the Irish News |
Transplant surgeons urge caution on organ donation bill
the Irish News NORTHERN Ireland’s top organ transplant surgeons have urged caution on a proposal to adopt a presumed consent donation model in the region. Stormont’s Health minister Simon Hamilton told the Assembly that consultants in the Regional Renal and … Organ donation: Transplant surgeons warn over donor law changeBBC News |
The TennesseanOrgan donation and the legacy of Caleb HolmanThe TennesseanDuring Donor Sabbath, faith leaders, donor families, transplant recipients and others focus on the life-saving importance of organ and tissue donation. The insert at my church tol…
WalesOnline |
Organ donation is changing in Wales and here’s what you need to know
WalesOnline The new law will mean that from December 1, people aged 18 and over who have lived in Wales for more than 12 months and who die in Wales will be regarded as having consented to organ donation unless they have opted opt. This is called deemed … Admn set to give push to organ donationTimes of India |
The Hindu |
From organ commerce hub to organ donation
The Hindu A little more than a decade ago, the southern metropolis of Chennai was the hub of organ commerce. So much so that Villivakkam, a locality in the city, was notoriously nicknamed ‘Kidneyvakkam’ (land of kidney trade) for the number of kidneys being sold … |
The State |
AME conference highlights organ donation
The State The Seventh Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church is working to get more people to become organ donors. A new effort called “I AM AME Donation Initiative” was discussed Friday at the AME Church’s 2015 Post Planning Convocation … |
OR-Politics.com |
Families of organ donors felicitated
Times of India The family members of a number of organ donors shared their experience, explaining how they overcame cultural and religious considerations. Doctors present at the function said that successful transplants wouldn’t have been possible without the consent … Wealth may give advantage for getting organ transplantsOR-Politics.com Wealthy Transplant Recipients May Have an EdgeFinancialSpots.com |
Organ transplant registries planned in Tamil NaduThe HinduTamil Nadu, which has in recent years notched up a pretty good cadaver transplant programme, is now planning to move to the next stage by setting up registries to study the outcomes of organ don…
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NASCAR driver honors teen who donated organs
FOX 10 News Phoenix Andrew Arellanes died in a car accident 2-years-ago, eight months before he died he checked the “Donor Box” on his driver’s license application. He was an eye and tissue donor, and this weekend Gase will celebrate the teen’s life and decision by … |
Organ donations are a life-changing giftMilwaukee Journal SentinelSince people often turn to their religious leaders for help when dealing with life-and-death issues, the National Donor Sabbath provides an opportunity for faith communities to share the…
Memphis Commercial AppealMethodist receives $40M donation for organ transplant centerMemphis Commercial AppealIn April, liver transplant recipient Claire Flanagan (left) helped raise a new organ donation flag, as (left to right) Alison Apple, Jeff Lieb…