The impact of abnormal glucose regulation on arterial stiffness at 3 and 15 …7thSpace Interactive (press release)Post-transplant diabetes mellitus (PTDM) has been associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality following k…
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Event set to highlight need for organ donors
Lebanon Democrat About 50 percent of all children born in affected families will inherent the disease, and the only treatment available is dialysis and kidney transplantation after patients reach kidney failure. Diana’s second chance at life came after a man in … Former UB economist proposes paying for kidney donationsBuffalo News |
Hepatitis C: counting the costThe NationIn the USA, the disease is the main cause of liver transplantation. As hepatitis C is a blood-born illness, the main people at risk today are intravenous drug users who often share needles. Hepatitis C represents…
Press TVIran witnessing increase in organ donation, transplantPress TVIran ranks first in kidney transplantation in the Middle East and fourth in organ transplantation in the world. The Iranian Ministry of Health and Medical Education officials say, du…
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UK’s longest survivor of childhood liver transplant is a medical marvel
Chorley Guardian Sir Roy, now 83, said: “I am more than pleased to celebrate the flourishing of liver transplantation for children. “What started 30 years ago as an exceedingly risky and difficult exercise has now become routine and particularly satisfying are the … |
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UK’s longest survivor of childhood liver transplant is a medical marvel
Lancashire Evening Post Sir Roy, now 83, said: “I am more than pleased to celebrate the flourishing of liver transplantation for children. “What started 30 years ago as an exceedingly risky and difficult exercise has now become routine and particularly satisfying are the … |
Hypernatremia Linked to Post-Liver Transplant MortalityDoctors LoungeTUESDAY, April 8, 2014 (HealthDay News) — Pre-liver transplant (LTx) hyponatremia does not affect post-LTx survival, but hypernatremia is a significant risk factor for post-LTx morta…
Tech TimesLiver transplants for heavy drinkers scheme sparks ethical debateThe Voice of RussiaBut patients with severe, acute alcoholic hepatitis have little-to-no chance of surviving the six-month period. Only 30 percent of this group will live for th…
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Heavy drinkers in need of liver transplant may have hope in new NHS scheme
Tech Times A 2011 French study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, however, suggested that early liver transplantation may improve the survival rate of some SAAH patients. “We are looking at a small group of people in the UK who are eligible for the … |
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25 spring runs and walks
Arizona Republic … bags, doggie treats and age-bracket award medals. Registered participants will receive a T-shirt designed by local artist Rick Kersten. Proceeds will benefit patients undergoing lung transplantation at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in … |