The Hindu |
Organ donation: Creating awareness on how one can live on even after one’s death
The Hindu “Yes, it possible by way of organ donation posthumously but not many of us are aware about this noble donation to mankind,” said 28-year-old doctor, Shivaprasad S. Patil of Belagavi, who himself has donated his organs to set an example before advising … |
Strathspey & Badenoch Herald |
Views sought on organ donor opt-out scheme
Mearns Leader The consultation asks whether the current system for authorising organ and tissue donation should be turned on its head. Currently, in Scotland, organ and/or tissue donation after a person’s death only occurs if they have given advance authorisation or … Highland MSP calls for more organ donorsStrathspey & Badenoch Herald |
PennLive.com |
Heroin addicts more likely to be organ donors – and lots of people want their organs
PennLive.com Joe Gotowski of Mount Joy, Pa. is waiting for a transplant that will involve: stomach, liver, small bowel, pancreas and colon. He needs a liver because the intravenous nutrition will eventually destroy it. All the organs will come from one person … |
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Organ donor honored at hospital ceremony
Farmington Daily Times FARMINGTON — The San Juan Regional Medical Center and New Mexico Donor Services joined forces to organize a ceremony today honoring the late Jasper Yazzie, whose organ donations helped save the life of a relative and four other people. |
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Organ donation could become automatic for Scottish patients
The Times (subscription) A system that automatically assumes patients have agreed to donate their organs for transplant is a step closer after the start of a public consultation. During the next 14 weeks the Scottish government is seeking views on the introduction of a “soft … |
WISN Milwaukee |
College student with heart disease shares her story, pleads for organ donors
WISN Milwaukee If you ever meet Danika Newberry, you wouldn’t know she’s been given six months to a year to live. She’s upbeat, happy and loves being around her friends. But the 20-year-old’s demeanor and apparent health hide something sinister: a heart condition … |
Press TVOutlook of Iranians on organ donationPress TVOrgan donations by the bereft of brain-dead patients have seen an outstanding rise during the recent years; however, it is still frowned upon among some Iranians. Iran is among the countries which fa…
WTNH Connecticut News (press release) |
Teen’s gift of organ donation to raise national awareness in Rose Parade
WTNH Connecticut News (press release) A ceremony at Yale-New Haven Hospital was held, that’s where the most of the organ transplants took place. Carolyn Fletcher will travel to the Rose Parade in California, she’ll help decorate The Donate Life Rose Parade Float. Jerrell’s image, along … |
Mirror.co.uk |
Organ donors saved 30% more lives in Wales after opt-out system was brought in a year ago
Mirror.co.uk The number of transplanted organs from donors has risen by a third in Wales since plans were unveiled for an opt-out system. A change to the process a year ago means adults automatically become donors after their death – unless they have chosen to opt … |
The News Minute |
No other state has a transplant programme directly under a Chief Minister, and that contributed enormously to Tamil …
The News Minute And according to Dr J Amalorpavanathan, the convener of the Transplant Authority of Tamil Nadu (TRANSTAN), credit for the success of Tamil Nadu’s sustained organ transplantation programme goes to former Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa. Speaking after … |