Science World ReportIncense smoke hits lungs, can trigger asthmaTimes of IndiaLONDON: Incense smoke, common in Indian homes, has been found to be harmful to human lungs. Burning incense generates indoor air pollutants that cause inflammation in human l…
Nelson MailWar zone volunteerNelson MailThe system contains a special fluid with a high osmotic pressure to draw out fluid that has collected after brain death. Before he developed the system, 80 per cent of donated lungs had to be thrown out because t…
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Doctors, NGO to create public awareness on organ donation
Times of India JAIPUR: Rajasthan is one of the states which are lagging much behind in organ donation. To make the people aware of organ donation and its advantages, doctors of the Sawai Man Singh hospital, members of Kidney Care Society of India and various other … ‘Patient’s kin hesitant of organ donation due to lack of awareness, mythsHindustan Times Organ donation still not popular in cityIndian Express Organ Recipient Speaks About the Importance of Organ DonationFox 2 KFXV Gant Daily –Press Herald –NorthJersey.com all 9 news articles » |
First-ever heart transplant surgery at PGI, 5 get organs from brain-dead manIndian Express… on Sunday conducted its first-ever heart transplant surgery, in addition to four more different operations to transplant various organs. The family of Hoshiar…
PGI conducts first heart transplantTimes of IndiaCHANDIGARH: Post Graduate Institute of Medical Research, popularly known as PGI, finally conducted its maiden heart transplant after a wait of three years on Sunday, becoming the first institute in this …
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Electrician returns spark to seven lives
Times of India The family decided to donate his organs and in the process saved as many as seven lives. “Gopal was … “While waiting outside the hospital’s intensive care unit, Hansa told me she wanted to see her husband alive again through organ donation.” Gopal’s … |
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Few takers for organ donations in Chhattisgarh
Times of India RAIPUR: When it comes to organ donations, often dubbed as ‘mahaa daan’ (the supreme gift), Chhattisgarh has a dismal record. A state where ‘jadu tona’ (witchcraft) and black magic still play a major part in the lives of many, particularly in the rural … |
New blood donation drive on the North CoastNorthern StarFor the month of August HNC is encouraging people from the Queensland border to just south of Port Macquarie to join HNC and North Coast Medicare Local staff and friends in donating blood at their…
Organ donation databank on anvilTimes of India… have now networked with KNOS for the kidney organ transplantation programme. Of them, three are government medical college hospitals. Only one hospital has been registered with KNOS for the heart, lung …
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In death, she’s a saviour
Times of India I am happy that we donated her organs,” Binita said, breaking down in tears. After giving final year … Pankti was kept on ventilator for 14 hours even after being declared brain dead so that her organs could remain fit enough to be donated. Her … |