25Oct/18

Method for determining donor kidneys’ suitability for transplantation may be flawed – Medical Xpress


Medical Xpress

Method for determining donor kidneys’ suitability for transplantation may be flawed
Medical Xpress
New research indicates that many kidneys obtained for transplantation from deceased donors are not being used because of biopsy findings despite their unreliability and reproducibility. The findings, which appear in an upcoming issue of the Clinical

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25Oct/18

As MPs prepare to vote on op-out organ donation system, teenage girl reveals gift of lung transplant – Mirror.co.uk


Mirror.co.uk

As MPs prepare to vote on op-out organ donation system, teenage girl reveals gift of lung transplant
Mirror.co.uk
After a life-saving lung transplant, Siobhan Murray gives a big thumbs-up, showing the joy and hope organ donation brings. On Friday, MPs will vote on an op-out organ donation system that will help thousands more like her.
Student loan forgiveness and other incentives could save lives. Here’s how.Washington Post

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25Oct/18

Student loan forgiveness and other incentives could save lives. Here’s how. – Washington Post


Washington Post

Student loan forgiveness and other incentives could save lives. Here’s how.
Washington Post
The Organ Donation Clarification Act, introduced by the other co-author of this article, proposes a new and innovative path toward increasing both deceased and living organ donation. The bill clarifies the definition of a “valuable consideration

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25Oct/18

Conquering the ‘Shova’ after heart and lung transplant ops – Independent Online


Independent Online

Conquering the ‘Shova’ after heart and lung transplant ops
Independent Online
To raise awareness on the need for organ donation, Legemaate started the Hero777 campaign when he was still waiting for a transplant. And while he was taking it easy this week, he said: “I’ll still be working with Hero777 to raise awareness and will

25Oct/18

Conquering the ‘Shova’ after heart and lung transplant ops – Independent Online


Independent Online

Conquering the ‘Shova’ after heart and lung transplant ops
Independent Online
To raise awareness on the need for organ donation, Legemaate started the Hero777 campaign when he was still waiting for a transplant. And while he was taking it easy this week, he said: “I’ll still be working with Hero777 to raise awareness and will