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An incredible story of hope, family and medical innovation The problem seemed insurmountable. A young woman born with an incurable…
Liver Transplant Patient Celebrates Anniversary
Benigna Carrillo received the first liver transplant performed by USC doctors. On her transplant's 27th anniversary, she reflects on her…
Should Alcohol Use Delay a Liver Transplant?
Recipients with a history of heavy drinking had high survival rates after transplantation, a recent study finds. Many were able…
Life 20 Years After a Living-Donor Liver Transplant
By donating a part of her liver, one woman gave someone else the gift of better health. Both transplant participants…
Heart Attack Leads to Colon Cancer Diagnosis
José Aguiar was already experiencing serious symptoms in his heart, foot and endocrine system when doctors found a mass in…