thejournal.ieOpt for Life campaign welcome organ donation reformsthejournal.ieThe campaign to reform the Irish organ donation system has been spearheaded by the former Derry All-Ireland football winner who was applauded last year for his selfless act i…
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Cancer death risk increases with chronic kidney disease
Medical News Today Dr. Wong’s previous research has shown that patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are more likely to develop cancers, but this study demonstrates that they are also more likely to die from it, compared with patients with normal kidney function. Blood pressure drugs may reduce need for dialysis for kidney patientsWebMD.Boots.com Cancer patients with reduced kidney function have higher mortality rateNephrologyNews.com Cancer Deaths Rise in those with Reduced Kidney FunctionRenal Business Today Renal and Urology News –SBWire (press release) all 6 news articles » |
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Toddler survives five-organ transplant
USA TODAY A 3-year-old Florida boy survived a lifesaving five-organ transplant surgery, the first of its kind. Adonis Ortiz was born with a severe birth defect leaving his intestines outside his body. Now his family is hopeful for his future. Loading… Post to … |
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Insulin Resistance Not Significantly Tied to Heart Failure
Monthly Prescribing Reference (HealthDay News) – Using a definition of insulin resistance with lower levels of homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) than previously considered, insulin resistance is associated with an increased risk for heart failure … |
Toddler survives first-ever 5 organ transplantUSA TODAYToddler survives first-ever 5 organ transplant. A 3-year-old Florida boy survived a life-saving five organ transplant surgery, the first of its kind. Adonis Ortiz was born with a severe birth defec…
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Newcastle researchers find link in Multiple Organ Failure
Newcastle Herald NEWCASTLE researchers have found a link between what is being labelled a ”Trojan horse” effect on DNA and a leading cause of death for patients who have been admitted to hospital following an accident – organ failure. The Hunter Medical Research … |
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Gov. Daugaard encourages use of online organ donor registry
Sioux Falls Argus Leader PIERRE — Gov. Dennis Daugaard says South Dakotans should consider registering as organ, eye and tissue donors. The governor says Christmas is a time for giving, and there is no greater gift than the gift of life through organ donation. Daugaard says a … |
Times of IndiaApples: Key to healthy heartTimes of IndiaStudy leader at Oxford University, Dr Adam Briggs, said that the research shows how effective small changes in diet can be and that drugs and healthier living can make a real difference in prevent…
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SD gov. urges people to sign up as organ donors
Bradenton Herald PIERRE, S.D. — Gov. Dennis Daugaard says South Dakotans should consider registering as organ, eye and tissue donors. The governor says Christmas is a time for giving, and there is no greater gift than the gift of life through organ donation. Daugaard … |
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50 die in five years in Derbyshire because of organ donor shortage
Derby Telegraph The figures have been released by health body NHS Blood and Transplant in the run-up to Christmas, as the organisation aims to get people talking about organ donation during the festive period. They said this was because, even when people had signed … NHS in Wiltshire asking people to talk of organ donationSwindon Advertiser Ronnie McIntosh’s legacy lives on through organ donor registerEvening Telegraph NHS urges families to talk about organ donation as it reveals 25 people have …The Westmorland Gazette NW Evening Mail –Ekklesia all 13 news articles » |