CBS NewsDrug crisis boosts supply of organ transplantsCBS NewsThe spike America has seen in drug overdose deaths in recent years has provided an unexpected lifesaving benefit for others by increasing the number of desperately needed organ transplants. …
BioNews – First uterus transplants from living donors carried out in …BioNewsFour women in the USA have become the first in the country to receive uteruses transplanted from living donors. While three of the women have since had their …and mor…
RadioToday Ireland |
Radio Snowflake partners with Irish Kidney Association
RadioToday Ireland It is an opportunity to take the time to discuss organ donation and let your loved ones know your wishes. It is your next-of-kin who will make the decision in the event of your untimely death so we encourage families to # HAVE THE CHAT.” Radio … |
Trinidad Guardian |
Anand the angel
Trinidad Guardian In August, Guardian Media Ltd launched the Gift of Life, a campaign to promote public awareness about organ donations and transplants with the aim of encouraging citizens to augment this country’s donor pool. This week we take a look at “Anand the angel.”. |
Somerset Live |
Six people are given a new life thanks to Shepton Mallet donor Niki Dunn: Her sister pays tribute
Somerset Live The awards recognise the 1,364 people who donated their organs after death last year, leading to thousands of patients’ lives being saved or transformed. In 2015/16 the number of deceased donors in the UK went up from 1,282 to 1,364, a rise of six per … |
Press-Enterprise |
Why a Temecula author’s experience as both doctor and patient is fitting
Press-Enterprise He said kidneys transplanted from living donors are best because they last nearly twice as long as kidneys transplanted from deceased donors. A living donor kidney functions, on average, 12 to 20 years, and a deceased donor kidney from 8 to 12 years. |
Inside Philanthropy |
Raising Money for Democracy Reform
Inside Philanthropy “A lot of people think that direct mail is dead and it really isn’t,” she said. “Many of our members engage in giving through direct mail. As our donors get older into the 40s and 50s they may have given online, but they often switch to become direct … |
Nature World News |
US Surgeons Complete First-Ever Uterus Transplant From Live …
Nature World News A team of surgeons has performed the United States’ first uterus transplant involving living donors. 3 out of 4 utereus transplants from live donors fail – Red Deer AdvocateRed Deer Advocate (subscription) Why Uterus Transplants Fail So OftenHuffington Post First living-donor uterus transplant in the US performed in TexasZME Science Science World Report –TIME all 6 news articles » |
Science World ReportFirst Uterus Transplant Using Living-Donor Performed In The United StatesScience World ReportIn February, the Cleveland Clinic performed the first uterus transplant in the U.S., but they used deceased donor uterus. However, less tha…
NDTVIn Numbers: The Status Of Organ Donation In IndiaNDTVBrain dead persons are kept on ventilators (artificial support) to ensure all organs remain oxygenated and healthy until they are harvested. We need to promote deceased donation in order to meet …