Indian River County Community Calendar, updated Feb. 21TCPalmTreasure Coast Rock & Gem Show: Look for coupon in newspaper. Noon-5 p.m. …. Donation. 772-770-5060 Ext. 4121; irclibrary.org. Capoeira: Classes for adults. 7 p.m. Longevity Max Fitness…
Arts and Entertainment this weekend and planning ahead, updated Feb. 21TCPalmSeeing Is Believing: Indian River Photo Club. Through Feb. 28. MSVB Studios & Gallery, 2036 14th Ave., Suite 103, Vero Beach. 772-643-6782; www.mainstreetverobeach.org. Se…
Economic Times |
Indian-origin doctor finds ‘solution’ to problem of organ preservation
Economic Times At present, hearts and lungs need to be transplanted within 4-6 hours of being recovered from a brain-dead donor, the liver within eight hours and kidneys within a little more than 24 hours. What SOMAH—the Sanskrit name for the elixir of immortality … |
CruxialCIOIBM content analysis software helps identify patients at risk for developing …News-Medical.netIBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced that Virginia health system Carilion Clinic has identified 8,500 patients at risk for developing heart failure in …
Indacaterol/glycopyrronium drug combination offers added benefit for adults …News-Medical.netAccording to the findings, the drug combination is better at relieving breathing difficulties (dyspnoea) than a combination treatment with tiotropium and for…
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SMC Heads-Up: Pig cell trial, food packaging
Scoop.co.nz (press release) Living Cell Technologies (LCT) has suspended patient recruitment for a clinical trial testing thexenotransplantation of specially encapsulated pig-derived cells (NTCELL) as a treatment for Parkinson’s disease. Earlier research from the company had … |
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McDowell, Dufner rally on comeback day
StarPhoenix Only three of the top 10 seeds were eliminated – Zach Johnson (3), Dustin Johnson (6) and Steve Stricker (9), who wasn’t even sure he would play until his brother had liver transplant surgery last weekend. The better seed – it’s really just a number … McDowell and Dufner rally on a day of comebacks at Dove MountainCape Breton Post McDowell, Dufner open Match Play with big comebacksCBSSports.com McDowell, Dufner survive Match Play first round with big ralliesFOXSports.com |
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Say ‘yes’ to organ transplantation
Oman Tribune OBSERVING that the lack of positive attitude towards cadaveric organ transplantation was a “social and philosophical issue”, experts in Kolkata, India, on Tuesday called for spreading awareness on the aspect and said brain death declaration should be … |
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Kin of 77-yr-old in Mumbai declared brain-dead; donate her organs
Daily News & Analysis In 2012, organ donations touched an all-time high of 26 as the issue came under the spotlight following former CM Vilasrao Deshmukh’s death due to liver failure. According to the ZTCC, Mumbai, in 2014, it plans to have a strong team in public hospitals … |
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Student raises money for sick teacher
WPEC Upon learning of Mr. Green’s rare kidney disease; Parents, students and teachers came together to raise money for a much needed transplant surgery. “Everyone deserves a teacher like Mr. Green,” said Vaughn Lipman, a student. Lipman raised over $5000 … |