26Oct/18

Method for determining donor kidneys’ suitability for transplantation may be flawed – Science Daily

Method for determining donor kidneys’ suitability for transplantation may be flawed
Science Daily
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

Paul Allen’s sister has been tasked to do a surprisingly hard thing: Give away billions of dollars – Recode


Recode

Paul Allen’s sister has been tasked to do a surprisingly hard thing: Give away billions of dollars
Recode
The former CEO of her late brother’s umbrella company, Vulcan, Jody Allen isn’t someone most people have heard of, but she’ll wield enormous power in the next few years as she decides how the deceased Microsoft co-founder will honor The Giving Pledge

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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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