A Tipping Point: Organ Shortages and the Future of Transplantation

Posted Wednesday, June 26, 2024 11:11 am

Dr. David Mulligan and Dr. Matthew Cooper (via MedCity News)

Increasingly, more patients qualify for transplants, making organ shortages today’s most pressing issue. The post A Tipping Point: Organ Shortages and the Future of Transplantation appeared first on MedCity News.

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