05Dec/17

Health Highlights: Dec. 5, 2017 | Health Care | US News – U.S. News & World Report

Health Highlights: Dec. 5, 2017 | Health Care | US News
U.S. News & World Report
Jimmy Kimmel’s Son Has 2nd Heart Surgery Mandatory Screening of Newborns for Congenital Heart Disease Saves Lives: Study New Policy For Distribution of Livers for Transplant in U.S. Healthy Eating Has Environmental Benefits: Study Mold Contamination

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05Dec/17

Liver transplant distribution changed after years of debate – Worcester Telegram

Liver transplant distribution changed after years of debate
Worcester Telegram
After years of debate, the organization that oversees the allocation of livers for transplant took steps Monday to address a longstanding geographic disparity in supply of the scarce organs. The policy approved by the Organ Procurement and
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05Dec/17

Kidney Disease Diagnosis May Benefit from DNA Sequencing – Technology Networks


Technology Networks

Kidney Disease Diagnosis May Benefit from DNA Sequencing
Technology Networks
“Information from our analysis helped us determine the mode of inheritance, decide which family members should be screened to achieve an earlier diagnosis, and select appropriate related donors for kidney transplantation.” The researchers also

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05Dec/17

Saving a soul mate: Peninsula couple prepare for two surgeries – Peninsula Daily News


Peninsula Daily News

Saving a soul mate: Peninsula couple prepare for two surgeries
Peninsula Daily News
Meanwhile, Lundquist and Alder-Turk hope to foster awareness of the need for living organ donors, despite the financial implications. “If everybody looked into donating, there wouldn’t be a shortage,” Lundquist said. “There’s no need for it.” “It’s not

05Dec/17

Eritrea: Hagaz Students Voluntary Blood Donation – AllAfrica.com

Eritrea: Hagaz Students Voluntary Blood DonationAllAfrica.comIn his report to ERINA, Head of Blood Donation Service in the National Blood Transfusion Center, Mr. Mehari Abraham indicating the objective of the blood donation is to save lives during acci…

05Dec/17

‘Organ transplants saved our lives, and brought us closer together as a couple’ – iNews


iNews

Organ transplants saved our lives, and brought us closer together as a couple’
iNews
Like any married couple, Wendy and Richard Caulkin’s relationship is formed from shared experiences and memories – but what makes their relationship truly unique is they’ve both survived major life-saving surgery. Wendy and Richard received organ

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