PinkNews.co.ukUS: Bill to lift ban on HIV positive organ donation passes Senate committeePinkNews.co.ukThe Human Rights Campaign (HRC), on Thursday praised a US Senate committee for approving a bill which would allow the donation of HIV positive organs…
Luncheon offers education on organ donationThe Albany HeraldMore than 110,000 people are currently on the national waiting list for organ donation, and that number increases every 11 minutes, Hawkins said. Debbie McDonald, a kidney and pancreas recipie…
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RTE’s Joe Duffy to front Organ Donor Awareness week for the third year
Waterford Today The legacy of organ donation, for transplantation, is immeasurable. Almost 2,800 people in Ireland are enjoying extended life as a result of receiving organ transplants. I would encourage all to carry an organ donor card and have a discussion with … Day to mark need for organ donationsSalemNews.net |
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The Chocolate Fetish sponsors Red Cross blood donation in March
Mountain Xpress Recognizing the great need for blood donations, The Chocolate Fetish is sponsoring the Red Cross’ Asheville Blood Donation Center for the month of March. Blood donors will receive a coupon for a free chocolate from The Chocolate Fetish (a $4-5 value), … Red Cross thanks blood donorsWALB-TV Students’ petition calls on FDA to change ban on gay blood donorsCBS News |
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Dx Focus: Meridian’s Illumigene Group A, B Strep Tests; Cynvenio Biosystems …
GenomeWeb … for marketing in the US. The 510(k) clearance further extends Life Tech’s presence in the diagnostics space, following its launch of the Pervenio Lung RS test, and last month’s FDA clearance for its 3500 Dx Genetic Analyzers and SeCore HLA typing kits. |
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Diabetes connection emerges strongly in Africa and Asia
Financial Times The WDF, which has joined forces with the World Health Organisation and the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, is keen to encourage “bidirectional” screening, wherethose diagnosed with TB would be checked for diabetes and vice … |
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Austerity poses risk to funding for battle ahead
Financial Times “The thing I really lose sleep about is MDR,” says Dr Neil Schluger, chief scientific officer at the World Lung Foundation. “It’s completely out of control. We don’t have a good handle on how much there is out there, most places lack any means to … |
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New Diagnostic Technology Points to Possible New Blood Tests for Conditions …
Science Daily (press release) The blood is filled with molecules called “antibodies” released by the immune system to defend the body against disease. Many autoimmune diseases produce antibodies specific to that disease. Identifying these disease-specific antibodies among the … |
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Kerkar joins Children’s Hospital Los Angeles as new medical director of …
IndUS Business Journal Children’s Hospital Los Angeles has recruited renowned pediatric liver specialist Nanda Kerkar, M.D., to the position of medical director of pediatric liver and liver transplantation in the division of gastroenterology and nutrition in the department … |
Derby winner Martin Dwyer handed two month suspensionIrish IndependentAt the time, Dwyer suggested his mount was not moving correctly and suffered a nose bleed and expected to be cleared at the hearing. Champion jockey Richard Hughes was banned for 50 …