As the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) initiates a critical reconsideration of the national asbestos ban, the urgent human impact of this debate is starkly highlighted by the remarkable recovery of an Indiana man who underwent a life-saving double lung transplant at Loyola Medicine, severely afflicted by asbestosis. This pivotal […]
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Ben Askren’s wife asks for prayers after UFC star undergoes double lung transplant
Ben Askren, the charismatic former UFC contender and decorated mixed martial artist, has embarked on a profoundly challenging chapter of his life, undergoing a complex double lung transplant. This significant medical procedure marks a critical turning point in his ongoing health struggles, with news of the surgery brought to light […]
MMA’s Ben Askren Receives Double Lung Transplant Amid Pneumonia Battle
Renowned mixed martial artist and former Olympic athlete Ben Askren has successfully undergone a double lung transplant, marking a pivotal moment in his challenging recovery from a severe battle with pneumonia. Days after being placed on the transplant list due to critically deteriorating lung function, the combat sports icon received […]