Oakville man has life-saving double lung transplant
Keith Childerhose of Oakville underwent a successful 10-hour double lung transplant on Tuesday at Toronto General Hospital.
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Double lung recipient walking around
A 41-year-old Oakville man who underwent a double lung transplant on Tuesday was up and walking around on Thursday. Doctors say Keith Childrehose is doing better than expected.
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New coronavirus tested in human lung cells
The new coronavirus can infect the cells of the airways of the human lung similarly to a common cold virus, a new study reports.
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Nelson Mandela in hospital with lung infection
Nelson Mandela, the anti-apartheid leader who became South Africa’s first black president, has been admitted to a hospital with a recurring lung infection, South African officials say.
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Dying girl, 10, gets chance at adult lung transplant, U.S. judge rules
Girl wins temporary exemption to jump the transplant line in a ruling that could have ramifications for thousands of Americans awaiting new organs
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Patrice Bergeron in hospital, has lung issue: Bruins GM
The Boston Bruins said Wednesday that two-way centre Patrice Bergeron has been at a local hospital under observation since shortly after the Stanley Cup final ended on Monday night against Chicago.
View ArticleEdmonton gets Canada’s 1st mobile lung transplant device
Until now, one in every four lungs offered to University of Alberta’s Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute centre has been accepted, but more lungs will be available to patients who need them with the...
View ArticleEdmonton gets Canada’s 1st mobile lung transplant device
Until now, one in every four lungs offered to University of Alberta’s Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute centre has been accepted, but more lungs will be available to patients who need them with the...
View ArticleNew money for lung cancer screening
The study involving McMaster researchers is already saving lives through early detection.
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Lung association urges tighter control on backyard smoke
The Ontario Lung Association is calling for stiffer bylaws to control what people burn in their backyards, as chimineas and fire pits are popular across the province, including in Thunder Bay, at this...
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