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By Default, Everyone in France Now an Organ Donor
Newser (Newser) – French people who die will become organ donors unless they specifically opt out before their death, under a new law that took effect on the first day of 2017. Previously, the families of French citizens who had not specified whether they … |
This lab is growing human skin to test cosmetics – New York Post
This lab is growing human skin to test cosmeticsNew York PostThe lab also receives samples from deceased donors through the National Disease Research Interchange. Creating a layer of skin tissue from a petri dish of cells is a careful process that take…
HERB BENHAM: Organ donation crosses all barriers – The Bakersfield Californian
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HERB BENHAM: Organ donation crosses all barriers
The Bakersfield Californian It could be story over, heroic lead abandoned and time to reshuffle the deck except that becoming an organ donor, giving a kidney, is an act of generosity that trumps race. Henry helped two people — Murdock, with whom she was a match, and her cousin, … |
Editorial: We can reduce organ donation waiting lists – Tyler Morning Telegraph
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Editorial: We can reduce organ donation waiting lists
Tyler Morning Telegraph You just can’t make some people happy. Slate magazine – an online journal that leans left – is pointing out that driverless cars will soon reduce traffic accidents and roadway deaths. “Self-driving Cars,” the magazine notes, “will make organ shortages … |
Caring mum to donate one of her kidneys … to a stranger – Crawley … – Crawley Observer
Crawley ObserverCaring mum to donate one of her kidneys … to a stranger – Crawley …Crawley ObserverGet the latest breaking news from the Crawley & Horley Observer – politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily.
Why You Should Give Blood in the New Year – If You Can – Care2.com
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Why You Should Give Blood in the New Year – If You Can
Care2.com According to the Red Cross, fewer than 10 percent of people eligible to donate blood actually do so. The reasons are many. Maybe it’s a fear of needles. Maybe it’s misconceptions about donating (yes, they can donate more often than once a year). Maybe … Blood–donation opportunities to be held in areaJohnson City Press (subscription) Donate blood, get a $5 Dunkin’ Donuts gift cardWKBW-TV The need is nowMarquette Mining Journal Binghamton Homepage –Iosco County News Herald all 27 news articles » |
Record number of blood donations in 2016 – Cyprus Mail
Record number of blood donations in 2016Cyprus MailA record 60,000 blood donations were made in Cyprus in 2016, which has helped the blood bank accumulate an adequate amount of stocks for now despite high demand, it said on Tuesday. Cyprus has the high…
Taking organ transplantation to next level – The Hindu – The Hindu
Taking organ transplantation to next level – The HinduThe HinduGovernment will provide modern machinery to State-run medical institutions for performing organ transplantation, says Health Minister.and more »
Director of Development, Global Climate and Policy in US, The Nature Conservancy – Location Negotiable – Carbon Pulse (subscription)
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Director of Development, Global Climate and Policy in US, The Nature Conservancy – Location Negotiable
Carbon Pulse (subscription) Motivate the efforts of a multi-disciplinary team of staff and volunteers in activities related to donor identification, cultivation and solicitation, participating in some cases as the direct relationship manager and in other cases as an active team … |
4-year-old’s heart flown from Bengaluru to Chennai to save a patient with heart failure – Times of India
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4-year-old’s heart flown from Bengaluru to Chennai to save a patient with heart failure
Times of India A source from BGS Hospitals, said: “For any family this is a heart-wrenching loss to suffer. To make a crucial decision like organ donation at a difficult time such as this is tough for any loved one. We at Global Hospitals are extremely grateful and … |