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Are drug related deaths in the UK the highest in the EU?
Full Fact David Dimbleby’s figures on the number of drug-related deaths in England, Wales and Scotland are correct for deaths registered in 2017. Though around half of the deaths in England and Wales actually happened in 2016 because of the time it takes to hold … |
Rush Transplant Survival Rates Above Expectations – Newswise (press release)
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Rush Transplant Survival Rates Above Expectations
Newswise (press release) “The liver transplant program has a one-year patient survival rate of 95.45 percent, and the deceased donor kidney program has a one-year patient survival of 96.92 percent. While these rates makes Rush’s program unique to Chicago and among the nation’s … |
Donate an organ and give the gift of life – The Island Now
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Donate an organ and give the gift of life
The Island Now “There are currently over 120,000 people waiting for organ transplants in the United States,” said Teperman, “and only 18,000 deceased donors. What that means, quite simply, is that we don’t have enough organs to fill the need. We know that … |
Those In Need Brings A Unique Way Of Spreading Awareness About Organ Donation Through A Worldwide Flash Mob – ED Times (blog)
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Those In Need Brings A Unique Way Of Spreading Awareness About Organ Donation Through A Worldwide Flash Mob
ED Times (blog) Abhishek Saini, co-founder of Those In Need who is a proud organ donor himself, shares, “There is a dire need of engaging youth for spreading awareness around Organ Donation as they are the future torchbearers. The idea of making people aware about … |
Entertainment Industry and Organ Donation Community Unite to Save Lives – Business Wire (press release)
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Entertainment Industry and Organ Donation Community Unite to Save Lives
Business Wire (press release) “Because the opportunity to donate is very rare, with only half of 1 percent of people dying in a way that is viable for organ donation, we need everyone who can donate to say yes to donation. Hollywood tells dramatic stories. When they tell the real … |
The Blood Connection calls for donors in wake of hurricane – Mountain Xpress (blog)
The Blood Connection calls for donors in wake of hurricaneMountain Xpress (blog)The Blood Connection is asking blood donors to make a blood donation as soon as possible to prevent interruptions to the blood supply. The weather impacts from Hurricane Mi…
European Day for Organ Donation and Transplantation 2018 – Council of Europe (press release)
Council of Europe (press release)European Day for Organ Donation and Transplantation 2018Council of Europe (press release)Statement by Secretary General Jagland: the Council of Europe invites Europeans to engage in discussions on organ donation. The Eu…
South Africa makes second surgical history after the world’s first penis transplant in 2014 – Face2Face Africa
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South Africa makes second surgical history after the world’s first penis transplant in 2014
Face2Face Africa South Africa has previously chalked successes in transplants between people with HIV but what makes this operation different is the fact that it is the first liver donation from a living HIV-positive donor in the country as previous donors were … |
Offaly organ donors take part in annual service of thanksgiving – Offaly Express
Offaly ExpressOffaly organ donors take part in annual service of thanksgivingOffaly Express… on Saturday 6th October to honour organ donors and their families. At the ecumenical Service were courageous families of deceased organ donors and living don…
Navratri 2018: Dhoom Machale Navratri educates people about organ donation – Mid-Day
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Navratri 2018: Dhoom Machale Navratri educates people about organ donation
Mid-Day The event- ‘Dhoom Machale Navratri 2018’ – ‘I support organ donation‘ ‘I am a real hero’, has now become a movement with many Institutes, Companies and common people becoming a part of the drive to educate people on the importance of Organ … |