06Apr/18

‘It took its toll, he became very sick’ – Rose of Tralee finalist on how her grandfather died after kidney failure – Independent.ie


Independent.ie

‘It took its toll, he became very sick’ – Rose of Tralee finalist on how her grandfather died after kidney failure
Independent.ie
He passed away peacefully two weeks after his final dialysis treatment. The medical and nursing staff who cared for him in Castlebar were outstanding in their knowledge, compassion and care for him throughout his dialysis journey,” she said. The key

06Apr/18

Eight-year-old girl recovers after heart transplant – and becomes a … – Irish Times


Irish Times

Eight-year-old girl recovers after heart transplant – and becomes a …
Irish Times
A child who has received a heart transplant has also become a donor. Pranathi O’Donovan from Waterford received her new heart after being diagnosed with sudden onset dilated cardiomyopathy. The eight-year-old underwent the heart transplant procedure at
Triple heart transplant recipient spreads message on BYU’s campusGood4Utah

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06Apr/18

Blood Donation Opportunities – The Lake News

The Lake NewsBlood Donation OpportunitiesThe Lake NewsSimply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to…

06Apr/18

Patients awaiting organ transplants start their own searches – Columbia Missourian


Columbia Missourian

Patients awaiting organ transplants start their own searches
Columbia Missourian
Voicemails from potential donors poured in after a local news station aired her story, she said. But she also encountered a lot of fear and misconceptions about what she calls “an extremely easy surgery.” “There are so many people out there who need a

06Apr/18

Old Brain Makes New Neurons, Study Shows – Laboratory Equipment


Laboratory Equipment

Old Brain Makes New Neurons, Study Shows
Laboratory Equipment
The study involved 28 deceased donors, ages 14 to 79, who were otherwise healthy at the time of death. The scientists ensured that the subjects did not have cognitive or other mental declines, by conducting “psychological autopsies” through
Older Brains Do Make New NeuronsTechnology Networks
New brain cells growing until the day we die, says studyAlive For Football
Human hippocampal neurogenesis drops sharply in children to undetectable levels in adults | NatureNature
NCBI – NIH
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06Apr/18

Chinese Sperm Bank Seeks Donors ‘Loyal to the Communist Party’ – Radio Free Asia

Chinese Sperm Bank Seeks Donors ‘Loyal to the Communist Party’
Radio Free Asia
“They should have no political issues [in their background] … should adhere to the standards of meritocracy in terms of both talent and morality, and undergo a full suite of physical examinations and related inspection methods,” it said. Those who

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06Apr/18

Niagara County leaders urge drivers to sign up for organ donor registry – Buffalo News


Buffalo News

Niagara County leaders urge drivers to sign up for organ donor registry
Buffalo News
At a news conference Friday, Niagara County officials urged residents to sign up for organ and tissue donation. “This is a passion of mine,” said County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski, who choked up as he recalled a friend whose life was saved by a heart