{"id":2243503,"date":"2024-05-13T13:40:02","date_gmt":"2024-05-13T17:40:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/man-dies-months-after-becoming-first-person-to-receive-pig-kidney-transplant\/"},"modified":"2024-05-13T13:46:06","modified_gmt":"2024-05-13T17:46:06","slug":"man-dies-months-after-becoming-first-person-to-receive-pig-kidney-transplant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/man-dies-months-after-becoming-first-person-to-receive-pig-kidney-transplant\/","title":{"rendered":"Man Passes Away After Historic Pig Kidney Transplant"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fman-dies-months-after-becoming-first-person-to-receive-pig-kidney-transplant%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2243503&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Rick Slayman, aged 62, the first person to receive a genetically \u2063engineered <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/10-deeper-causes-of-tinnitus-and-how-to-treat-it\/\" title=\"10 Deeper Causes of Tinnitus, and How to Treat It\">pig kidney<\/a>, has passed away two months \u2062after \u200bthe transplant. Despite hopes for longevity, unforeseen occurrences in the animal-to-human transplant realm were \u200backnowledged. The hospital mourns his sudden demise, emphasizing his \u2064pivotal role in advancing xenotransplantation. Tributes \u2063poured in for his pioneering spirit. Rick Slayman, the \u200ctrailblazer who received \u200ba genetically modified \u2063pig kidney,\u200d has sadly passed\u200b away at 62, just two\u2062 months \u2063post-transplant. \u200bAlthough \u2063hopeful \u200dfor\u200b a lasting impact, unexpected challenges in animal-to-human\u2063 transplants arose. His hospital\u2062 laments his\u200b loss, highlighting his\u2063 significant contribution to xenotransplantation. Heartfelt tributes celebrate his pioneering legacy.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<header> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/news\/\">  News <\/a>   <span> <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/author\/russdavis\/\">  <\/a> <\/p>\n<p> <span>   By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/author\/russdavis\/%20\"><span>Jack Davis<\/span><\/a> <\/span> <span>   May 13, 2024 at 8:40am <\/span> <\/span>  <\/header>\n<section>\n<p>The first living human recipient of a genetically engineered pig kidney has died roughly two months after receiving the organ.<\/p>\n<p>Rick Slayman, 62, was diagnosed with final-stage kidney disease last year and received the pig kidney in March, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2024\/05\/12\/health\/pig-kidney-recipient-transplant-death\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CNN<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Slayman was discharged from the hospital in April.<\/p>\n<p>At the time, doctors said they believed the kidney would last for years, while admitted that the world of animal-to-human <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/dad-kidney-disease-breaks-wakes-realizes-kidney-donor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">transplants<\/a> was uncharted water.<\/p>\n<p>No cause of death was revealed.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMass General is deeply saddened at the sudden passing of Mr. Rick Slayman. We have no indication that it was the result of his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/in-seattle-phones-ding-killer-whales-could-be-close\/\" title=\"Phones in Seattle ding; killer whales may be nearby.\">recent transplant<\/a>,\u201d the hospital, which performed the operation, said in a <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MassGeneralNews\/status\/1789436264447394099\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">post on X<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMr. Slayman will forever be seen as a beacon of hope to countless transplant patients worldwide and we are deeply grateful for his trust and willingness to advance the field of xenotransplantation,\u201d the statement said, referring to the process of transplants from one species to another.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Mass General is deeply saddened at the sudden passing of Mr. Rick Slayman. We have no indication that it was the result of his recent transplant. Mr. Slayman will forever be seen as a beacon of hope to countless transplant patients worldwide and we are deeply grateful for his\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/I1dFqHZEmr\">pic.twitter.com\/I1dFqHZEmr<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 MassGeneral News (@MassGeneralNews) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MassGeneralNews\/status\/1789436264447394099?\">May 11, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>\u201cWe offer our heartfelt condolences to Mr. Slayman\u2019s family and loved ones as they remember an extraordinary person whose generosity and kindness touched all who knew him,\u201d the hospital said.<\/p>\n<p>Slayman\u2019s family issued a statement thanking doctors for the time they had with him, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/pig-kidney-transplant-recipient-dies-d6cf10ac76a4bcde1b3021f45b9695b4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Associated Press<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTheir enormous efforts leading the xenotransplant gave our family seven more weeks with Rick, and our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/disneyland-resort-slashes-childrens-ticket-prices-for-early-next-year\/\" title=\"Disneyland Resort reduces children's ticket prices for early next year.\">memories made<\/a> during that time will remain in our minds and hearts,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n<p>The statement said Slayman <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/man-finally-finds-kidney-transplant-match-hospital-makes-sick-move\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">underwent surgery<\/a> to give hope to others while hoping for additional time to live.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRick accomplished that goal and his hope and optimism will endure forever,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n<p>A company called eGenesis that genetically adapted the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/pool-pros-bitter-rivals-everything-changed-one-needed-kidney\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">kidney<\/a> for human use saluted Slayman for being a pioneer in a <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/eGenesisBio\/status\/1789439116050071938\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">post on X.<\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">We are saddened by the passing of Mr. Rick Slayman and extend our deepest condolences to his family &#038; loved ones. Mr. Slayman was a true pioneer. His courage has helped to forge a path forward for current and future patients suffering from kidney failure.<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/8IXvKAsnIN\">https:\/\/t.co\/8IXvKAsnIN<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 eGenesis (@eGenesisBio) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/eGenesisBio\/status\/1789439116050071938?\">May 11, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>According to CNN, Slayman received a human kidney in 2018, which began to fail last year.<\/p>\n<p>Prior to his surgery, two people had received pig hearts. Both died within weeks of the surgery.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<div>\n<p><b><i>A Note from Our Deputy Managing Editor:<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><i><span>\u201cWe don\u2019t even know if an election will be held in 2024.\u201d Those 12 words have been stuck in my head since I first read them. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span>Former Lt. Gen. 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Please <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/donate\/?hosted_button_id=BM6XAWRJ8NS7A&#038;utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"><i><span>stand with us<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span>  today.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"author-info-44685\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/author\/russdavis\/\">  <\/a> <\/p>\n<div>\n<p><label for=\"summary-tab-radio-44685\">Summary<\/label><label for=\"more-info-tab-radio-44685\">More<span> Biographical Information<\/span><\/label><label for=\"posts-tab-radio-44685\">Recent<span> Posts<\/span><\/label><label for=\"contact-tab-radio-44685\" onclick=\"if( typeof grecaptcha=='undefined' ) { let cap_s=document.createElement( 'script' ); cap_s.src='https:\/\/www.google.com\/recaptcha\/api.js?render=6LeJFcsUAAAAAPsIEqvB1EebWbZfqRUe6ebMpGy7'; document.body.appendChild( cap_s ); }\">Contact<\/label><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Jack Davis is a freelance writer who joined The Western Journal in July 2015 and chronicled the campaign that saw President Donald Trump elected. Since then, he has written extensively for The Western Journal on the Trump administration as well as foreign policy and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/u-s-military-issues-dire-warning-about-chinas-rapid-military-nuclear-weapons-buildup\/\" title=\"U.S. Military Issues Dire Warning About China\u2019s Rapid Military, Nuclear Weapons Buildup\">military issues<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>  Jack Davis is a freelance writer who joined The Western Journal in July 2015 and chronicled the campaign that saw President Donald Trump elected. Since then, he has written extensively for The Western Journal on the Trump administration as well as foreign policy and military issues. <br \/> Jack can be reached at jackwritings1@gmail.com. <\/p>\n<p>  Location <\/p>\n<p>  New York City <\/p>\n<p>  Languages Spoken <\/p>\n<p>  English <\/p>\n<p>  Topics of Expertise <\/p>\n<p>  Politics, Foreign Policy, Military &#038; Defense Issues <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a groundbreaking medical milestone, Rick Slayman, 62, the first person to undergo a genetically modified pig kidney transplant, passed away two months post-procedure. Suffering from end-stage kidney disease, he received the transplant in March, as reported by CNN. 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