The Pharmaceutical Journal |
Don’t let anyone die waiting for a transplant
Port Huron Times Herald Less than 1 percent of people die in a way that allows for organ donation. But since four out of five donated organs come from deceased donors, if everyone signed up to donate, it could double or triple the odds of patients surviving their wait for a … Government announces opt-out organ donor system consultationThe Pharmaceutical Journal |
Doctor takes to Facebook in search for new kidney – Sun Sentinel
Sun Sentinel |
Doctor takes to Facebook in search for new kidney
Sun Sentinel Since learning he had a rare form of kidney disease, the primary care physician with a private practice in Delray Beach has been on the deceased donor transplant list with no success. So he decided to create a Facebook page titled “New Kidney for Stu.”. |
Yes, Hillary—and the Democrats—Do Have a Harvey Weinstein Problem – Daily Beast
Daily Beast |
Yes, Hillary—and the Democrats—Do Have a Harvey Weinstein Problem
Daily Beast Now I want you to take a moment and consider what the reaction would be from prominent progressives if any of the country’s leading conservative donors (The Koch Brothers, Sheldon Adelson, take your pick) actively defended an admitted pedophile. I have … |
This kid inspired a revolutionary, life-saving organ donation system – WAPT Jackson
WAPT Jackson |
This kid inspired a revolutionary, life-saving organ donation system
WAPT Jackson Seven-year-old Quinn Gerlach is the reason behind a kidney donation system that’s already saved dozens of lives. Advertisement. Quinn was born with only one kidney and may require a kidney donor. So his grandfather, Howard Broadman, came up with the … |
This kid inspired a revolutionary, life-saving organ donation system – KCRA Sacramento
KCRA Sacramento |
This kid inspired a revolutionary, life-saving organ donation system
KCRA Sacramento Seven-year-old Quinn Gerlach is the reason behind a kidney donation system that’s already saved dozens of lives. Advertisement. Quinn was born with only one kidney and may require a kidney donor. So his grandfather, Howard Broadman, came up with the … |
This kid inspired a revolutionary, life-saving organ donation system – WDSU New Orleans
WDSU New Orleans |
This kid inspired a revolutionary, life-saving organ donation system
WDSU New Orleans Seven-year-old Quinn Gerlach is the reason behind a kidney donation system that’s already saved dozens of lives. Advertisement. Quinn was born with only one kidney and may require a kidney donor. So his grandfather, Howard Broadman, came up with the … |
Study shows increased risk donor organs are often not used – NephrologyNews.com
NephrologyNews.com |
Study shows increased risk donor organs are often not used
NephrologyNews.com Despite the very low risk of disease transmission, patients in need are saying no to these organs, which account for 1 in every 5 deceased donor organs today. “Overall utilization was less despite the extraordinarily low risk of disease transmission … |
Alfonso Cuarón, Lin-Manuel Miranda Sponsor Disaster Relief For Mexico, Puerto Rico – Deadline
Deadline |
Alfonso Cuarón, Lin-Manuel Miranda Sponsor Disaster Relief For Mexico, Puerto Rico
Deadline Inspired by the tireless efforts of local citizens and first-responders, Cuarón started the fund, powered by GlobalGiving, the largest global crowdfunding community connecting nonprofits, donors and companies in nearly every country, to provide … |
Danielle’s story: Waiting for a kidney – Port Huron Times Herald
Port Huron Times Herald |
Danielle’s story: Waiting for a kidney
Port Huron Times Herald Henderson said that compensating donors is not on the radar for transplant experts, who are instead trying to reduce disincentives for donors, many of which are finance-related. Donors give up days of work for the procedure and recovery, and sometimes … |
Government announces opt-out organ donor system consultation – The Pharmaceutical Journal
The Pharmaceutical Journal |
Government announces opt-out organ donor system consultation
The Pharmaceutical Journal In 2016, around 6 per cent of deceased donors were from black and Asian communities, with people from those communities waiting on average six months longer for a kidney transplant than a white patient. The consultation will also look at how the NHS … Don’t let anyone die waiting for a transplantPort Huron Times Herald |