Massachusetts Man, First Recipient of a Pig Kidney Transplant, Passes Away Two Months Post-Surgery

Weymouth, Massachusetts United States of America
Massachusetts man Rick Slayman, 62, received the world's first pig kidney transplant on March 21, 2024 at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Slayman had a history of hypertension and Type 2 diabetes and had previously received a human kidney transplant in 2018 which failed.
The hospital emphasized that there is no indication Slayman's death was related to the pig kidney transplant.
Massachusetts Man, First Recipient of a Pig Kidney Transplant, Passes Away Two Months Post-Surgery

Massachusetts man who received the first-ever pig kidney transplant in the world has died two months after the surgery. Rick Slayman, 62, from Weymouth, received the kidney from Massachusetts General Hospital on March 21. The hospital emphasized there is no indication his death was a result of the transplant. Slayman had been living with hypertension and Type 2 diabetes for several years and had received a human kidney transplant in 2018, but it began to fail. In a statement, Slayman's family remembered him as an inspiration for many worldwide. The family asked for privacy in the wake of Slayman's passing.


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Confidence

80%

Doubts
  • Was there any information provided about the cause of death other than it not being related to the transplant?
  • Were there any complications reported during or after the surgery?

Sources

92%

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(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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  • Unique Points
    • Mr. Slayman had end-stage kidney disease and had received a human kidney transplant in 2018 which failed in 2023.
    • His doctors suggested he try a pig kidney due to the shortage of human donor organs.
  • Accuracy
    • Mr. Slayman died about two months after the transplant on May 12, 2024.
    • There is no indication that his death was related to the transplant.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The article contains a dichotomous depiction and an appeal to authority. It presents the transplant as a historic event with potential for future patients while also highlighting the tragedy of Mr. Slayman's death, potentially implying that his death was related to the transplant. Additionally, it quotes eGenesis' statement without critically analyzing their claims.
    • The hospital said it had “no indication” his death was related to the transplant.
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

95%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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First living recipient of pig kidney dies months after transplant

CNN News Site: In-Depth Reporting and Analysis with Some Financial Conflicts and Sensational Language Paradise Afshar, Sunday, 12 May 2024 15:29
  • Unique Points
    • Rick Slayman passed away suddenly.
    • Slayman inspired millions of people with his story.
    • His care team at Massachusetts General Hospital included Dr. Williams, Dr. Kawai, and Dr. Riella.
  • Accuracy
    • Slayman died months after the surgery.
    • There is no indication that his death was related to the transplant.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (95%)
    The article contains some instances of inflammatory rhetoric and an appeal to authority, but no formal or blatant logical fallacies were found. The authors describe Rick Slayman as a 'beacon of hope' and 'a true pioneer', which is an example of inflammatory language intended to evoke strong emotions. They also quote Massachusetts General stating that Slayman will be remembered as a 'beacon of hope' and a 'true pioneer'. This is an appeal to authority, as the authors are using the words and opinions of another source (Massachusetts General) to support their own narrative.
    • Mr. Slayman will forever be seen as a beacon of hope to countless transplant patients worldwide
    • We offer our heartfelt condolences to Mr. Slayman’s family and loved ones as they remember an extraordinary person whose generosity and kindness touched all who knew him.
    • Mr. Slayman was a kind man who was fiercely dedicated to the people in his life.
    • We are profoundly grateful to Mr. Slayman and his family
    • After his transplant, Rick said that one of the reasons he underwent this procedure was to provide hope for the thousands of people who need a transplant to survive. Rick accomplished that goal and his hope and optimism will endure forever.
    • The hospital emphasized there is no indication his death was a result of the transplant.
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

92%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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An Update on Mr. Rick Slayman, World’s First Recipient of a Genetically-Modified Pig Kidney

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  • Unique Points
    • Rick was a kind-hearted man with a quick-witted sense of humor and fiercely dedicated to family, friends, and co-workers.
  • Accuracy
    • Rick Slayman passed away suddenly.
    • He died about two months after the transplant.
    • Rick Slayman passed away two months after the transplant.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

100%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Massachusetts man who received first-ever pig kidney transplant dies at 62

CBS News Site: https://www.cbsnews.com/articles/about-us/ Riley Rourke Sunday, 12 May 2024 18:01
  • Unique Points
    • Massachusetts General Hospital performed the first pig kidney transplant in the world on a 62-year-old man named Rick Slayman from Weymouth on March 21, 2024.
    • Rick Slayman received the pig kidney after his human kidney began to fail following a previous transplant in 2018.
    • The pig kidney was genetically altered to remove pig genes and add in human ones before being transplanted into Rick Slayman.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

96%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Pig kidney ‘xenotransplant’ patient dies two months later

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  • Unique Points
    • Patient had a kidney transplant in 2018 but went back on dialysis last year when it failed.
    • Doctors suggested the pig kidney transplant due to complications from dialysis.
  • Accuracy
    • The hospital believed the pig kidney would last for at least two years.
    • Slayman died about two months after the transplant.
    • He died suddenly.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication