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A needless loss
Guelph Mercury But only 520 became actual donors, with at least one organ successfully transplanted. And that’s using a conservative estimate of eligibility. The actual extent of wasted opportunity is likely much greater. Quebec had the highest rate of “deceased … |
The News Journal |
To donate or to sell that old musical instrument
The News Journal Because we’re sentimental, we stow musical instruments from our youth or those that belonged to a deceased relative. One day, we tell ourselves, we’ll feel emboldened to pick them up again, resume lessons and … Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware … |
Toronto Star |
Toronto Star’s View: Canada’s organ donor system…
Mississauga But only 520 became actual donors, with at least one organ successfully transplanted. And that’s using a conservative estimate of eligibility. The actual extent of wasted opportunity is likely much greater. Quebec had the highest rate of “deceased … Manitoba can do better on organ transplantsWinnipeg Free Press |
Mirror.co.uk |
Transplant changes have docs hopeful
Albuquerque Journal The goal is to get the maximum benefit out of a scarce resource: kidneys from deceased donors. “Not everyone’s going to get the same benefit out of a kidney transplant,” said Dr. Matthew J. Ellis of Duke University Medical Center, who is optimistic the … The most heartwarming story you will read this Christmas: Wife loses four …Scottish Daily Record |
Scottish Daily Record |
The most heartwarming story you will read this Christmas: Wife loses four …
Scottish Daily Record A Scottish Government spokeswoman said: “Last year, 425 transplant operations were undertaken on Scottish patients from deceased and living organ donors – the highest number in any one year. While it is good news that these numbers are increasing, we … |
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Region Roundup: ‘Shop With a Firefighter’ held in Findlay
LimaOhio.com The 2015 Donate Life Rose Parade Float entry features 60 butterflies, one for each life that can be transformed by a single deceased donor, emerging from an open book. The butterflies ascend above 72 volumes adorned with floragraph portraits of … |
The Oxford Times |
Lead nurse for John Radcliffe’s living donor programme tells of pride in her work
The Oxford Times Not everyone wants to make the decision to offer up a kidney while they are still alive, but Ms Dix emphasised the importance of that gift given by deceased donors. She said: “What I’d say to anyone thinking of signing up to the organ donor register is … |
lehighvalleylive.com |
Lucas Fox’s struggle intensifies while waiting for liver as Christmas wish
lehighvalleylive.com An organ donor who is declared brain dead in a hospital, may be able to “save or enhance the lives of 50 people,” Green says. In 2013, UNOS recorded 6,203 liver transplants from deceased donors and 252 from living donors. Pennsylvania accounted for … |
Canada NewsOrgan donations from seniors could reduce wait times, study sayCanada NewsDeceased seniors or people who have suffered cardiac death represent a pool of potential organ donors that could reduce wait times for those who need organs, a new Can…
Saskatoon StarPhoenixOlder donors could help reduce organ transplant gap: StudySaskatoon StarPhoenixIt found that Canadian provinces are far likelier to identify and procure organs from younger deceased donors than older ones. Almost one-third of poten…