liver transplant

Tessie Kinnikin thought she'd be spending Mother's Day alone. One son was at college in California. Her two other sons and her husband were back[...]

By In the Loop • May 24, 2016

One year, eight months. That's how long Randy Marlow spent waiting for a heart and liver transplant at Mayo Clinic Hospital's Saint Marys Campus. He[...]

By In the Loop • May 3, 2016

Diane Tovar thought she was healthy. But testing done as part of a routine exam revealed surprises in her bloodwork. "My platelet count was low[...]

By Hoyt Finnamore • March 17, 2016

Colleagues surprised Charles Rosen, M.D., with a celebration recognizing his 1000th liver transplant, including some lighthearted gifts in line with the theme. In true Mayo[...]

By In the Loop • May 5, 2015

When Randy Marlow's doctors in Colorado told him there was nothing more they could do to repair his heart, he was ready to give up.[...]

By In the Loop • April 21, 2015

It began in the early afternoon of March 3 when the news was received that a liver was available for a patient who needed both[...]

By In the Loop • April 9, 2015

If it's true that "what doesn't kill us makes us stronger," Courtney Kidd could give Wonder Woman a run for her money. There was the[...]

By In the Loop • January 29, 2015

Thanksgiving is a time for family, formidable feasts, and, of course, giving thanks. For news organizations, it’s a time to break out their best heartwarming[...]

By In the Loop • December 2, 2014

In April, Sally Jacobson of Grand Forks, N.D., celebrated a very special birthday … for her liver. The Grand Forks Herald reports that Jacobson's liver[...]

By • May 1, 2014