Scientists embark on multi-nation study on heart failureTODAYonlineby Lee Gui Ping Amanda SINGAPORE – Scientists across 10 countries will be embarking on a five-year study on heart failure. Focusing on 5000 patients, aged 18 and above, the study will g…
Veloxis completes patient enrollment in LCP-Tacro 3002 pivotal Phase III trialPharmaceutical Business ReviewThe primary endpoint of the study is a composite endpoint, Biopsy Proven Acute Rejection, graft failure, loss to follow up or death and secondar…
Donegal DemocratLive organ doners give hope to patients awaiting transplant surgeryDonegal DemocratLetterkenny woman Hillary Russell had only days to live when she received her liver transplant in 2009. Two years later she has returned to education and…
Rangers release veteran 1B/OF Brad Hawpe from minor league dealWashington PostHe went on the disabled list on June 21 and underwent Tommy John ligament transplant surgery on his left elbow five days later. San Diego declined his mutual option on Oct. 3…
The Tylenol Liver Failure Lawyers of The Onder Law Firm Launch New No-Cost, No …San Francisco Chronicle (press release)St. Louis, MO (PRWEB) March 29, 2012 The liver failure lawyers of The Onder Law Firm are providing free consultations to persons wh…
A new work on a drug raising the prospect of a new life-prolonging drugHealth(Y) DestinationRapamycin is the drug that is used in widely in preventing transplant rejection and treat cancer. But the previous study of Rapamycin showed its positive effect…
A voice that should be heardHaaretzWhether brain death should qualify as death is not a medical question, but depends on philosophical, moral and religious values and ethics. By David Shabtai Jews have historically consulted rabbis for almost all decis…
Gulf TimesHillsville man's father speaks of life changing face transplantWSLSOn March 20, 2012, doctors at the University of Maryland Medical center performed the world's most extensive face transplant surgery. (more) Frank Norris looks at phot…
Christiana Care Health System Named to Elite Group in Heart Failure ResearchHealthcare Global (press release)WILMINGTON, Del., March 29, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Christiana Care Health System is teaming up with Thomas Jefferson and Temple univer…
An overview of chronic heart failure managementNursing TimesNurses in all settings may be involved in caring for patients with heart failure. This article reviews the causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis and management options The practice content on …