'Very good prognosis' for double lung transplant patient
An Ottawa woman's prognosis is good, but her double lung transplant was more complicated than first let on, doctors acknowledged at a news conference Tuesday.
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Jokes needed! Site collects smiles for cancer patient – ABC7Chicago.com
ABC NewsJokes needed! Site collects smiles for cancer patientABC7Chicago.comApril 24, 2012 (CHICAGO) (WLS) — Miles Austrevich, 19, will undergo a stem cell transplant in Los Angeles in his battle against brain cancer. So his father is collecting jokes…
Double lung transplant recipient Helene Campbell is off the ventilator — and on the treadmill
An Ottawa woman’s prognosis is good, but her double lung transplant was more complicated than first let on, doctors acknowledged at a news conference Tuesday
Vitamin D Deficiency Shown to Increase Rejection Rates in Lung Transplant Patients – Newswise (press release)
Vitamin D Deficiency Shown to Increase Rejection Rates in Lung Transplant PatientsNewswise (press release)These data were published in the latest issue of The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation. “Patients who undergo lung transplants are at ri…
Vitamin D Deficiency Shown to Increase Rejection Rates in Lung Transplant Patients
Vitamin D deficiency is associated with an increase in lung transplant rejection and infections, according to research conducted at Loyola University Health System (LUHS). Researchers also found that recipients who remained deficient for one year follo…
Doctors of Helene Campbell say lung recipient is doing well – Global Toronto
Globe and MailDoctors of Helene Campbell say lung recipient is doing wellGlobal TorontoHelene Campbell underwent lung transplant surgery in Toronto on Good Friday. The 20-year-old Ottawa woman has been waiting for the operation since last fall;followin…
Kidney Transplant Fiasco
When a healthy living donor is willing to make the selfless sacrifice of offering a kidney to help someone in need, their act is nothing short of heroic. Sadly, one brave donor in New York gave up a kidney for her boss, only to be fired after the proce…
Ottawa woman who campaigned for organ donation doing well after transplant: Docs – Winnipeg Free Press
CTV.caOttawa woman who campaigned for organ donation doing well after transplant: DocsWinnipeg Free PressHelene Campbell — who became the unofficial face of organ donation in Canada after attracting celebrity endorsements for her cause — is still r…
Christie Promotes Organ Donation – Patch.com
French TribuneChristie Promotes Organ DonationPatch.com“As an organ donor you can have a major impact on multiple lives across this country. We hear startling statistics that demonstrate the importance of increasing organ donation,” said Christie, …
Alexion's CEO Discusses Q1 2012 Results – Earnings Call Transcript – Seeking Alpha
Alexion's CEO Discusses Q1 2012 Results – Earnings Call TranscriptSeeking AlphaWe are currently focused on applying the breakthrough innovation of Soliris and clinical development programs in four such disorders, acute humoral transplant rejection,…