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Cash for Kidneys: The Case for a Market for OrgansThe Case for a Market for …
Wall Street Journal Today, the rich often don’t wait as long as others for organs since some of them go to countries such as India, where they can arrange for transplants in the underground medical sector, and others (such as the late Steve Jobs) manage to jump the queue … |
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Sweden meets success in womb transplants
Indian Express Life-saving transplants of organs such as hearts, livers and kidneys have been done for decades and doctors are increasingly transplanting hands, faces and other body parts. Womb transplants — the first ones intended to be temporary, just to allow … |
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Organ Donation: Should we be ‘Opting in’ or ‘Opting out’?
Slugger O’Toole Okay, a short enough question to chew on for a bit. The core of this argument between JoAnne Dobson (UUP) and Alastair Ross (DUP) is that the former wants to change the law to make organ donation a default position which you and your relatives can opt … Rival unionist MLAs square up over organ donation legislationBelfast Newsletter |
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Rival unionist MLAs square up over organ donation legislation
Belfast Newsletter Nearly a year ago, Ulster Unionist MLA Jo-Anne Dobson announced that she intended to bring forward a Private Member’s Bill at Stormont which would change the law to presume consent for organ donation unless an individual has specifically opted out. |
Belfast NewsletterOrgan donation: A soft opt-out system would be good newsBelfast NewsletterIntroducing a soft opt-out system of organ donation would better reflect the wishes of the majority, whilst giving those who do not wish to donate their organs,…
Belfast NewsletterOrgan donation: Why informed consent offers only guaranteeBelfast NewsletterOrgan donation is one of the greatest gifts that anyone can give another individual, but most people live their lives without ever thinking about, talking abo…
Bradenton HeraldReligion Almanac: Jan. 18, 2014Bradenton HeraldIndia Dennis and her husband, Ron Dennis, will discuss their vision for Palma Sola, including humorous tales since their departure from Bradenton. Questions and discussions. …. The 30-min…
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Anti-gay laws, attitudes hold sway in many regions
News Sentinel However, Malaysia, Bangladesh and Pakistan outlaw gay sex and, for the moment, so does India, following the recent decision of its high court to revive a ban on gay sex that had been quashed by a lower court in 2009. The high court said it’s up to … |
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Churches spread the word on blood and organ donation
Ekklesia The FAB (Flesh and Blood) Church Challenge launched recently by the Fleshandblood campaign is the first of its kind and seeks to encourage churches to see blood and organ donation as a natural part of their giving. “We have seen an amazing response in … |
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Cash for Kidneys: The Case for a Market for Organs
Wall Street Journal Today, the rich often don’t wait as long as others for organs since some of them go to countries such as India, where they can arrange for transplants in the underground medical sector, and others (such as the late Steve Jobs ) manage to jump the queue … |