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...John H. Barker, a surgeon at the University of Louisville, said he believes that the approach taken by Brigham and Women’s will be worth the risk to those that are able to receive the transplants...
...Barker has been conducting research on non-life saving transplants, such as those for the hand or face, since 1994. He said all of his analysis has led him to believe that the benefits of a face transplant for the facially disfigured outweigh the negative aspects, regardless of whether or not the patient is already on the immunosuppressant drugs...
Surveying over 350 people—ranging from plastic surgeons to facially disfigured patients—Barker said that his research has determined that most people are in favor of the procedures, despite their high-risk nature...
Patients looking to qualify for the procedure would undergo extensive medical and psychiatric screening, including an evaluation by a psychiatrist from Massachusetts General Hospital. The psychiatrist would not be affiliated with the Brigham program and who would act on the behalf of the patient. Barker believes that another potential problem with the procedures is finding people who are both on immunosuppressants and are in need of a facial transplant...
...planning to remind people to get their pets spayed or neutered? -Vinnie Orlando, Racine, Wis. I will continue the tradition of saying spay or neuter your pet. It is an easy thing. It takes two seconds. It was really important to Bob Barker and he is the one that built the show. It would be a mistake...