25Nov/18

A Chance for Afghanistan’s Donors to Do More Than Check Boxes – Human Rights Watch


Human Rights Watch

A Chance for Afghanistan’s Donors to Do More Than Check Boxes
Human Rights Watch
In its 2017 report, the United Nations Assistance Mission to Afghanistan (UNAMA) found the highest levels of torture of conflict-related detainees in police custody since it began monitoring detentions in 2010. And although the government requires

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25Nov/18

Gift of life: Need to boost Singapore’s organ donation rate – The Straits Times


The Straits Times

Gift of life: Need to boost Singapore’s organ donation rate
The Straits Times
SINGAPORE – Last year saw the highest number of deceased donor kidney and liver transplants performed in Singapore in a decade, but the overall organ transplant rate still lags behind that of many developed countries. While broadening the Human Organ …

25Nov/18

Her kidney donation now could one day save her granddaughter’s life – WGAL Lancaster


WGAL Lancaster

Her kidney donation now could one day save her granddaughter’s life
WGAL Lancaster
Living donor transplants can cut wait times by years, and research has shown that living donor kidneys tend to outlast those from deceased donors. Veale didn’t want to lose out on the opportunity of a potential donor. After all, altruistic donors
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25Nov/18

Her kidney donation now could one day save her granddaughter’s life – WDSU New Orleans


WDSU New Orleans

Her kidney donation now could one day save her granddaughter’s life
WDSU New Orleans
But in some cases, a kidney transplant might be necessary. McNeil, the twins’ grandmother, wanted to be a donor, but there was no way to know if or when Delly might need a kidney. “It was just really overwhelming and devastating,” Adams said. “We were
Annual report | UNOSUNOS
The Kidney Transplant Waitlist – What You Need to Know | National Kidney FoundationNational Kidney Foundation
Living Kidney Donor Network – Benefits of Living DonationLiving Kidney Donor Network
UCLA Newsroom –National Kidney Registry
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