Do Cornea Transplants Work?
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Cornea transplants are one of the most common transplants you can undergo and are second only to blood transfusions. Unlike other organ transplants, cornea transplants are relatively low-risk and minimally invasive. In almost all cases, only a section of the cornea is removed and replaced with donor tissue. Because only a small amount of donor… Read More
NEEC Research Provides New Hope for Avoiding Corneal Transplant Rejection and Ocular Surface Tumors
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Scientists reveal new target for anti-lymphangiogenesis drugs Emerging field of study yields new hope for organ transplant rejection, cancer metastasis, and lymphedema BOSTON (April 12, 2016) – After an injury to tissues, such as in organ transplantation, the body grows new lymphatic vessels in a process known as lymphangiogenesis. A new study in Nature Communications… Read More