Higher Post-Nephrectomy Transfusion Rate FoundRenal and Urology NewsBlood transfusions after nephrectomy for renal masses may occur more frequently in general clinical practice than previously appreciated, according to researchers. In a population-base…
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Artificial human organs with 3D printing to become reality
Business Standard “In the longer term, we envisage the technology being further developed to create viable 3D organs for medical implantation from a patient’s own cells, eliminating the need for organ donation, immune suppression and the problem of transplant rejection … 3D printing brings artificial human organs closer to realityNewstrack India |
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Rlys plan to double number of long, heavy-haul trains
Hindu Business Line Indian Railways, probably the only one that runs heavy-haul trains on tracks that also move passenger trains, plan to more than double the number of such freight trains next year. In India, freight ….. ‘Lack of awareness on organ transplant‘ 23 hr … |
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‘Charge low fares to prevent seats going empty’
Hindu Business Line Concerned over flight seats going empty, the government has asked Indian carriers why they could not charge low spot fares on the travel date to fill up about 30 per cent of their seats that go vacant. Observing that highly exorbitant rates were being … |
Donor Alliance Reports Nearly 400 Lives Saved Through Organ Donation …PR Newswire (press release)That means on average, each organ donor was able to save the lives of three others. The organization worked with 1,017 tissue donors and their families w…
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Killing cancer
Daily News & Analysis Survival rates differ significantly: high for breast and skin cancer, still low for lung and pancreatic. “I am always impatient,” says Prof Richards, “for more improvements: shorter waiting times, better quality treatments. But overall we are making … Timely treatment can help curb cancer: ExpertsTimes of India Don’t ignore early signs of cancerHindustan Times Feb 04: World Cancer DayNewstrack India |
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Reg Presley Dead: ‘Wild Thing’ Singer Dies Of Cancer At 71
Huffington Post Presley, whose raunchy, suggestive voice powers this paean to teenage lust, died Monday after a year-long struggle with lung cancer that had forced him and the band into reluctant retirement, his agent Keith Altham announced on Facebook late Monday … Wild Thing singer Reg Presley passes away in UKDaily News & Analysis |
AsiaOne162 units of blood collected at SPH biannual blood donation driveAsiaOneSINGAPORE – The SPH Red Apple Day, a biannual blood donation drive organised by Singapore Press Holdings (SPH), has collected 162 units of blood from about 240 donors at the…
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Emotional Yuvi recalls his ‘tough’ days
Jagran Post On the occasion of World Cancer Day, Yuvraj spoke about the time after he was diagnosed with a rare germ cell cancer between his lungs a few months post India’s World Cup triumph in 2011. “Today is about survivorship. I didn’t believe when I was first … Cancer is like a yorker, you have to hit it for a six: Yuvraj SinghIndian Express Yuvraj recalls his victory over cancer on World Cancer DayIndia.Com Health World Cancer Day 2013:Yuvraj asks cancer patients to fight courageouslyNewstrack India thatsCricket –TruthDive all 18 news articles » |
New Stent Keeps Arteries UncloggeddailyRxInvestigators did find a significant reduction in the risk of repeat revascularization (unblocking of the artery) in the patients with the everolimus stents compared to those with the sirolimus stents. Patients …