Chicago health system performs groundbreaking lung transplant using innovative technology
Dr. Ankit Bharat, director of Northwestern Medicine’s Canning Thoracic Institute, recently performed a groundbreaking lung transplant using a new technology known as a lung refrigerator. The recipient, 49-year-old Tadd Crosslin, had lungs that were severely diseased with billions of cancer cells, making the transplant challenging. By utilizing the lung refrigerator, the doctors were able to delicately remove Crosslin’s fused lungs, marking a significant advancement in transplant procedures.
The lung refrigerator technology, which was adopted just months ago, has revolutionized the way lung transplants are performed at the Chicago health system. Dr. Bharat believes that this innovative approach will soon become the new norm in transplant surgery. The procedure was a success and Crosslin is now recovering, grateful for the opportunity to continue living his life with his family.
In other news, Sen. Dick Durbin has called for an investigation into Kash Patel, President Donald Trump’s nominee for FBI director, alleging that Patel was involved in a purge of agents at the bureau. Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, recently granted a full pardon by Trump, is considering writing a book and showing no remorse for his past actions. Additionally, six men are accused of kidnapping a family from a Chicago townhouse and forcing a transfer of $15 million in cryptocurrency.
Winter weather advisory has been issued for Wednesday, with 3 to 6 inches of snow expected in the Chicago area. Walgreens has been ordered to pay a $987 million arbitration award to a virtual care company, while grocers are limiting egg purchases due to the ongoing bird flu outbreak. Lastly, employees at a Crete hardware store rescued a man who drove onto an iced-over pond, and baseball fans are eager to see where Alex Bregman, a free agent, will sign.
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