CNNJudge: Hospital can disconnect brain-dead teenUSA TODAYThe ruling by Alameda County Judge Evelio Grillo followed testimony from a Stanford University neurologist that 13-year-old Jahi McMath met all medical criteria for brain death, the third such c…
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Jahi McMath: Stanford neurologist affirms Oakland girl is brain-dead
Los Angeles Times In statement after statement, the hospital’s chief of pediatrics, David Durand, has expressed his “deepest sympathy” for Jahi’s mother. But, he added, “the ventilator cannot reverse the brain death that has occurred and it would be wrong to give false … |
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Getting involved: DUHS encourages voluntary blood donation
The Express Tribune The Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) has set up the “Dow Safe Blood Donor Club 25”, which is focused on promoting voluntary blood donation among youth between the ages of 16 to 25 years. According to officials, many medical students have … Blood Donation: Giving the Gift of Life This Holiday SeasonHuffington Post DUHS holds blood donation awareness walkThe News International Family Health Matters: Your blood and the gift of lifeTCPalm |
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Suicide victim’s organs give life to 3
Times of India Cadaveric organ donations are not very popular in the country. Suicide victims’ organs are rarely harvested as the decision-makers are rarely in the frame of mind or aware enough to make the crucial decision. Further, the state of the organs is subject … |
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‘Born to save others’: Reno mom will be honored for baby’s organ donation
Reno Gazette-Journal Infant honored for saving two lives: Audrey Jade Hope Sullenger was six days old when she died at Renown Medical Center. Her mother, Felicia Hill, donated Audrey’s heart and kidneys. Her donation will be honores on a float at this year’s Rose Parade. |
The HinduLife-saving heart transplant doneThe HinduSpeaking to the media here on Tuesday, Dr. Gokhale and Yashoda Group of Hospitals managing director Dr. G.S. Rao emphasised the need for creating greater awareness about the Jeevandan scheme and organ …
Guardian ExpressBrain Death and Pregnancy: Texas Refusing to Take Woman Off Life SupportGuardian ExpressBrain death and pregnancy have caused a problem for Texas officials, who are refusing to take a woman off life support despite it being against her …
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2013 in Pennsylvania: Gay marriage, Gettysburg anniversary
The Times Herald Sarah Murnaghan, who has end-stage cystic fibrosis, received two lung transplants this summer at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia after a federal judge intervened in her parents’ lawsuit challenging national transplant rules that put her at the … 2013 in Pa.: Gay marriage, Gettysburg anniversaryKansas City Star |
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Jahi McMath: Judge extends order to keep brain-dead girl on ventilator
San Jose Mercury News Byrne, a devout Catholic, has said that brain death is not true death, a belief that contrasts with the majority of the medical establishment. Both sides expressed satisfaction with Monday’s ruling. Jahi’s grandmother, Sandra Chatman, said it would … |