21Jun/17

Organ donation can save lives – The National

Hamilton SpectatorOrgan donation can save livesThe NationalWhile in some countries organs and tissues can be taken if the deceased has joined an official organ-donor register or informed their relatives before their death, other countries have set up a…

21Jun/17

Hays resident, organ donor wins Mrs. Kansas – hays Post

hays PostHays resident, organ donor wins Mrs. Kansashays PostRejection rates for those who receive donations from live donors are significantly lower than for those who receive organs from deceased donors and the organ recipients tend to live longer. R…

21Jun/17

Crisis in America: Medical experts use new tech tools to combat the organ transplant shortage – CNBC


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Crisis in America: Medical experts use new tech tools to combat the organ transplant shortage
CNBC
Most transplantable organs come from deceased donors, and once an organ becomes available, doctors have just a few hours to find a recipient and complete the transplant. “Once an organ is procured, the clock starts ticking,” says David Klassen, the
Organ donation can save livesThe National
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21Jun/17

How one boy’s tragic death raised organ donation awareness in Italy – MIMS General News (Hong Kong) (registration) (blog)

How one boy’s tragic death raised organ donation awareness in Italy
MIMS General News (Hong Kong) (registration) (blog)
The Green family’s holiday tragedy has unfolded a series of events never seen before in the country and in the world – opening up people’s hearts and minds about organ donation. For one, the single selfless act made by Nicholas’ parents has moved the …