WSMV Nashville |
Vanderbilt officials issue warning about organ donation scam
WSMV Nashville No authorized transplant program in the U.S. would do this. Not only is this practice illegal, creating confusion around the life-saving gift of organ donation could result in someone not receiving a desperately needed organ,” said a VUMC spokesperson … |
Chicago Tribune |
Doctors explore lifting barriers to living organ donation: ‘She is truly a walking miracle for me’
Chicago Tribune Surgeons turned down Terra Goudge for the liver transplant that was her only shot at surviving a rare cancer. Her tumor was too advanced, they said — even though Goudge had a friend ready to donate, no matter those odds. “I have a living donor — I’m … |
Quartz |
How AI changed organ donation in the US
Quartz There used to be only three ways off of a kidney transplant waiting list. The first was to find a healthy person from within one’s own pool of friends and family, who perfectly matched both the recipient’s blood and tissue types, and possessed a spare … AP, HHMI expand collaboration to bolster health, science coverage – Associated PressAssociated Press |
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Doctors explore lifting barriers to living organ donation
ABC News Surgeons turned down Terra Goudge for the liver transplant that was her only shot at surviving a rare cancer. Her tumor was too advanced, they said — even though Goudge had a friend ready to donate, no matter those odds. “I have a living donor — I’m … |
36th cadaveric organ donation this yearTimes of IndiaMUMBAI: The city witnessed its 36th cadaveric organ donation this year when the family of a 47-year-old woman donated her organs after she was declared brain dead in a south Mumbai hospital on Friday…
Wyoming Tribune |
Cheyenne organ donation recipient, advocate passes away
Wyoming Tribune Cayde not only made friends everywhere she went – and she went everywhere – but she also was a regional advocate and poster child for Donate Life America, a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing the number of organ, eye and tissue donors. |
Haslemere Herald |
Butterfly sculpture’s organ donors tribute
Haslemere Herald This permanent reminder of the life-changing difference organ and tissue donation can have serves not only as a place for families to remember and celebrate their loved ones but for others to reflect on such an incredible act and consider joining the … |
WTOV Steubenville |
After lifesaving organ transplant from stranger, Toronto man writes song to help others
WTOV Steubenville But Eric Holsinger was saved by a stranger who was an organ donor, and he hopes to save others through a song called “Invisible,” which is inspired by his journey. “I think I was given a second chance,” Holsinger said. “So, now I’m going to do as much … |
The HinduSalem organ transplant case: DME to submit final reportThe HinduThe Directorate of Medical Services (DMS) has forwarded the report of the investigating officer in the case pertaining to the harvesting and use of an organ at a private hospital …
The HinduIMA moots mandatory cadaver organ donation, ads by doctorsThe HinduCan an individual doctor advertise, have a website to promote her practice to compete with aggressively marketed corporate hospitals? Should the donation of cadaver organs be m…