Organ trafficking is still a protected crimeLifesiteBut despite the evidence of widespread criminal networks and several limited prosecutions in countries including India, Kosovo, Turkey, Israel, South Africa and the US, it is still not treated with th…
Times of IndiaHigh body mass index is not always an indicator for heart disease: StudyTimes of IndiaMUMBAI: Women who have a good metabolism need not worry about heart diseases – even if they are overweight and have a high body mass index (BMI). Dr Sor…
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Transplant games are pure gold for Sheeba
Northamptonshire Telegraph “My sister in India had the same condition and was on dialysis for seven years. “Sadly she died before a donor could be found. “I was given the gift of … She said: “I want to promote organ donation and the work of the Donor Family Network. “They have … |
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Governor for action on varsities’ bifurcation, legislation
Economic Times Shetty thanked the Governor for his support to the Voluntary Organ Donation Movement and screening of Thalessemia students started by the government. Chief Secretary Jayant Kumar Banthia called upon the universities to implement the sports and youth … |
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Death notices for September 3 Including Tulsa and northeastern Oklahoma.
Tulsa World Wake 6 p.m. Wednesday and service 2 p.m. Thursday, both at Tallahassee Indian Methodist Church. McClendon-Winters. Owasso – Jackie “Jack” Lampkins, 72, retired from Southwestern Bell, died Sunday in … In an effort to honor those who have donated … |
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Smartphone app to predict heart attack risk
Times of India The app analyses a patient’s heart rate, blood pressure, kidney function, severity of original attack and history of heart failure to get an accurate assessment of the potential risk of repeat heart attack and the type of treatment required, ‘The Times … |
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Battling Kala azar: Indian scientists overcoming drug resistance
Business Standard What was of interest to scientists was that the Leishmania parasite (that infects the liver and multiplies in the spleen) brings down the miRNA levels by “targeting an enzyme called dicer that is responsible for the production of these micro regulators … |
Organ trafficking: a protected crimeThe Conversation… transplant surgeries have infiltrated global medical practice. But despite the evidence of widespread criminal networks and several limited prosecutions in countries including India, Kosovo, Turke…
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Hepatitis Remains a Vicious and Frequent Killer in India
Aleteia Hepatitis is an infection of the liver caused by any of half a dozen viruses — A, B, C, D, E, or G. It is a global problem with 66 percent of all the world’s population living in areas where there are high levels of infection. Hepatitis B and C are … |
Ganeshotsav emerges as platform to raise awareness about social issuesIndian ExpressIt tackled child molestation last year and has now taken up the cause of organ donation. Piyush … Only 200 lives are saved through transplants. People … Therefore, …