10Sep/17

Organ donation: Does an opt-out system increase transplants? – BBC News

BBC NewsOrgan donation: Does an opt-out system increase transplants?BBC NewsIn Wales, where an opt-out system was introduced in December 2015, there has actually been a small dip in the number of deceased donors, from 64 in 2015-16 to 61 in 2016-17. Th…

09Sep/17

Walk to celebrate organ donation is also a chance for patients to exercise new lungs, hearts – Baltimore Sun

Baltimore SunWalk to celebrate organ donation is also a chance for patients to exercise new lungs, heartsBaltimore SunWalkers set off for the ninth annual Donate Life Family Fun Run near Camden Yards. The Living Legacy Foundation hosts the event to cel…

09Sep/17

United Way’s 2-1-1 Information Service Stands Ready to Help Those Impacted by Hurricane Irma – Markets Insider

United Way’s 2-1-1 Information Service Stands Ready to Help Those Impacted by Hurricane Irma
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United Way’s Irma Recovery fund will complement those efforts, help smaller United Ways who may not have the capacity to create their own fund and provide a single clearinghouse for individual and corporate donors who want to help. United Way’s focus

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09Sep/17

‘Phenomenal’ non-beating heart transplant operation will slash waiting lists by nearly half, doctors say – The Independent


The Independent

‘Phenomenal’ non-beating heart transplant operation will slash waiting lists by nearly half, doctors say
The Independent
The number of donors for the traditional brain-death procedure has also plateaued due to improvements in treatment for traumatic brain injuries, meaning fewer patients are becoming brain dead in the first place. This has been coupled with a growing