stv.tvMSPs to decide on soft opt-out organ donation system proposalsstv.tvMSPs are to decide if Scotland should introduce a soft opt-out system of organ donation which could increase the number of organs available by 30%. The change would mean people w…
No increase in the utilization of timely living donor kidney transplants – Medical Xpress
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No increase in the utilization of timely living donor kidney transplants
Medical Xpress “Patients who are receiving transplants from compatible living donors should, theoretically, not need to go on dialysis at all,” says Dr. Sakhuja. “In comparison, patients with no living donors may wait for a deceased donor organ for a long time. But … Counterpoint: Changes needed to promote organ donationThe Detroit News |
De Blasio: TWU call for investigation into carriage bill is ‘just politics’ – Capital New York
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De Blasio: TWU call for investigation into carriage bill is ‘just politics’
Capital New York A call from Transport Workers Union president John Samuelsen for state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman to investigate the circumstances surrounding Mayor Bill de Blasio’s proposal to limit horse carriages to Central Park is “just foolish,” the mayor … |
Community Blood Center taking steps to prevent spread of Zika virus – Fox11online.com
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Community Blood Center taking steps to prevent spread of Zika virus
Fox11online.com APPLETON — The spread of the Zika virus has become an increasing concern worldwide and the Community Blood Center is taking precautions to ensure the safety of the blood supply here in Northeast Wisconsin. Since most people do not show symptoms, … |
People Die Each Day Awaiting Organ Transplants, But It Doesn’t Have to Be That Way – GOOD Magazine
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People Die Each Day Awaiting Organ Transplants, But It Doesn’t Have to Be That Way
GOOD Magazine Up to eight lives can be saved by one deceased donor, and as many as 100 lives can be saved, or have their quality of life improved, through tissue donation (corneas, heart valves, and more). There are “living donors” as well: people who have donated a … |
Grief, Sadness Surrounds Killing of Illinois Mexican Family – NBCNews.com
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Grief, Sadness Surrounds Killing of Illinois Mexican Family
NBCNews.com Related Article: Deaths of 4 Adults, 2 Children Found in Southwest Side Home Ruled Homicide. A neighbor, Hugo López, told NBC Chicago he … The page raised over $25,000 from more than 800 donors in 2 days. Follow NBC News Latino on Facebook, … |
NHS uses humour to navigate tricky task of getting people to share their organ donation wishes – The Drum
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NHS uses humour to navigate tricky task of getting people to share their organ donation wishes
The Drum However, if the family of a potential organ donor is not aware and in support of a loved-ones wishes, in the event of their death, the process of fulfilling their organ donation can be difficult. The Better Left Unsaid campaign has taken a humorous … Almost three-quarters aware of Wales’ organ donation lawCaerphilly Observer Organ donation saves livesHenley Standard Blacks Have The Greatest Need For Organ Transplants, So Why Aren’t We Donating?The Milwaukee Community Journal |
BHB Advisory: Zika Virus & Blood Donation – Bernews
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BHB Advisory: Zika Virus & Blood Donation
Bernews With the Zika Virus recently classified as a ‘Public Health Emergency of International Concern,’ the Bermuda Hospitals Board Blood is requesting anyone who donated blood after travelling anywhere in Mexico, Central or South America, the Caribbean or … |
UN Fighting Losing Battle Over Global Humanitarian Crises – Morung Express
UN Fighting Losing Battle Over Global Humanitarian CrisesMorung ExpressIn addition, says the study released January 26, international aid has not kept pace with the rising tide of climate-related disasters and seemingly intractable conflicts, and promi…
Liberty couple embrace the vow ‘in sickness and in health’ – Kansas City Star
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Liberty couple embrace the vow ‘in sickness and in health’
Kansas City Star Jeff Magill discussed his illness a few weeks before National Donor Day, an annual observance designated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to raise awareness of the 120,000 patients awaiting critical organ and tissue donations. |