Nearly 59% of liver transplant patients experience metabolic syndromeNews-Medical.netThe study is published in Liver Transplantation, a journal of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases and the International Liver Transplantation Soci…
Arthritis may raise dangerous leg and lung blood clots riskZee NewsAccording to the evidence, between 11 percent and 30 percent of people who develop a blood clot in the legs, known as a deep vein thrombosis or DVT, or a blood clot in the lungs, known …
Medical DailyNovartis phase III study of Afinitor in advanced liver cancer fails to meet …pharmabiz.comNovartis announced that results of a global phase III study showed that Afinitor (everolimus) did not extend overall survival compared to placebo i…
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Vishwakarma Seva Samithi conclude blood donation drive
Daijiworld.com Dubai, Aug 8: Vishwakarma Seva Samithi supporting “Donate Blood save a Life Campaign’ as a part of their 2013 programme concluded ‘Blood Donation‘ during the holy month of Ramadan on Tuesday the August 6 at 8.30 pm onwards at Latifa Hospital (old … |
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Researchers find donor personality a factor for patients
The Michigan Daily Researchers from the Department of Psychology studied how people felt about receiving an organ donation from someone who is different from them in any way, and examined whether they believed receiving an organ could change a recipient’s personality … |
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Heart failure ‘most likely’ in Phuket ‘somtam’ death
The Phuket News Dr Bancha Kakong, Chief Public Health Officer, told The Phuket News today (August 8) that no autopsy had yet been done because of difficulty contacting Ms Pranee’s family, but that an initial examination indicated heart failure as the most likely cause … |
Benefit at Spirit Horse Center organ donationBrainerd Daily DispatchBenefit at Spirit Horse Center organ donation. Posted: August 7, 2013 – 9:57pm. Advertisement. A benefit to raise money and awareness for organ donations is scheduled for 6-8 p.m. Frid…
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他克莫司缓释胶囊获FDA批准
汉丰网 本报讯 安斯泰来美国子公司近日宣布，其他克莫司缓释胶囊（ASTAGRAF XL）获美国食品药品管理局（FDA）批准，与霉酚酸酯（MMF）及皮质类醇联用、结合或不结合巴利昔单抗（basiliximab），用于预防成人肾移植受者的器官排斥 … |
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Clinical trial tests Parachute device for congestive heart failure
Tampabay.com Treatment ranges from lifestyle changes and medication to surgery, implants and even heart transplantation. Some patients develop a left ventricular aneurysm, or enlargement of the heart’s major pumping chamber. The chamber’s wall becomes thin, scarred … |
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Cathaoirleach may recall Seanad over organ donation law
Irish Times Cathaoirleach of the Seanad Paddy Burke has confirmed his intention to recall the Upper House later this month to discuss EU organ donation law if a Fianna Fáil senator completes the process of demanding such a recall. Mark Daly of Fianna Fáil has … Plans for recall of Seanad hit a snagIrish Independent |