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Baboons with pig hearts pave way for human transplants
New Scientist Despite this, the potential for using animal organs in humans – xenotransplantation – remains attractive because the supply is theoretically limitless, and could supply organs of any size. However, the technology has taken decades to get off the ground … Pig hearts could be transplanted into humans after baboon successNext Big Future |
Blood donation drive held in Dubaigulfnews.comDubai: Over 40 litres of blood was collected yesterday in yet another blood donation drive conducted in Dubai that could help the Thalassemia society, which requires 14,000 units of blood annually. The camp…
Mesa residents honored for blood donation recordsnewszap.comMAX Donors of the Year David Clarkson, left, and Phillip Brown, right, met Keegan Gibbs, center, at an event April 11. Mr. Gibbs recently battled cancer and required more than 20 lifesaving bl…
Medical DailyAsthma Sufferers, Even Those Who Do Not Take Oral Corticosteroids, Can Still …Medical DailyOral corticosteroids are considered the most effective medication for treating asthma; however, certain side effects have been reported during the…
FDA Warns Epidural Injections of Corticosteroids for Back and Neck Pain May …Virtual-Strategy Magazine (press release)However, the effectiveness and safety of epidural injections of corticosteroids such as hydrocortisone and methylprednisolone have n…
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Matheson: moving to opt-out organ donation system would not necessarily lead …
Herald Scotland Moving to an opt-out system of organ donation in Scotland would “not necessarily” lead to more transplant operations taking place, the public health minister has said. Moving to an opt-out system of organ donation in Scotland would “not necessarily … Opt-out organ donation bid warningEvening Telegraph Organ donation, transplant need urgent attention —FG toldNigerian Tribune Campaigners call for opt out system for organ donationITV News KWTX all 7 news articles » |
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Parish pump Lewes – May 2, 2014
Sussex Express The Women’s Institute is calling on all members to make their wishes regarding organ donation known and to encourage their families and friends, and members of their local communities to do likewise. Prospective members and guests will be made most … |
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PacBio Books 9 Systems in Q1, Highlights Applications Beyond Bacterial …
GenomeWeb HistoGenetics began exploring the use of next-generation sequencing for HLA typing last year when it purchased 20 of Illumina’s MiSeq systems. Illumina said earlier this month that the firm recently bought additional MiSeq systems, giving it the … Inference of High Resolution HLA Types Using Genome-wide RNA or DNA …7thSpace Interactive (press release) |
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GONE DIGITAL: Palace Theatre opens final digital screens
Lake Placid News It’s still a major financial drain on the theater, so the Clarks are accepting donations to offset their portion of the investment. Even though the fundraising wasn’t complete, Barbara said they wanted to finish the conversion before the busy … |
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The Week Magazine In a country that strictly prohibits gay sex, the United Nations hopes its new Bollywood-themed campaign diminishes some of India’s rampant homophobia. … Tan skin, blonde hair, and black lungs: your new mental picture of the typical Los Angeles resident. |