On June 12, the Heart and Diabetes Center NRW in Bad Oeynhausen, Germany, performed the 800th implant of the SynCardia temporary CardioWest Total Artificial Heart. The 60-year-old patient, who was suffering from biventricular failure, was listed in stable condition post-implant.

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The TCF Bank branch located in Kenosha, WI will host a bone marrow and blood drive for 3 year old Stephanie Ramirez. Stephanie was diagnosed at three weeks with Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease, a disease that significantly debilitates her immune system, and she needs a transplant to save her life. Stephanie’s best hope for a [...]

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