BBC News |
‘UK should follow Wales’ lead on organ donation’ – BBC News
BBC News A woman who was hours from death waiting for a liver transplant wants other UK nations to follow Wales’ lead on presumed organ donation consent. Ellie Lacey, 31, was diagnosed with sudden and unexplained liver failure in 2016 and was told a transplant … Organ donation: ‘I’m living life for me and my donor’ – BBC NewsBBC News |
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Overdose deaths push Ohio to record number of organ donations
10TV COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio’s deadly opiate crisis has dominated headlines for years. But from those grim numbers comes a surprising new story: a record number of life-saving organ donations. Tony Shires’ can’t-miss red beard was his signature. But when he … |
WHYY |
Organ donations from drug overdose victims rising with opioid death toll
WHYY Inside the Gift of Life Donor Program’s headquarters in Philadelphia is a room that serves as a sort of mission control for organ donation. Three rows of desks face a huge screen that displays records of potential organ and tissue donors. Workers … Our View: 16- and 17-year-olds can become life-saving organ donorsRockford Register Star |
Leinster Leader |
Kildare woman, Orla Tinsley’s campaign to raise organ donation awareness a success
Leinster Leader As Orla Tinsley continues her recovery from a double lung transplant, her regular calls to the public to carry an organ donor card is bearing fruit according to a spokesperson for the Irish Kidney Association (IKA). “Orla’s story and her consistent … |
euronews |
2017 was a record year for organ donations
euronews She was among the 10,000 people whose organs were donated in 2017 — the first year more than 10,000 people have donated organs to others after they died, according to the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS). “We are grateful that more lives are … |
London News Online (blog) |
Talking about organ donations
London News Online (blog) A woman who underwent a kidney transplant, is helping to launch a campaign urging people to donate organs and the join a donor register. Former Plumstead resident Laura Manners, who had the transplant in 2009, helped start the roadshow at Tesco in … Organ recipient Greg pledges gift of life for strangersMackay Daily Mercury Bradford transplant patient who benefitted from the gift of life welcomes moves for a potential opt-out system of …Bradford Telegraph and Argus Luke’s desperate for a third chance at life without dialysisGladstone Observer Gympie Times all 5 news articles » |
Deccan ChronicleDo not harass docs on organ donation: SPC Loknath BeheraDeccan ChronicleAccording to the directive, in case of complaints regarding brain death certification, the police have to first ascertain whether there has been complications with …
Southland Times |
Invercargill family saves Cook Island baby with organ donation
Southland Times Family flew over from Raratonga during this time. The family never stopped praying, Ruvea said. However, when they got news Dominic had a liver donated it was very emotional, she said. “It was a happy and sad feeling, letting go of one and saving one … |
NBCNews.com |
More than 10000 donated organs in 2017, making a record
NBCNews.com But Victoria’s kidneys, liver, lungs and heart went to four people who’d been waiting for lifesaving organ transplants. “She was just an amazing child and an amazing person. Now she is even more amazing.” She was among the 10,000 people whose organs … |
The News Minute |
Organ donation is supported by Islam, and Syed Kirmani’s u-turn is …
The News Minute Dr Shibal As many as 10.6 million Indians will be blind in at least one eye by 2020 due to corneal-related disease. This number was around 6.8 million in 2012. More than 30000 individuals lose their vision due to either a corneal injury or ulceration … Challenges facing cadaver organ transplantation in India – Health …ETHealthworld.com |