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German doing well after double arm transplant

World Oct. 09, 2008 - 06:04AM JST ( 11 )

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SargeOct. 09, 2008 - 08:48AM JST

"the donor's arms"

Wow, what an unselfish donor!

"There is also still a risk that Merk's immune system will react, though doctors said so far there was no sign of them being rejected"

They must be shooting him up with some powerful drugs...
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CavemanLawyerOct. 09, 2008 - 09:04AM JST

"the donor's arms"

Wow, what an unselfish donor!

Was thinking the same thing. Seems like a story in itself, so I am surprised it was neglected here. Obviously the donor is dead (except for his arms), but details would be nice.

Anyway, nice work Doctors Frankenstein! Just in time for Halloween! --Cirroc
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neverknow2Oct. 09, 2008 - 10:11AM JST

This is the kind of stuff that deserves a nobel prize!!!
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Everton2Oct. 09, 2008 - 11:14AM JST

How could anyone be possibly doing well after a double arm transplant? They are fooling themselves, his body will reject the new arm in about three months then he will be right back where he started.
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CavemanLawyerOct. 09, 2008 - 01:54PM JST

How could anyone be possibly doing well after a double arm transplant? They are fooling themselves, his body will reject the new arm in about three months then he will be right back where he started.

If that happens I bet we will not hear about it. The press is terrible at follow up. --Cirroc
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thundercatOct. 09, 2008 - 02:06PM JST

Wow, congratulations. Ladies and gentlemen, give the man a hand! (clap, clap, clap)
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keshiiOct. 09, 2008 - 03:38PM JST

Everton2, at least to me, those three months would be worth it.
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NessieOct. 09, 2008 - 03:40PM JST

Hope he doesn't have any of those involuntary reflexes from Dr. Strangelove.
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NessieOct. 09, 2008 - 03:42PM JST

I'd like to know more about the donor. Being an organ donor rules.
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goodDonkeyOct. 09, 2008 - 04:31PM JST

Viva La Deutschland!
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majimekunOct. 10, 2008 - 01:24AM JST

They must be shooting him up with some powerful drugs...

Actually, the drugs are so powerful that they significantly shorten the patient's lifespan. And in many cases, those drugs manage prevent rejection.