07Sep/16

Cord blood transplant associated with high survival rate in high-risk leukemia patients – EurekAlert (press release)

Cord blood transplant associated with high survival rate in high-risk leukemia patients
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The study describes results from patients who have received stem cell transplants from cord blood or from unrelated adult donors. The researchers reviewed outcomes for 582 patients who received stem cell transplants from 2006, when the institute’s Cord …

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07Sep/16

Red Cross holding blood drives for National Blood Donation Week – wlfi.com


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Red Cross holding blood drives for National Blood Donation Week
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) — The American Red Cross is holding blood drives around the community as a part of National Blood Donation Week. The week is an initiative declared by Indiana Gov. Mike Pence to promote blood donation. The Red Cross …
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07Sep/16

Following his death, Bryan Clauson saves 20000 lives through organ donation campaign – Fox 59


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Following his death, Bryan Clauson saves 20000 lives through organ donation campaign
Fox 59
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Four thousand people have signed up to be organ donors in honor of race car driver Bryan Clauson. The 27-year-old Noblesville native died last month during a race in Belleville, Kansas when his vehicle was pushed into a fence

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07Sep/16

Quadruple amputee Corinne Hutton poses in bodypaint to highlight the need for organ donation – Metro


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Quadruple amputee Corinne Hutton poses in bodypaint to highlight the need for organ donation
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Although she’s still waiting for a suitable donor, that hasn’t stopped her cycling 90km around the Isle of Cumbrae, completing a 5km assault course and running up the Rocky steps in Philadelphia, all to raise awareness of the need for organ and limb
Quadruple amputee poses nude to shine light on organ donation as …Mirror.co.uk
Mother painted with organs to raise awareness of donation shortfallThe National
Quadruple Amputee Poses Nude To Encourage More Organ DonationsHuffington Post UK

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07Sep/16

Sam Dastyari steps down from Labor frontbench after accepting money from Chinese donors – ABC Online


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Sam Dastyari steps down from Labor frontbench after accepting money from Chinese donors
ABC Online
Senator Dastyari said accepting the donation was “within the rules but it was wrong”. “I made a mistake and I am paying the price for that mistake,” he said. “I fell short of the duty I owe to the people I am so proud to represent. “I accept that and I
Sam Dastyari’s South China Sea stance is the real scandalThe Australian

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07Sep/16

Preston North End Change Name To ‘Preston North Beginning’ In Support Of Organ Donor Week – Who Ate All The Pies


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Preston North End Change Name To ‘Preston North Beginning’ In Support Of Organ Donor Week
Who Ate All The Pies
Preston North End have temporarily changed their 136-year-old club name to ‘Preston North Beginning’ in order to show their support for Organ Donation Week. Organised by the NHS Organ Donor Register, the campaign is hoping to raise awareness of the …