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Australian Kidney Exchange ‘swaps’ a game changer for patients
The Canberra Times They are a match in every other sense but Gavin’s kidney was no use to his wife Kim. The couple navigated Mrs Fitt’s severe kidney complications during the … |
Saturday kicks off Indiana Blood Donation Day – WNDU – WNDU-TV
WNDU-TVSaturday kicks off Indiana Blood Donation Day – WNDUWNDU-TVToday is blood donation day in the Hoosier State. In response to a blood shortage crisis, local blood banks are asking for your help. Mary Ankrapp, of the South …Blood donation ce…
Corneas, heart and pancreas: the organs that we are reluctant to donate – The Guardian (blog)
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Corneas, heart and pancreas: the organs that we are reluctant to donate
The Guardian (blog) In Organ Donation Week, it’s heartening to see that the number of people consenting to have their organs used after their death is at its highest-ever level. There were almost 22.5 million registrants on the donor register as of 31 March – up 6.6% on … Incremental rise in organ donations still below targetThe Globe and Mail Organ donations rise in Canada, by 23 per cent over the last decadeCTV News Why we must talk about organ donation2BR Bournemouth Echo –Globalnews.ca all 38 news articles » |
Organ donation week: the teenager waiting for the call that will change her life – Bournemouth Echo
Bournemouth Echo |
Organ donation week: the teenager waiting for the call that will change her life
Bournemouth Echo The 19-year-old is among the 76 people in Dorset waiting for a transplant and has now spoken out to help raise awareness of the shortage of donors to mark Organ Donation Week. “Every day is a waiting game. Having a kidney transplant would mean … Northern Trust supports Organ Donation Week in Causeway areaBallymoney and Moyle Times Sports student selected to represent Great Britain in World Transplant GamesMaidenhead Advertiser Organ donor appeal by heartbroken family of tragic teenager JadeThe Argus YOURTHUROCK –Belfast Live all 38 news articles » |
Urgent appeal to find stem cell match for leukaemia patient (From … – The Argus
The ArgusUrgent appeal to find stem cell match for leukaemia patient (From …The ArgusAN URGENT appeal has been launched to help a father-of-two get the transplant he needs to save his life. Shaun Graham was diagnosed with leukaemia …and more&n…
Group backing marijuana legalization vote raises $2.4m – The Boston Globe
The Boston GlobeGroup backing marijuana legalization vote raises $2.4mThe Boston GlobeA group supporting a ballot question to legalize marijuana for recreational use in Massachusetts raised more than $2.4 million since January, much of it from an out-o…
Mandatory referrals, specialists, credited for spike in organ donations – Waterloo Record
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Mandatory referrals, specialists, credited for spike in organ donations
Waterloo Record OTTAWA — Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia and Nova Scotia are being credited with spurring a national increase in organ donations, says a report released Friday. And health officials say there’s a link between what those provinces are doing and what … |
Wealthy Mexican businessman guilty of making illegal campaign donations to San Diego mayoral candidates – Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles TimesWealthy Mexican businessman guilty of making illegal campaign donations to San Diego mayoral candidatesLos Angeles TimesEdward Azano Hester was convicted of conspiracy and donations by a foreign national, but the jury acquitted him of …
Cord-blood transplants show promise in leukaemia treatment … – Pakistan Observer
Pakistan Observer |
Cord-blood transplants show promise in leukaemia treatment …
Pakistan Observer BONE marrow or stem cell transplants can save the lives of adults and children with leukemia, but an ideal donor often isn’t available. In those cases, umbilical … |
Cord-blood Transplant Donations Improve Survival of Patients With Acute Leukemia or Myelodysplastic Syndrome – Cancer Therapy Advisor
Cancer Therapy AdvisorCord-blood Transplant Donations Improve Survival of Patients With Acute Leukemia or Myelodysplastic SyndromeCancer Therapy AdvisorPatients who require these transplants are best off with donations from human leukocyte antigen (HLA…