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34-yr-old Nigerian survives years with a heart defect, finally gets surgery in …
Mid-Day As none of the doctors in Nigeria could diagnose his condition, he and his wife decided to come to India and in March, they found out that he was suffering from the heart defect. “We are quite baffled how he survived all these years with this condition … |
Daily News & Analysis |
Why’s Pt Chitresh Das dancing at 70?
Daily News & Analysis Vallabhjee said: “In fact, his resting heart rate is approximately 60%, which indicates a superb level of fitness at almost 70, achieved purely through the practice of Indian classical dance form of kathak.” On Monday, the dance maestro will be put … |
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Mumbai hospitals lagging far behind in liver transplant race
Daily News & Analysis Dr Vinay Kumaran, who heads the liver transplant surgery team in KDAH, said, “In the past one year, we have done 42 liver transplants — 38 live ones and four paediatric cases. The problem with Mumbai hospitals, when it comes to liver transplant, is … |
Daily News & Analysis |
Sedentary lifestyle in Mumbai leading to increased cases of liver disease
Daily News & Analysis Doctors say that in the last few years, there has been a rapid increase in the number of liver cancer patients in India, especially in urban cities, because of unhealthy lifestyles. NAFLD may cause the liver to swell (steatohepatitis). A swollen liver … |
Research and Markets: Global Bone Marrow Transplantation Therapeutic …Business Wire (press release)This report provides comprehensive information on the therapeutic development for Bone Marrow Transplantation, complete with comparative analysis at va…
Lax laws help kidney racket thrive in south AsiaTimes of IndiaIn India, kidneys can only be donated to a person with renal failure by his family members or relatives. The sale of kidney is strictly prohibited and it was to prevent illegal practices tha…
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Bronzeville woman drops 100lbs for organ donation
ABC7Chicago.com April 18, 2014 (CHICAGO) (WLS) — A Bronzeville woman in need of a kidney transplant who lost more than 100 pounds is spreading the word about physical fitness and organ donation during National Donate Life Month. Exercising with a trainer and making … Organ donation gives man new lease on lifeCrossville Chronicle Local woman honored for late husband’s organ donationKREM.com (registration) ORGAN DONATION: North Memorial mural honors 160 heroesFOX 9 News Patch.com –Windsor Star (blog) –Iowa City Press Citizen all 55 news articles » |
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Emotional impact of killer’s organ donation
WOODTV.com WYOMING, Mich. (WOOD) — It was late 2006, and a fall had damaged Catherine Kooyers’ spinal cord. “I was told if I did not have surgery immediately, I would potentially be quadriplegic,” said the Wyoming resident. Donated bone saved Kooyers from that … Dead Cop Killer’s Donated Organs Can Be Lifesavers – WLNS TV 6 Lansing …WLNS |
Prenatal Risk Factors May Put Children at Risk of Developing Kidney DiseaseThe Epoch TimesCertain prenatal risk factors are associated with the development of chronic kidney disease in children, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of th…
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Downers Grove woman organizes motorcycle fundraiser for cancer victims
Suburban Life Publications She was struggling after a recent stem cell transplant and was too sick to make the ride the first year. “I was in wheelchair, I had to wear a mask,” she said, recalling the first ride, when the succession of bikes rode by her home. “I could hear this … |