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Organ donation still a far cry
The Hindu Over 2,000 people in Telangana are registered as recipients for organs, mainly kidney and liver, but have to wait years before a donation gives them a new lease of life, as organ harvesting is mainly restricted to private hospitals. The State’s cadaver … |
Organ donation on the rise as fatal drug overdoses mount – Baltimore Sun (blog)
Baltimore Sun (blog)Organ donation on the rise as fatal drug overdoses mountBaltimore Sun (blog)He was a registered organ donor. His kidneys and liver went to individuals and his lungs will be used in medical research. Blankenship is holding a Donor Me…
Private hospitals urge government committee to clear donors – Times of India
Private hospitals urge government committee to clear donorsTimes of IndiaNagpur: In the wake of the recent controversy at a hospital in Mumbai where both donor and recipients forged documents, the five private hospitals in Nagpur and Wardha have decide…
State’s organ donation campaign from August 30 to Sept 1 – Times of India
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State’s organ donation campaign from August 30 to Sept 1
Times of India Nagpur: With over 12,000 patients on the official wait list for various cadaveric donations, the Maharashtra government is observing organ donation awareness fortnight from August 15 to September 1, 2016, to promote organ donations. People who pledge … |
I am a live example of organ donation, I am asking people too to do so: Juhi Pawar – Times of India
Times of IndiaI am a live example of organ donation, I am asking people too to do so: Juhi PawarTimes of IndiaNagpur: Juhi Pawar, a medical student from KJ Somaiya Medical College at Sion, who had donated 70% of her liver to her father Ravindra, was ap…
The unsung heroes of organ donation – Chandigarh Tribune
Chandigarh TribuneThe unsung heroes of organ donationChandigarh TribuneStories of heart-wrenching loss turned into heart-warming renewed life through organ donation and transplantation make headlines on a regular basis as do surgeons, doctors and donor…
Recycle yourself after death – The Navhind Times
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Recycle yourself after death
The Navhind Times Saving lives is an act that is generally attributed to a medical doctor, but in the context of organ donation, every single person can be a part in this very humane act. Saving or improving the condition of another person’s life can be done by you and … |
Pune: Organ donation awareness campaign held by Rosary Schools – The Indian Express
The Indian ExpressPune: Organ donation awareness campaign held by Rosary SchoolsThe Indian ExpressDr Sheetal Mahajani-Dhadphale said for successful transplantation, the organ needed to reach the transplant centre safely and as fast as possible.Experts …
Health|Don’t Throw Out Your Organ Donor Card After 65 – New York Times
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Health|Don’t Throw Out Your Organ Donor Card After 65
New York Times For the last couple of years, roughly 7 percent of deceased American donors have been over 65, a decline from about 10 percent a decade ago. Even at the peak, though, fewer than 800 people older than 65 became deceased donors each year. “It’s very … |
Police to start blood donation helpline soon – Times of India – Times of India
Police to start blood donation helpline soon – Times of IndiaTimes of IndiaWith Ludhiana police set to start a helpline service for blood donation, residents will not have to struggle to procure blood in times of emergency.and more »