griffin’s lung surgery “went well” following cancer diagnosis Tuesday, August 3 by ABC News(NOTE LANGUAGE) Kathy Griffin underwent successful surgery following her lung cancer diagnosis.On Monday morning, Griffin, 60 revealed that she was about to have half of her left lung removed because of the cancer. Later that day, a rep for the comedian told
Kathy Griffin announces she has lung cancer Monday, August 2 by ABC News(NOTE LANGUAGE) Kathy Griffin revealed Monday that she has stage 1 lung cancer.The 60-year-old comedian and actress shared a tweet announcing her diagnosis and said she will undergo surgery. She did not reveal when she received her diagnosis.
Texas man who declined COVID-19 vaccine speaks out after undergoing double lung transplant Thursday, June 17 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Joshua Garza had a chance to get vaccinated against COVID-19 in January but he passed it up, thinking he didn't really need it.Now, the 43-year-old Texan is hoping to inspire others to get the shot after he became so ill following... Read More.
