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Registered organ donors often avoid ticking box for eyes, but many need gift of sight
Toronto Star Other provinces operate their own eye banks. Humphreys said that like other tissues and organs from deceased donors, the demand for eye tissue lags supply: for instance, the average wait time for a cornea transplant in Ontario is 252 days — or more … |
Organ donors’ wishes ignored by families, says Law Society of Scotland – The Times
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Organ donors‘ wishes ignored by families, says Law Society of Scotland
The Times The Law Society of Scotland has now said the rights of families are being elevated above those of the deceased. In a submission to Holyrood’s health committee, it said: “Not only can those wishes be overruled by the current system, but also the refusal … |
Blood center seeks donations for the holidays – myndnow.com
myndnow.comBlood center seeks donations for the holidaysmyndnow.comDuring the holiday season, you can give a gift that does not cost money. Vitalant, formerly known as The United Blood Services, is in need of blood donations. They need 250 blood donati…
Max’s Law victory in House of Lords means organ donor rules may change in weeks – Mirror.co.uk
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Max’s Law victory in House of Lords means organ donor rules may change in weeks
Mirror.co.uk The Lords has backed an opt-out organ donor system in a triumph for the Mirror’s Max’s Law campaign. The Bill was voted through unopposed, meaning a change to presumed consent could get royal assent in the New Year. |
Travelled to a Zika outbreak region? You can’t donate blood for 120 days – The Hindu
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Travelled to a Zika outbreak region? You can’t donate blood for 120 days
The Hindu Mumbai: People who have travelled to regions where there has been an outbreak of Zika virus cannot donate blood up to 120 days of their return. In a set of guidelines issued recently by the National Blood Transfusion Council (NBTC), blood banks have … |
Davis: Real heroes are those agreeing to organ donation – Elizabethtown Bladen Journal
Davis: Real heroes are those agreeing to organ donation Elizabethtown Bladen JournalAlan Wooten | Bladen Journal Gaye Davis coaches volleyball at West Bladen High School, and has helped raise the county’s 7 percent rate of organ donors to …
Davis: Real heroes are those agreeing to organ donation – Elizabethtown Bladen Journal
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Davis: Real heroes are those agreeing to organ donation
Elizabethtown Bladen Journal “The real heroes are those who have given the ultimate sacrifice — their organs,” Davis said. “Without those decisions, we would not even be talking about the award.” That said, someone had to be the driver for a county with organ donor registration … |
5 Charities to Consider Donating to for #GivingTuesday – PEOPLE.com
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5 Charities to Consider Donating to for #GivingTuesday
PEOPLE.com That’s how #GivingTuesday began — the day after Cyber Monday, it’s all about helping others less fortunate whether through a donation or giving your time to a charity. … RELATED VIDEO: Gordon Ramsay Grants 32 Make-A-Wish Requests In 24 Hours … |
Young Te Puke crash victim Hollie Snell gives last gift of organ donation – New Zealand Herald
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Young Te Puke crash victim Hollie Snell gives last gift of organ donation
New Zealand Herald A young road crash victim is leaving behind one last gift before her family say their final goodbyes to her. At just 16, Hollie Snell felt passionately about organ donation and had shared with her whānau her decision to donate if it meant she could … |
Paris hospital halts stool study after donor deluge – CTV News
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Paris hospital halts stool study after donor deluge
CTV News A Paris hospital which made a public appeal for stool samples for a study on intestinal diseases said Friday it had suspended the project after being inundated by donors hoping for an easy 50 euros. “We had to cancel the call for donors and halt the … |