05Oct/17

Mystery surrounds organ donation for Sasikala’s husband M Natarajan; did state transplant body indulge in foul play? – Firstpost


Firstpost

Mystery surrounds organ donation for Sasikala’s husband M Natarajan; did state transplant body indulge in foul play?
Firstpost
On Monday, the Madras High Court will give its verdict on a petition challenging the appointment of Dr P Balaji as member secretary of the Transplant Authority of Tamil Nadu (TRANSTAN), a key government body to regulate and monitor organ transplant and …
Organ Transplant on Sasikala’s Husband Legal, Says Hospital; Questions RemainNews18
M Natarajan’s organ transplant stirs rowHindustan Times
Sasikala’s husband’s liver transplant raises doubts over organ donation processDeccan Chronicle
India Today –The News Minute –Times of India –The Indian Express
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05Oct/17

St. David’s North Austin Medical Center marks transplant milestone – FOX 7 Austin


FOX 7 Austin

St. David’s North Austin Medical Center marks transplant milestone
FOX 7 Austin
During the past 21 years, 45% of the transplants done at St. David’s have involved living donors. The rest came from deceased donors. Dr. Richard Lewis, Surgical and Program Director of St. David’s Kidney Transplant Center, has performed more than 1

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05Oct/17

Who was Jemima Layzell, how did her organ donation save a record eight lives, how do you become a donor and what … – The Sun


The Sun

Who was Jemima Layzell, how did her organ donation save a record eight lives, how do you become a donor and what …
The Sun
Jemima Layzell saved a record eight people’s lives after dying aged just 13 from a brain haemorrhage. The 13-year-old died just days after telling her parents she wished to donate – who was the brave little girl and how do you become an organ donor?

05Oct/17

Organ donation – here’s how to how to opt out and register for a donor card – The Sun


The Sun

Organ donation – here’s how to how to opt out and register for a donor card
The Sun
An opt-out system is where a deceased person is presumed to consent to donation unless he or she has specified otherwise. Wales introduced such a system last year and organ donation and transplants have since risen sharply, with just six per cent of
‘Increased risk’ donor organs a tough sell to transplant patientsMedical Xpress
Are These Common Organ Donor Myths Stopping You From Saving a Life?Newswise (press release)
Organ donation opt-out could come to EnglandWebMD.Boots.com
Daily Mail –Times & Star
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05Oct/17

Theresa May’s shift towards presumed-consent organ donation praised by charities and patients – The Independent


The Independent

Theresa May’s shift towards presumed-consent organ donation praised by charities and patients
The Independent
“So much has been done by patients, NHSBT (NHS Blood and Transplant) and charities to raise awareness about organ donation and the soft opt-out option is the right way to go. But we still need to raise awareness and remind people to talk to their
Only 1.2 Per Cent Of M’sians Are Pledged Organ Donors: Health Ministrymalaysiandigest.com
The Difference Having An Opt-Out Organ Donation System In England Would Make To Families Like MineHuffPost UK
After 2.5 years on the transplant list, I couldn’t be happier that May said England will become opt outiNews

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05Oct/17

‘Increased risk’ donor organs a tough sell to transplant patients – Medical Xpress


Times & Star

‘Increased risk’ donor organs a tough sell to transplant patients
Medical Xpress
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. Better guidance is needed for surgeons and patients on how much risk an increased-risk label …
Are These Common Organ Donor Myths Stopping You From Saving a Life?Newswise (press release)
Opt out if you DON’T want to donate your organs: Theresa May announces plans to make it easier for doctors to take …Daily Mail
Presumed-consent organ donation plan backed by patients and charitiesTimes & Star

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