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19Dec/15

Kidney donor’s death a ‘nightmare scenario’ for UCSF program – SFGate

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SFGate

Kidney donor’s death a ‘nightmare scenario’ for UCSF program
SFGate
UCSF’s suspension of its living donor program for kidney transplants this week after the death of a donor highlights a rare but potential complication for a procedure that’s typically an altruistic gift by a friend or family member to a kidney patient …
UCSF Suspends Kidney Transplants From Living Donors After DeathCBS Local
UCSF suspends living donor program for kidney transplants after patient deathSan Francisco Examiner
Donor Death Halts UCSF Living Donor ProgramYouth Health Magzine
KTVU San Francisco –The Monitor Daily
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18Dec/15

Senators owner Eugene Melnyk says he’s feeling great after liver transplant – The Province

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The Province

Senators owner Eugene Melnyk says he’s feeling great after liver transplant
The Province
The 56-year-old billionaire had been on the waiting list for a deceased donor organ for several weeks, but having a rare AB blood type meant that finding a living liver donor was his only option. None of his family or friends were deemed to be …

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18Dec/15

All former Waterville man wants for Christmas is a kidney – Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel

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Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel

All former Waterville man wants for Christmas is a kidney
Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel
Vella said that of the 50 percent of patients who receive a transplant, 55 percent of them will receive get kidneys from a deceased donor and 45 percent of people will get kidneys from a living donor. Though it is more likely for patients to receive a …

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18Dec/15

UCSF Suspends Kidney Transplants From Living Donors After Death – CBS Local

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KTVU San Francisco

UCSF Suspends Kidney Transplants From Living Donors After Death
CBS Local
SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) – UCSF Medical Center announced Thursday that it has voluntarily suspended kidney transplants from living donors, following the recent death of a donor. According to a medical center statement, the donor passed away after …
UCSF suspends living donor program after death of kidney donor in Nov.KTVU San Francisco

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16Dec/15

At midpoint, Seattle Times Fund For The Needy raises $572485 – The Seattle Times

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The Seattle Times

At midpoint, Seattle Times Fund For The Needy raises $572485
The Seattle Times
Donations have included proceeds from a golf tournament, gifts given in honor of friends — living and deceased — and a donation in honor of the King County Library System. The need is great. The Census Bureau estimates that 60,000 children and 20,000 …