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‘Redistricting’ Considered for Liver Donor Maps
HealthLeaders Media “The existing system is based on the geography of where a handful of centers that were performing liver transplantation were located,” says Mulligan, who is also chair of the liver committee for the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network/United … |
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NICE ‘minded to say no’ to MabThera
PharmaTimes NICE has been examining MabThera (rituximab)’s use in its licensed indication for inducing remission, in combination with glucocorticoids, in adults with anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis, an inflammatory autoimmune … |
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Biogen Idec’s long-acting beta interferon moves ahead in MS
PMLiVE Biogen Idec’s also sells Tysabri (natalizumab) for MS, which is expected to remain an important treatment option for some patients, and is also bringing a new anti-CD-25 antibody called daclizumab through late-stage development in partnership with Idec. |
Dubai: Sri Vishwakarma Seva Samithi to organize Blood Donation Camp on July …BellevisionBlood donation is an ongoing process throughout the calendar year in Dubai Blood Donation Centre (DBDC) in Dubai to meet growing demand for blood for patients fro…
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UK’s NICE calls for more data to consider Roche drug for a type of vasculitis
The Pharma Letter UK drug watchdog the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has today (July 23) published draft guidance on Swiss drug major Roche’s (ROG: SOX) blockbuster cancer drug MabThera (rituximab), which is also licensed for inducing … NICE demands more data from Roche for MabThera in rare autoimmune diseasePMLiVE |
Ilkley Gazette |
New organ donor memorial at Airedale Hospital
Ilkley Gazette “We also hope to improve public awareness of the need for organ donation and encourage people to speak to their loved ones about their wishes and sign up to the organ donor register.” The memorial garden was unveiled by Rachel Wiseman, of NHS Blood … Debate sparked by plans to boost organ transplantsNewbury Weekly News Group ‘Miracle’ Leedds mum waits for fourth transplantYorkshire Evening Post |
Tibet and Taiwan share common problems with ChinaTibet Post InternationalThe delegation has spent two long weeks to explore the exiled Tibetan community based in Dharamshala, India, including cultural and educational institutions, schools, government a…
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5 Foods that Boost Heart Health
Yahoo! India News As a nutritionist, of course I recommend boosting your own heart’s health through your diet. Yet “heart-healthy foods” are traditionally thought of as boring or bland, like fiber-filled cereal or plain baked chicken. Well guess what?! I’m here to bust … |
The Irish Sun |
‘Everyone will be an organ donor‘
The Irish Sun A Department of Health spokesman said: “The Minister is encouraging individuals, groups or organisations to submit their views on the practical aspects of introducing this system of opt-out consent for organ donation by Friday September 20 on the … Letter from Sen. Harsdorf: Saving lives through organ donationPierce County Herald New ‘opt-out’ system over organ donorsHerald.ie US Rep. Barletta was off-base with Obamacare criticisms: As I See ItPatriot-News Morpeth Herald all 5 news articles » |
PD-1 AntibodiesHealioThis activity will review data on the efficacy, safety, and response patterns observed with PD-1 in patients with advanced melanoma. This activity is supported by educational grants from Bristol-Myers Squibb, Delcath Systems, Inc.,…