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Leipzig University Hospital was the first clinic in Germany to perform two kidney transplants using a new method. With mechanical perfusion, the organs are continuously supplied with nutrients during transportation. The procedure is intended to reduce damage to the transplant and increase patient safety.

Fewer organ donations in Saxony

The number of organ donations is rising nationwide, but falling in Saxony. What is behind the reluctance of relatives and why written consent is so rare. | more

Around 400 people are waiting for organ donations in Saxony

Organ donation remains a rare commodity: although the number of transplants has increased, the waiting list is still long. | more

Anne Pietag: Warum viele Führungskräfte an sich zweifeln?

Hypno-systemisches Coaching reduziert Druck, ordnet Prioritäten und stärkt Entscheidungssicherheit. Kostenloses Erstgespräch bei Anne Pietag in Dresden. | more

World Transplant Games - Criticism of organ donation policy

Athletes with a donated organ from all over the world meet in Dresden. They show what makes such a donation possible. In Germany, many patients wait a long time. | more

Foundation: Organ donations remain at a low level

The hoped-for boost in organ donations failed to materialize in 2024. This is also a problem in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia, as new figures show. | more

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