The five vital organs in the human body are the brain, heart, lungs, kidneys, and liver. Other organs include the gallbladder, pancreas, and stomach. Organ systems, such as the nervous system ...

Maintaining good overall health is key to living a long life, but we may want to particularly focus on the state of our brain ...

MODS can affect any organ system. For example, someone with MODS may experience heart and kidney failure. Treatment for these conditions can become complex.

Every year, 6,000 people die waiting for a transplant. The U.S. organ transplant system is antiquated – and updating it could save thousands of lives.

In 2022, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) issued a report, “Realizing the Promise of Equity in the Organ Transplantation System,” detailing the extent of ...