American Transplant Congress to meet in Boston
The American Transplant Congress is holding its annual meeting in Boston for all transplant professionals.
American Transplant Congress to meet in Hub
The American Transplant Congress is holding its annual meeting in Boston for all transplant professionals.
ORGAN TRANSPLANT: Cultural taboos still inhibit donation
I REFER to the report "Long wait for transplant" on May 20. The report indicated how critical it is with close to 15,000 unfortunate Malaysians of all races living in the hope of getting a new organ to survive.
REGION: Murrieta boy recovering from experimental cord blood transplant
Ricky Martinez, 9, a Murrieta boy with aplastic anemia, is happy and energetic as he recovers from an experimental cord blood transplant performed Thursday to treat his illness, his father and doctor said.
Up Close and Personal with Prof Datuk Dr Russell Strong – Malaysia Star
Malaysia StarUp Close and Personal with Prof Datuk Dr Russell StrongMalaysia StarSemi-retired, Strong was in Kuala Lumpur to give a talk on Evolution of Liver Transplantation organised by MAHSA University College's chancellery office. Because of th…
Study: African Americans Hit by Lack of Living Kidney Donations – The Skanner
Study: African Americans Hit by Lack of Living Kidney DonationsThe Skanner“First, we must make an effort to increase living donation for everyone who is eligible for kidney transplantation,” he said. “Second, we have to explore different ways to …
Treatment of bone loss in patients with chronic liver disease awaiting liver … – 7thSpace Interactive (press release)
Treatment of bone loss in patients with chronic liver disease awaiting liver …7thSpace Interactive (press release)Most of the patients awaiting liver transplantation already have osteopenia or even osteoporosis by end-stage liver disease.In a retrosp…
University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center performs 500th heart device implant – MarketWatch (press release)
University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center performs 500th heart device implantMarketWatch (press release)LVADs are used in patients with very advanced heart failure as a last resort to help them survive the wait for a heart transplant, or serve as a …
Put Women Back on the Research Agenda – Renal and Urology News
Put Women Back on the Research AgendaRenal and Urology NewsWhy are women referred less frequently for fistula placement and kidney transplantation? No answers? I don't have them either. Unfortunately, in the past few years, very few studies have lo…
Boston transplant learns how to dress like an Alaskan
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – This Boston girl got a hard lesson in Alaska fashion soon after stepping off the plane on a very cold, dark day in December 1999. I looked on in amazement as I slipped on the ice in the Anchorage airport parking lot, became airborne…