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Leipzig University Hospital was the first clinic in Germany to perform two kidney transplants using a new method. With mechanical perfusion, the organs are continuously supplied with nutrients during transportation. The procedure is intended to reduce damage to the transplant and increase patient safety.
The number of organ donations is rising nationwide, but falling in Saxony. What is behind the reluctance of relatives and why written consent is so rare.
Johann Sebastian Bach wrote over 200 pieces for the organ. They can now all be heard in succession in St. Thomas Church.
Organ donation remains a rare commodity: although the number of transplants has increased, the waiting list is still long.
Five musicians from four countries made it to the final of the Silbermann Organ Competition. Who convinced the jury and who the audience chose as their favorite.
This year's Silbermann Days aim to explore the sound of Europe and build several bridges - not only between industrial history and music, but also between France and Saxony.
Athletes with a donated organ from all over the world meet in Dresden. They show what makes such a donation possible. In Germany, many patients wait a long time.
The hoped-for boost in organ donations failed to materialize in 2024. This is also a problem in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia, as new figures show.
In Saxony, the number of organ donors and transplants is increasing again, despite declining donor numbers. Medical association calls for opt-out solution.
The number of organ donors and transplants in Saxony is increasing again. The Saxon State Medical Association is calling for an opt-out solution.
Organ building and organ music are part of the intangible cultural heritage. In Augustusburg, a new 360-degree world of sound is now to be created from this heritage.