In some cases, cartilage already present at the damaged area is taken out and sent to a lab, where it is replicated, and the lab sends back a bigger sample of the cells that were taken out, which is then put back in the damaged area to help it heal. One company that is pioneering this field is Genzyme Tissue Repair , which is producing Carticel. Many people get skin problems and diseases because of too much exposure to the sun. And then they have to go to a doctor to help treat those problems. If you follow these simple guidelines for protecting yourself while you're outside, your skin will thank you.
Most organs being transplanted come from cadaver donors.
Every 27 minutes someone receives an organ transplant. Ten people die each day waiting for an organ donation. Blood types of patient and donor don't need to match to transplant organs. In 1997, about 500,000 Americans benefited from a transplant.