03Aug/18

Gay valedictorian’s clash with parents canceled college plans. Donors, then Georgetown, paid his way. – Washington Post


Washington Post

Gay valedictorian’s clash with parents canceled college plans. Donors, then Georgetown, paid his way.
Washington Post
But he had left his parents’ house in February after they had given him an ultimatum to attend their church, after years of disagreements related to his sexuality — Owen is gay — or move out, he told NBC News. And Georgetown’s financial aid package

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03Aug/18

In 5 years Lab Grown organs could start helping 115000 in the US waiting for organs – Next Big Future


Next Big Future

In 5 years Lab Grown organs could start helping 115000 in the US waiting for organs
Next Big Future
There were a total of 34,768 transplants performed in 2017 using organs from both deceased and living donors—a new record for organ transplants in the United States. At Penn Medicine in Philadelphia, there are ongoing clinical trials where people are …
Scientists transplant lab-grown lungs into pigs — they worked fineZME Science

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03Aug/18

Quebec kidney transplant program aims to boost live donor rate – Montreal Gazette


Montreal Gazette

Quebec kidney transplant program aims to boost live donor rate
Montreal Gazette
The majority of patients with renal failure have to turn to life-saving dialysis three times a week. Many are not aware that a living donation is a … and Centre hospitalier universitaire de Québec. The new program will focus on increasing awareness

03Aug/18

Father Sues Hospital, Organ Donation Network After Daughter’s Organs Are Harvested Against His Will – Townhall


Townhall

Father Sues Hospital, Organ Donation Network After Daughter’s Organs Are Harvested Against His Will
Townhall
A California man is suing both a hospital and organ donation network, claiming they harvested his daughter’s organs against his will. Brittany O’Connor died last November. The Fresno, California mother of two had been rushed to the hospital after

03Aug/18

DonateLife Week: Supporting families through their hardest days – Tasmania Examiner


Tasmania Examiner

DonateLife Week: Supporting families through their hardest days
Tasmania Examiner
“While we are in the role and we are there to help facilitate donation, it’s also about supporting the families so that they make a decision where in two-months time, six-months time, 12-months time, they still feel like they’ve made the right decision
Figtree parents urge others to donate life after daughter’s tragic deathIllawarra Mercury

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03Aug/18

Bribery trial reveals Jeff Sessions’ role in blocking EPA action targeting major donor – Grist


Grist

Bribery trial reveals Jeff Sessions’ role in blocking EPA action targeting major donor
Grist
This story was originally published by Mother Jones and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. When a coal executive and two lawyers stood trial in Alabama last month for bribery and related crimes, it was clear from the start

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03Aug/18

Awareness Meet on Organ Donation organised at Maris Stella College – The Hans India

The Hans IndiaAwareness Meet on Organ Donation organised at Maris Stella CollegeThe Hans IndiaVijayawada: The department of Zoology and NSS Units I and II of Maris Stella College organised an awareness programme on Organ Donation in collaboration with …