04Oct/09

It's against the law to buy or sell human organs for transplant – Minneapolis Star Tribune

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Daily Press

It's against the law to buy or sell human organs for transplant Minneapolis Star Tribune It's against the law in most countries, including the United States, to buy or sell human organs for transplant. But that doesn't mean organ … World Day of Organ Donation is observed today – October 4Focus News Jim Ginter: How an organ donor changed my lifeCapital Times Donation of a lifetimeDaily Press Minneapolis Star Tribune all 5 news articles »

04Oct/09

Local Santa portrayer awaits own gift in lung transplant – Statesman Journal

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Local Santa portrayer awaits own gift in lung transplant Statesman Journal So far, there is no cure for the often-fatal lung disease, something Hunter knows well. "The only cure is a lung transplant," he said. … and more »

04Oct/09

Salem Santa awaits own gift of lung transplant – kgw.com

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Salem Santa awaits own gift of lung transplant kgw.com So far, there is no cure for the often-fatal lung disease, something Hunter knows well. "The only cure is a lung transplant," he said. … and more »

04Oct/09

Olney man hopes for lung transplant – Olney Daily Mail – Press Mentor

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Olney man hopes for lung transplant Olney Daily Mail – Press Mentor Last month, after going to Chicago to undergo a battery of tests, Griffin received word that he qualifies as a candidate for a double-lung transplant. …

04Oct/09

Easier transplant rules for alcoholics – Times Online

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Times Online

Easier transplant rules for alcoholics Times Online Alcoholics who do not show they can stay sober outside hospital are expected to be offered liver transplants for the first time next month. …

04Oct/09

Waters receives liver transplant – Iowa City Press Citizen

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Waters receives liver transplant Iowa City Press Citizen Jenna Waters, a 4-year-old Ainsworth girl battling liver cancer, received a liver transplant late Thursday at the Lied Transplant Center at the Nebraska … and more »

04Oct/09

Role of cytoreductive nephrectomy in renal cell – Abstract – UroToday

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Role of cytoreductive nephrectomy in renal cell – Abstract UroToday Cytoreductive nephrectomy prior to cytokine therapy has a well-established role in the treatment of appropriately selected patients with metastatic renal … and more »

03Oct/09

Kidney donation 101 – Globe and Mail

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Globe and Mail

Kidney donation 101 Globe and Mail In cases of deceased donors, many transplant programs allow recipients to send in thank-you cards, which are forwarded to the donor's family. 1. … and more »

03Oct/09

HHS Recognizes Hospitals with Highest Organ Donation Rates – eNews Park Forest

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HHS Recognizes Hospitals with Highest Organ Donation Rates eNews Park Forest … organizations comprising the Community of Practice has helped make possible the transplant of 3088 more organs from deceased donors in 2008 than in 2003.

03Oct/09

Largest National Kidney Swap Here in Central PA – CBS 21

October 3, 2009Uncategorizedadmin

Largest National Kidney Swap Here in Central PA CBS 21 Maria was on the national list for a cadaver organ, essentially waiting for someone to die who would donate, her estimated wait was seven years. …