Omaha World-Herald |
Surprising discovery about virus, Alzheimer’s disease could open new avenues for treatment
Omaha World-Herald … ago, scientists have found higher levels of the common virus in the brains of people who had both behavioral symptoms and neurological evidence of Alzheimer’s at the time of their death than in the brains of deceased donors who had no signs of … |
The Nation |
PHOTA: Strong Men, Strong Institution
The Nation Till date, the PHOTA has registered only a single deceased donor case of Zahida Bibi, from Faisalabad, who shared a gift of life with her son and a nephew in the shape of two kidneys. According to Bibi’s wish, her corneas were also used to restore the … |
FOX43.comUPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg adds liver tranplant clinic to services …FOX43.comHARRISBURG, Pa. – UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg expands its transplant clinic services. People in need of a liver transplant living in the Harrisburg-area will now …..
Quartz |
Religious taboos around organ donation are putting minorities at risk
Quartz Someone who donates their organs after death has the potential to save several lives as a result. However, in certain cultures the idea of giving your organs away is viewed with a sense of profound unease, because it’s a religious taboo. This is the … |
The Hindu |
Organ donation gives new lease of life to many
The Hindu “My son was aware of organ donation and had even pledged to donate his eyes. When the Jeevandan team approached us, we readily agreed as our only son had always wanted to be of help to others even after death. Today, he is alive in six other people, … |
Highlands Current |
Searching for a Kind Heart, with a Spare Kidney
Highlands Current Kidneys can be transplanted from a newly deceased donor, but they are expected to last only 10 years compared to 15 to 20 years when a living person is the provider. And the wait for a deceased donor’s kidney can be as long as 10 years. On the New York … |
gulfnews.com26 people receive organs from deceased donors | GulfNews.comgulfnews.comAbu Dhabi: At least 26 people have benefited since the UAE legalised donations from deceased individuals, with four people receiving much-needed organs in …and m…
The Better IndiaRs 5L for family of donors: Centre proposes cash prize for organ …The Better IndiaTo encourage more people to donate the organs of deceased family members, the Union Health Ministry has sent recommendations to the State Health …..
Quartz |
Spain leads the world in organ donation. What’s stopping other …
Quartz Five years ago, Sergio Cobos was just trying to stay alive. He had battled with kidney disease for years, and things were getting worse. His legs would fill with … Rs 5L for Family, Rs 50000 for Hospital: Centre Proposes Cash Prize for Organ Donors!The Better India |
The HinduTransplanting best practices – The HinduThe HinduPublic hospitals must be brought into the loop for deceased donor programmes.