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Organ donations rise in Canada, by 23 per cent over the last decade
CTV News The report from Canadian Blood Services, which spans the last 10 years, shows overall donations rose by 23 per cent between 2006 and last year and donations from Canadians who’ve died rose by 29 per cent. Most of the increase was seen over the last … Access to Organ Transplants on the Rise in CanadaMarketwired (press release) |
Organ donation rates up in Canada but could be higher: report – CBC.ca
CBC.caOrgan donation rates up in Canada but could be higher: reportCBC.caAbout 21 per cent of donations come after cardiac death, said Kimberly Young, director of donation and transplantation at CBS. Before those programs were implemented, most decease…
Employees from Eldorado, Silver Legacy, and Circus Circus Register as Organ Donors – ThisisReno
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Employees from Eldorado, Silver Legacy, and Circus Circus Register as Organ Donors
ThisisReno Nevada Donor Network To commemorate National Minority Donor Awareness Week, Aug. 1 – 7, Nevada Donor Network hosted a month-long casino registration challenge with Eldorado, Silver Legacy and Circus Circus in Downtown Reno. Employees of the … |
Why India Needs More Blood Donors – NDTV
NDTVWhy India Needs More Blood DonorsNDTVNew Delhi: India has shortage of 35 tanker-trucks of blood required for medical procedures. On the other hand, in some states, excess of blood is leading to wastage, according to an IndiaSpend analysis of the go…
Cord-blood transplants show promise in leukemia treatment – News … – WDEF News 12
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Cord-blood transplants show promise in leukemia treatment – News …
WDEF News 12 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 transplants show promise in leukaemia treatmentPakistan Observer |
Liver transplant rules change could hurt KC patients – Kansas City Star
Kansas City Star |
Liver transplant rules change could hurt KC patients
Kansas City Star That’s because a proposed change in the way livers from deceased donors are allocated nationwide could redirect dozens of livers each year from the Kansas City region to other parts of the Midwest. “Somebody has the impression we have an abundance of … |
Arizona man makes 600th blood donation to honor promise to late wife – FOX 5 Atlanta
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Arizona man makes 600th blood donation to honor promise to late wife
FOX 5 Atlanta The mayor of Phoenix has declared September 8 as James Van Dyne Day to celebrate his lifetime of dedication to those in need. Arizona’s governor has also coined this week “Arizona Blood Donation Week” in honor of Van Dyne’s service and inspiration. |
Incremental rise in organ donations still below target – The Globe and Mail
The Globe and Mail |
Incremental rise in organ donations still below target
The Globe and Mail Canada’s overall organ donation rate is up over the last decade, but the country is still falling short of other wealthy nations and its own transplantation goals, according to a new report from Canadian Blood Services. Canada’s deceased donation rate … Ontario helping spur nation-wide rise in organ donations, report saysToronto Star Why we must talk about organ donation2BR Organ donation week: the teenager waiting for the call that will change her lifeBournemouth Echo Yorkshire Evening Post –Globalnews.ca all 38 news articles » |
Editorial: Sask. needs to facilitate organ donations – Saskatoon StarPhoenix
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Editorial: Sask. needs to facilitate organ donations
Saskatoon StarPhoenix The 11 cadaveric donations recorded for Saskatchewan’s population of slightly more than 1.1 million last year not only is puny in comparison to the Canadian average of 17 deceased donors per million, but is dwarfed by countries such as Spain and … |
Hero Islington blood donor Celia Kent makes 100th donation in 53 years – Islington Gazette
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Hero Islington blood donor Celia Kent makes 100th donation in 53 years
Islington Gazette “As a fit and healthy person, it’s always seemed to me that if I can use my good health to help someone who may be less fortunate, then I should,” said Celia, who made her first blood donation 53 years ago. Jan Shorrock, of charity Give a Kidney … |