OncLiveSubgroup Analyses Show Depth of Everolimus Benefit in BOLERO-2OncLiveNew analyses of the BOLERO-2 trial found that everolimus and exemestane produced significantly longer progression-free survival (PFS) than placebo and exemestane in several pre…
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Study finds donor age not a factor in most corneal transplants
Medical Xpress In time, we hope the study will have a lasting impact on the practice of corneal transplant surgery,” Dr. Mannis said. “Although the results suggest that age-matching may be appropriate for the very youngest donors and patients, we do not think it is … |
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US death row inmate’s wish to donate kidney, heart sparks debate on ethics
Indian Express Some medical experts and others warn that execution chemicals could render organs unusable. They are also deeply disturbed by the prospect of death row inmates donating organs, even if can ease shortages so severe that patients die while on the waiting … |
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Who’d pay to transplant organs from condemned killer?
Norwalk Reflector Phillips would be returned to Death Row after recovering from transplant surgery. Kasich set Phillips’ new execution date for July 2, 2014. Prison policy says Ohio taxpayers will not pay for transplant surgery. There’s a possibility the cost could be … |
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VIDEO: Tear-jerking Google ‘Reunion’ Ad Warms Hearts Across India and Pakistan
Global Voices Online A series of short ads by Google India showing how their search engine can facilitate the bridging of hearts and help re-connect people separated by distance and man-made barriers has gone viral across India and Pakistan. Released on 13 November, 2013, … Google India’s new ad based on the partition will warm your heartTech2 Google Reunion Commercial Is Heartwarming Even In A Different LanguageSearch Engine Roundtable Emotional Google ad a viral hit in India and PakistanCBC.ca NPR (blog) –Zee News –Best Media Info all 59 news articles » |
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New heart valve replacement surgery gives hope
Times of India MYSORE: When Abdul Sharif, 32, who runs a carpentry shop, had shortness of breath and felt fatigued, he didn’t know what was causing it. Shariff said: “A couple of years ago, doctors had told me about the bicuspid valve problem and that I might need a … |
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Long-term survival benefit of liver transplantation with respect to …
Ticker Report PRESS RELEASE (11/15/2013) – Up to now, liver transplantation for patients with neuroendocrine tumors of gastroentero-pancreatic (GEP-NET) has been controversial because accepted selection criteria are lacking, benefit in survival is unproven, and … |
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NIH-funded study finds donor age not a factor in most corneal transplants
National Institutes of Health (press release) In time, we hope the study will have a lasting impact on the practice of corneal transplant surgery,” Dr. Mannis said. “Although the results suggest that age-matching may be appropriate for the very youngest donors and patients, we do not think it is … |
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Drug offers promising approach to improve outcome for children with high-risk …
Science Codex … gemtuzumab ozogamicin (GO) with conventional chemotherapy may improve the outcome of bone marrow transplantation for some children battling high-risk acute myeloid leukemia (AML), according to a study led by St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. |
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For Type 1 Diabetes, Islet Transplantation Gains Momentum
UCSF News Services Whole-organ pancreas transplantation has for many years been an option in cases of type 1 diabetes or in cases in which kidney failure – a complication of the disease – makes it more practical for surgeons to transplant a kidney and pancreas at the … |