‘High-risk’ organs from deceased donors safe when screened with current methods
Science Daily (press release)
Oct. 25, 2013 — Approximately 10% of deceased donor kidneys are considered “high-risk” for infection (HIV, HCV, HBV) and disease transmission according to criteria set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But new research suggests that …
Some ‘High-Risk’ Kidneys May Be Safe for Organ Transplant: StudyHealthDay

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High-Risk Organs From Deceased Donors Safe When Screened with Current …
Infection Control Today
Approximately 10 percent of deceased donor kidneys are considered “high-risk” for infection (HIV, HCV, HBV) and disease transmission according to criteria set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But new research suggests that many of …
Some ‘High-Risk’ Kidneys May Be Safe for Organ Transplant: StudyHealthDay

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Organ donation gives Sheffield teen second chance at life
Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier
“I wasn’t an organ donor initially, because you really don’t think about it until something happens,” Kaci said. Madisyn’s friends have found a special way to honor her: upon receiving their learner’s permits, many said “yes” to organ donation. To …

‘High-risk’ organs from deceased donors safe when screened with current methods
Medical Xpress
Approximately 10% of deceased donor kidneys are considered “high-risk” for infection (HIV, HCV, HBV) and disease transmission according to criteria set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But new research suggests that many of these …

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‘High-risk’ organs from deceased donors safe when screened with current methods
ScienceBlog.com (blog)
Approximately 10% of deceased donor kidneys are considered “high-risk” for infection (HIV, HCV, HBV) and disease transmission according to criteria set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But new research suggests that many of these …
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$10000 for a Kidney? Study Says Paying for Organs Could Save Lives and MoneyTIME
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‘Pink dot’ license plate urges organ donation
U-T San Diego
Information about the pink dot licence plate can be found at pinkdotplate.org . Prospective donors can register at donatelifecalifornia.org .  · ; ✉; – Comments. SACRAMENTO — Retired San Diego California Highway Patrol Officer Michael McCrerey is …