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10Jan/14

Nursing experiences lead to involvement in organ donor program – NG News

Organ Donor

Redditch Standard

Nursing experiences lead to involvement in organ donor program
NG News
That patient became an organ donor and Timmons was soon invited to sit on a committee that laid the groundwork for a provincial program, now known as Legacy of Life. “I knew about organ donation but I learned about tissue transplant working here. One …
Organ donation? Sure. Organ presumption? Orwellian.The Virginian-Pilot
Being an organ donor saves multiple livesSky Hi Daily News
People encouraged to sign up to organ donor registerDroitwich Advertiser
Caerphilly Observer
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10Jan/14

'Rock-n-Roll Up Your Sleeves' Blood Donation Drive at Cavenders – KRIS Corpus Christi News

Organ Donor

‘Rock-n-Roll Up Your Sleeves’ Blood Donation Drive at Cavenders
KRIS Corpus Christi News
The Coastal Bend Blood Center is in need of donations. This time of year especially, with everyone busy with the holidays, bad weather, and illness. On Saturday, January 11th, they’d be happy to accept your donations at the ‘Rock-n-Roll Up Your Sleeve’ …

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10Jan/14

Lithium May Help Treat Acute Kidney Injury – Counsel & Heal

Organ Failure

Counsel & Heal

Lithium May Help Treat Acute Kidney Injury
Counsel & Heal
Mood stabilizer drugs like lithium may help treat acute kidney injury, according to a new study. Researchers said the findings are important because there are no effective therapies for acute kidney injury. Acute kidney injury is becoming increasing …
Mood stabilizing drug may help treat acute kidney injuryEurekAlert (press release)
Lithium May Promote Recovery in Acute Kidney InjuryDoctors Lounge
Ray of hope for kidney patientsDaily News & Analysis

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10Jan/14

Brain Death Raises Tough Questions – National Geographic

Brain Death Declaration

National Geographic

Brain Death Raises Tough Questions
National Geographic
For 13-year-old Jahi McMath of Oakland, California, brain death was declared in the wake of complications from surgery. Her parents have fought to keep her on life support, contending that the functioning of her heart and lungs indicates she is still …
Jahi McMath brain death case: Family’s attorney defends his actionsLos Angeles Times
The Science Behind Brain DeathNew York Times
NEW: Two cases raise questions of how brain death is determinedSarasota Herald-Tribune
San Jose Mercury News –NBC Bay Area –Newsday
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