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Medical Milestone: Maryland Performs Second Successful Pig Heart Transplant
In a significant medical achievement, surgeons at the University of Maryland Medical Centre in the United States have carried out a successful second transplant of a pig heart that was genetically modified.
This groundbreaking procedure was performed on a 58-year-old patient named Lawrence Faucette, who was suffering from end-stage heart disease. Faucette underwent the life-saving pig heart transplant on September 20.
This remarkable medical milestone follows the first historic surgery conducted in January 2022, when David Bennett received a genetically modified pig heart transplant from the skilled surgeons at the University of Maryland Medicine.
Both of these groundbreaking surgeries were executed by the expert medical team from the University of Maryland School of Medicine Faculty at the university.
In his case, the transplant became the sole viable option due to his pre-existing peripheral vascular disease and complications involving internal bleeding.
However, there’s encouraging news on Lawrence Faucette’s recovery. According to a statement on the UMSOM website, Faucette is now able to breathe independently, and his heart is functioning effectively without the need for any supportive devices.
Dr. Bartley Griffith, the surgeon responsible for performing the pig heart transplant in both the initial and subsequent cases at UMMC, expressed deep gratitude to Mr. Faucette for his courage and willingness to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in this field.
He said “We are incredibly grateful to Mr Faucette for his bravery and willingness to help advance our knowledge of this field.
“We are hopeful that he will get home soon to enjoy more time with his wife and the rest of his loving family.”
In reaction, the patient Faucette said, “My only real hope left is to go with the pig heart, the xenotransplant.
“Dr Griffith, Dr Mohiuddin, and their entire staff have been incredible, but nobody knows from this point forward. At least now I have hope, and I have a chance.”
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DOJ Confirms Federal Criminal Investigation After Agents Raid Ilhan Omar’s Home
Federal agents raided the Washington, D.C., home of Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar early Monday morning as part of an ongoing federal criminal investigation, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has confirmed.
Homeland Security Investigations agents arrived at the Minnesota congresswoman’s residence at about 6:00 a.m. Eastern Time, according to a report by Fox News.
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The report said both the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the DOJ are involved in the investigation.
A DOJ spokesperson confirmed the operation, stating: “Today in the Washington, D.C. area, Homeland Security Investigations executed a judicially authorized search warrant secured by the Department of Justice.”
The spokesperson added: “This enforcement action is part of an ongoing federal criminal investigation.”
Details later……….
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Bangkok Underwater: Nearly 4,900 Evacuated as Floods Hit Thailand Capital
Heavy rains have triggered severe flooding across parts of Bangkok, Thailand, forcing nearly 4,900 residents to evacuate to shelters as floodwaters swept through roads and residential areas.
The flooding has disrupted movement across parts of the Thai capital, with motorists and pedestrians forced to navigate submerged roads and seek alternative routes.
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According to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, about 52,000 households have been affected by the flooding, prompting authorities to declare a flood disaster and intensify emergency response efforts.
Emergency teams have been deployed to assist affected communities and move residents from vulnerable areas to safer locations as water levels rise.
Bangkok is accustomed to seasonal heavy rainfall, but intense downpours can overwhelm drainage systems, particularly in low-lying areas, resulting in widespread flooding and disruption.
Authorities are continuing to monitor affected locations while coordinating evacuations and other emergency measures.
For thousands of residents, the immediate priority remains securing safe shelter and protecting homes and livelihoods as authorities work to manage the situation and restore normal activities once the floodwaters recede.
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‘They Are Dying’ — Trump Explains Why He Rejected Iran’s Hormuz Proposal
US President Donald Trump has explained his decision to reject Iran’s latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, saying Tehran was seeking an agreement because it was losing revenue.
Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said Iran wanted to immediately reopen the strategically important waterway but argued that the proposal was not acceptable to his administration.
“They want to make a deal, and I think that’s fine. I like making a deal, too, but that deal would not be acceptable,” Trump said.
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According to the US president, Iran’s push to reopen the strait was driven by the economic pressure it was facing.
“What they want to do is immediately open the Hormuz Strait. Do you know why? Because they are dying,” Trump said.
“You know why they’re dying? Because they have no money coming in, because they get their money from the Hormuz Strait.”
Trump also claimed that the US had established an unprecedented naval blockade against Iran, describing it as “a wall of steel.”
“So they outsmarted themselves. We put up the greatest blockade ever in military history. It’s a wall of steel,” he said.
“And guess what? They don’t have any money now because they wanted to close the strait.”
The Strait of Hormuz is a major global energy shipping route, and disruption to traffic through the waterway has significant implications for international oil markets and countries that depend on energy imports.
Trump’s remarks came amid continued tensions between Washington and Tehran over the reopening of the strategic waterway and negotiations involving Iran.





