National Post |
Organ transplants have come a long way but hurdles remain
National Post WASHINGTON — Brenda Hudson recalls weeks spent in a glass-enclosed isolation room after her first kidney transplant, her family allowed to visit only when suited up against germs. That transplant lasted a remarkable four decades — and now Hudson’s … |
The Hill (blog) |
Fox’s Bret Baier describes ‘unique’ moment before Trump’s first debate
The Hill (blog) In addition to the surgeries, he also survived because of organs donated to him by other children who didn’t make it. The experience was so life-changing for Baier that he wrote a book about it: “Special Heart: A Journey of Faith, Hope, Courage and … |
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Clubs & Meetings: Week of July 11
Prescott Daily Courier Awakening Awareness Discussion Group meets Monday to enhance one’s understanding. 928-771-0535. Chino Valley Al-Anon Family ….. Donate Life Organ Donor Support Group at 5:30 p.m. 2nd Wednesday. Jane, 928-771-1776. Divorce Support Group … |
Jackson Clarion LedgeriPhone gateway to organ donationJackson Clarion LedgerIn a unique partnership unveiled last week, Apple and Donate Life America announced the upcoming iOS 10 update (scheduled for rollout in the fall) will include the option to re…
Wisbech Standard |
Brave Mitchell from Ely is helping to promote national charity’s fundraising day
Wisbech Standard It showed Mitchells organs were failing and he was dying and the family were told to prepare for the worst. Mitchell was rushed to Great Ormond Street Hospital in London for emergency treatment for heart failure where he spent six weeks in critical … |
The Straits TimesTwo-year-old toddler with rare heart condition diesThe Straits TimesAfter fighting for her life in hospital for two weeks, two-year-old Wong ZiQin, who was born with a rare heart condition and was in need of a child heart transplant, d…
Times of Oman |
Oman’s donor drive in need of life support?
Times of Oman The government is currently spending OMR2,000 per month for one patient to cover the cost of their dialysis, and so organ donation which takes OMR4,000 to OMR5,000 for one transplant is considered a much cheaper approach to cutting costs and … |
ChronicleLive |
Gateshead schoolgirl welcomes Tyneside’s World Transplant Games success
ChronicleLive She said: “I am very excited, it is absolutely brilliant news. This is a massive opportunity to tell everyone how amazing organ donation is, and to talk about all of the positive things it has given us in life. … in her first games just eight months … |
Gibraltar ChronicleLlamas slams Disability Bill delaysGibraltar ChronicleHowever, the system is leading to many cases left unattended for days and weeks and that this creates a knock-on effect on the overuse of the A & E department. On cancelled op…
Hindu Business LineWhy it is difficult to cut out organ black-marketersHindu Business LineAmar Jesani, Editor with the Indian Journal of Medical Ethics, observes that a hospital cannot absolve itself from an incident of fraud happening in its portals, …