The New Indian ExpressHeart day: 500 students pledge to donate organsThe New Indian ExpressOn the occasion of World Heart Day, over 500 students from various schools pledged their organs for donation here on Sunday. The programme was organised by Herat…
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500 Kochi students pledge to donate organs on World Heart Day
The Hindu The programme was organised by Lisie Hospital, Mrithasanjeevani, the government’s project to promote organ donation and transplant through Kerala Network for Organ Sharing (KNOS), and Cardiological Society of India, Kerala chapter. Noble Gravious … |
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Doctors should assist judges in medico-legal cases: VS Malimath
The Hindu Mr. Malimath said that the Transplantation of Human Organs Act (1994), which was amended in 2011, made it difficult for a patient’s relatives to donate kidney. “The Act also prevents people from buying kidney. Why should they be prohibited from buying … |
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‘Acknowledge kin who consent for organ donation‘
The New Indian Express Davidar appealed for acknowledging the family of the donor, even as the State has been successful since five years and ranks first in the country in organ donations. The Principal Secretary said that this would not only spread awareness, but also … |
Joy of Giving week to kick off on Oct 2Times of IndiaThey would be supporting a variety of causes like thalassaemia and mental health awareness, organ donation and help for special needs children. In a first for the city, stand-up comedians will get to…
Corneal eye surgeries now availableSt. George Daily SpectrumHowever, a technique of corneal transplantation called DSAEK has been in use for the past several years. Instead of the entire cornea being transplanted, only the diseased layer of cells are r…
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Survivors, sufferers assemble in solidarity at Relay for Life
The Robesonian “In November, I had my stem cell transplant, and by February 14, 2012, I was finished with all my treatments… . Without Relay for Life, and the research, I wouldn’t be here to celebrate my 13th birthday tomorrow.” New this year was the “I”m Walking … |
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Hridayasangamam to be held today
The New Indian Express In connection with World Heart Day, Heart Care Foundation, Lisie Hospital and Cardiological Society of India (Kerala Chapter) will organise a ‘Hridayasangamam’, on Sunday. Patients who underwent bypass … The Rajagiri College of Engineering, Kerala … |
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Richmond area arts and entertainment event calendar for Sept. 29-Oct. 5
Richmond Times Dispatch 261-2787. Organist Cameron Carpenter pilots the mighty Wurlitzer through classics and pop selections, 8 p.m. Friday at the Byrd Theatre, 2908 W. Cary St. General admission $15-$30; VIP $75; benefits Byrd Theatre Foundation’s theater restoration efforts … |
This bank is a lifeline for manyTimes of IndiaThe Rotary Needy Homograft Bank stores heart valves that can be donated to needy patients, mainly children. The valves are harvested from either brain-dead donors or … People should come forward to donate…