Boston Herald |
John Nucci ‘resting comfortably’ after kidney transplant
Boston Herald Sean Fitzpatrick, a spokesman for New England Donor Services, said Massachusetts has seen an increase in deceased organ donors over the past few years. Last year, doctors transplanted organs from 181 people. That’s up from 177 in 2016 and 163 in … |
Global Organ Preservation Solutions Market 2016-2024: Strategic Business Report 2018 – Euro-Collins Extending …Business Wire (press release)A Key to Deceased Donor Transplants. Euro-Collins Extending Opportunities in the Kidney Segment. Cardiac Prese…
The Ulster Herald |
‘The doctor might not save me’ plus 9 other myths about being an organ donor
GMA News A number of people have made a decision to celebrate the continuity of life by carrying an organ donor card. Once they pass away, they will be able to give the gift of life to others and, in a way, to themselves as well. Unfortunately, fewer and fewer … Spinathon to help locals take part in Transplant GamesThe Ulster Herald |
ptvnews.ph |
Be a kidney donor, be a hero: DOH
ptvnews.ph According to NKTI, there is a need to increase the number of living organ donors. “Unfortunately, the number of patients transplanted from deceased donors in the country remains ‘dismally low’,” NKTI executive director Dr. Rosemarie Liquete said. She … |
FortuneTransplanted Wombs Provide Potential Path to Fertility for Millions of WomenFortuneResearchers in Sweden and Texas had to address ethical concerns, including whether the procedure was necessary given other options, including adoption, along with…
Tulsa World |
‘Kidney-versary’: Four Tulsa-area locals form special bond over same-day surgery a year ago
Tulsa World Some may call it happenstance. Others may call it fate. Four Tulsa-area residents call it their “kidney-versary.” In a rare circumstance a year ago, medical staff at St. John Transplant Center in Tulsa performed four kidney transplants in one day on … |
Philippine Star |
Bein an organ donor is a noble act of kindness
Philippine Star “In 2016, there were 438 patients transplanted from living kidney donors, a figure that has been relatively stable since 2009. In contrast, there were 64 transplants from deceased organ donors in 2009, which peaked at 90 in 2011 and progressively … |
Philippine StarBe a kidney donor, be a hero: DOH | Philippine News Agencypna.gov.phMANILA — The Department of Health on Monday echoed the call of the National Kidney Transplant Institute (NKTI) for Filipinos to be kidney donors to give other …B…
The Courier Life NewsPigs into people: UW joins renewed effort to use animals as organ donorsThe Courier Life NewsOrgans from living human donors have boosted kidney and liver transplant rates in recent years, and are generally of good quality. But onl…
LubbockOnline.comLubbock daughter shares gift of life through kidney donation with dadLubbockOnline.comAccording to the Living Kidney Donors Network, the average wait for a kidney from a deceased donor is five to 10 years. About 5,000 people die each y…