Mindanao Examiner |
Organ donation campaign in Philippines breaks world records
Mindanao Examiner Deputy Presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said the campaign launched by the Department of Health and the Philippine Network for Organ Sharing aims to promote organ donation. Dubbed as “Organ Donation Sign-Up Campaign: I Am a Lifeline,” … in … |
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Liver diseases affect one in 5 Indians
Times of India … waiting for a liver transplant at any time. “If the current organ donation rate of around 2-3/million here were to become 10 times, it would equal that in the developed West, and be able to provide sufficient organs for the waiting list in Mumbai … Pressing need for donors as liver disease on riseBusiness Standard |
Philippine Information Agency |
PIA, DOH thank organ donor registrants
Philippine Information Agency TUGUEGARAO CITY, March 4 (PIA) – -The Philippine Information Agency (PIA) and Department of Health (DOH) region 2 expressed gratitude to the 1,573 registrants to the ‘Organ Donation Registration’ last Friday, February 28, here. … On the other hand … |
Indiatimes.com |
Raveena Tandon To Judge India’s Top CEOs
Indiatimes.com Raveena Tandon To Judge India’s Top CEOs … The fact that proceeds raised through this initiative will be donated towards the welfare of under-privileged children and make a difference in their lives also prompted my decision to judge this event … FremantleMedia unveils jury members for ‘CEO’s Got Talent’Best Media Info |
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Fort Kochi To Munnar Cyclothon
Yentha Between Fort Kochi and Munnar, the team also stopped by major arts/science and engineering colleges to spread the message of healthy living, non-smoking and alcohol-free society, eco-friendly transportation and India’s 2020 Olympic dream. … transport … Bike to the Mountains Cyclothon, Fort Kochi to Munnar on BicyclesRush Lane |
Guardian Liberty Voice |
Uterus Transplant Successful for Four Women Attempting Pregnancy
Guardian Liberty Voice Four women in Sweden are trying to get pregnant after a successful uterus transplant. For some women, the desire to have children is marred by one sad fact–either through illness or a natural defect, they are without a uterus. These women have been … Uterus Transplant Patients Attempt PregnancyLaboratory Equipment Four women given pioneering womb transplants impregnated via IVFThe Guardian Four women with transplanted wombs have embryos transferred in hopes of …CBS News |
Philippine Information Agency |
Philippines Looking for Guinness Record for Donated Organs
Wall Street Journal (blog) 28, with the goal of replacing India’s record for the most organ donors signed up in a single-hour at a single site as well as for the most number of organ donation pledges in one site in an eight-hour period. On Sept. 17, India listed 2,755 pledges … Some 18000 organ donor sign up in DOH LifeLine campaignPhilippine Information Agency |
Indian Express |
219 patients on wait list, liver donors to spread awareness
Indian Express Sexagenarian Sudarshan Chokhani, who underwent cadaver liver transplant on January 5 after waiting for a span of 10 months, said, “I will aim to get 500 donors registered within six months for organ donation by creating awareness. The liver I got saved … |
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Weird and shocking facts about the Oscars!
Times of India Interestingly, Steven Speielberg bought Bette Davis’ Oscar for $578,000 in 2001 and donated it back to the Academy and Michael Jackson paid over a million for David Selznick’s award in 1999. Steven Spielberg also bought Clark Gable’s 1934 Best Actor … |
Laboratory EquipmentUterus Transplant Patients Attempt PregnancyLaboratory EquipmentImage: Univ. of Goteborg, Associated Press A Swedish doctor says four women who received transplanted wombs have had embryos transferred into them in an attempt to get …