23Nov/13

Obama Signs HOPE Act, Opens Door For HIV Positive Organ Donation, Research – Medical Daily


Medical Daily

Obama Signs HOPE Act, Opens Door For HIV Positive Organ Donation, Research
Medical Daily
“Kidneys (and other organs) from HIV-infected deceased donors are discarded.” The authors go on to state that HIV positive transplants to HIV infected patients are “now a viable alternative to chronic dialysis or transplantation of HIV-negative donor
UC Professor Advocated for New Law on HIV Positive Organ DonationHealthCanal.com
Obama Signs Law Allowing Organ Donation Between HIV-Positive PatientsTowleroad
Obama backs organ donation between HIV patientsWND.com
Examiner.com –Oneindia
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23Nov/13

Hong Kong records over 137000 organ donation registers – Xinhua

Hong Kong records over 137000 organ donation registers
Xinhua
HONG KONG, Nov. 23 (Xinhua) — Hong Kong has recorded over 137,000 organ donation registers, and the government will continue its promotion and education work to encourage more people to join the league, Hong Kong’s Director of Health Constance 
Centralised Organ Donation Register celebrates fifth anniversary7thSpace Interactive (press release)

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23Nov/13

Now HIV positive people may be able to donate organs – Barack Obama passes … – India.Com Health


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Now HIV positive people may be able to donate organs – Barack Obama passes
India.Com Health
In a statement, Obama said he signed the legislation, called the HIV Organ Policy Equity Act, or HOPE Act, to offer the opportunity for HIV-positive person to receive organ donations, Xinhua reported. For decades HIV organ transplants have been illegal
Obama signs bill for HIV organ donationNewstrack India

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