Medical breakthrough in Liver Transplants

A new machine keeps livers alive outside the body, potentially increasing transplant success rates. It mimics human body functions, maintaining the liver's viability for up to 24 hours. This technology could reduce waiting times and deaths on transplant lists. More trials are needed, but it holds promise for other organs, offering hope for patients like Keane, who had a life-changing operation.

What was the traditional method of preserving organs before the introduction of the new technology?

• Using chemical preservatives

• Storing them in a warm environment

• Keeping them on ice

• Using a machine to mimic the human body

How does the new machine help maintain the liver's functionality?

• By storing it in a vacuum

• By using plastic tubes and an electronic heart

• By using chemical solutions

• By freezing the liver

What is the main advantage of the new liver preservation technology?

• It allows the liver to be stored indefinitely

• It increases the number of successful transplants

• It reduces the size of the liver

• It eliminates the need for a transplant list

What is the potential future application of this technology?

• It could be used to create artificial organs

• It could replace human organs entirely

• It could be used for other organs

• It could eliminate the need for surgery

What is the current limitation mentioned regarding the new technology?

• It has a short battery life

• It can only be used in specific hospitals

• It requires more trials before widespread use

• It is too expensive to produce