18Dec/17

Popular opinion is changing over organ donation, says top surgeon – The National


The National

Popular opinion is changing over organ donation, says top surgeon
The National
A cultural shift is taking place in attitudes towards organ donation and transplants, a leading surgeon says. But it is still early days, and many patients still wait too long to be assessed as recipients of organ donation, while families are still
‘Spring arrives’ for donation of organsecns
Organ donation campaignKorea Times
Would you give up your organs to save a life?Blackpool Gazette

all 6 news articles »

18Dec/17

Blood donation in Victoria: Donor saves mum’s life at Royal … – Herald Sun


Herald Sun

Blood donation in Victoria: Donor saves mum’s life at Royal …
Herald Sun
WHEN Mary Campbell made her 90th blood donation five months ago, she had no idea it would be sent to the Royal Womens Hospital where it probably helped save Meg Terrills life.

and more »

18Dec/17

Dead baby’s parents ask PMO for clarity on organ donation – Times of India


Times of India

Dead baby’s parents ask PMO for clarity on organ donation
Times of India
MUMBAI: Last week, an Amravati doctor couple put aside the grief of losing their three-month-old daughter and took the brave and altruistic step of agreeing to donate her organs. But the lack of awareness and clarity on laws for organ donation for

18Dec/17

Dead baby’s parents ask PMO for clarity on organ donation – Times of India


Times of India

Dead baby’s parents ask PMO for clarity on organ donation
Times of India
Dead baby’s parents ask PMO for clarity on organ donation. Sumitra Debroy. | TNN | Dec 18, 2017, 06:50 IST. Representative image. MUMBAI: Last week, an Amravati doctor couple put aside the grief of losing their three-month-old daughter and took the

18Dec/17

Local woman shares how blood donations saved her life – WEAU


WEAU

Local woman shares how blood donations saved her life
WEAU
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU)- Blood donations are crucial this time of year, but the American Red Cross said donations can be hard to come by as many people are busy during the holiday season. It’s these blood donations that are so important, especially
Tri-Cities blood drive set for Dec. 26Grand Island Independent
Red Cross in need of blood donations during busy holiday seasonKPAX-TV
Give the gift of lifeSouthCoastToday.com
TAPinto.net –WLKY Louisville
all 14 news articles »
17Dec/17

The world is changing the rules on gay men giving blood. Will Australia follow? – Crikey


Crikey

The world is changing the rules on gay men giving blood. Will Australia follow?
Crikey
Australia is one of 23 countries, including Sweden and the United States, which have a 12-month deferral policy. But according to CEO of The Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations (AFAO), Darryl O’Donnell, the 12-month deferral period for men who

17Dec/17

Potential liver donors offer to help Inuk woman rejected for transplant – TheRecord.com

Potential liver donors offer to help Inuk woman rejected for transplant
TheRecord.com
S’ad said friends, family and even strangers have offered to donate parts of their liver to Saunders, but none of the candidates have been screened because of an Ontario organ donation agency’s policy requiring patients with alcohol-related liver

and more »

17Dec/17

Potential liver donors offer to help Inuk woman rejected for transplant – CTV News


CTV News

Potential liver donors offer to help Inuk woman rejected for transplant
CTV News
After being diagnosed with acute liver failure about a week ago, Saunders was transferred from the Ottawa Hospital to Toronto General Hospital on Thursday to be assessed in a transplant clinic. S’ad said friends, family and even strangers have offered

and more »