02Oct/15

A genetic test could predict future troubles for kidney donors – why not use it? – Medical Xpress

A genetic test could predict future troubles for kidney donors – why not use it?
Medical Xpress
Over 100,000 people in the US are waiting for a kidney transplant. Most of the kidneys that were transplanted in 2014 (about 17,000 transplants) are from deceased donors. Kidneys donated from living donors last longer, but the number of living donors

02Oct/15

ARGUS COMMENT: Strong case for organ donation – South Wales Argus

ARGUS COMMENT: Strong case for organ donationSouth Wales ArgusIT IS now just two months until the new opt-out organ donation law comes into effect in Wales. The arguing is well and truly over about the merits or otherwise of putting forward such a sche…

02Oct/15

Who’s Hot and Who’s Not in Oregon Politics: Cedric Hayden, Diane Rosenbaum … – GoLocalPDX


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Who’s Hot and Who’s Not in Oregon Politics: Cedric Hayden, Diane Rosenbaum
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On a completely unrelated note, the Ted Wheeler lawn signs you ordered should be arriving any day now. Matt Geiger. Matt Geiger is running to … I wonder if the donors to this non-profit know where their money is going. Who are they? Unfortunately

02Oct/15

A genetic test could predict future troubles for kidney donors – why not use it? – The Conversation US


The Conversation US

A genetic test could predict future troubles for kidney donors – why not use it?
The Conversation US
Most of the kidneys that were transplanted in 2014 (about 17,000 transplants) are from deceased donors. Kidneys donated from living donors last longer, but the number of living donors has dropped over the past decade. Ethnic and racial disparities in

02Oct/15

Tearful parents of Britain’s youngest organ donor meet surgeon who helped … – Mirror.co.uk


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Tearful parents of Britain’s youngest organ donor meet surgeon who helped
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Pride Of Britain Award winners Jess Evans and Mike Houlston were in tears this evening. The brave parents received an award at our annual ceremony after allowing their incredible son Teddy – who lived for just 100 minutes – to become Britain’s youngest …
‘We’re only just understanding his impact’ Baby Teddy’s parents on the WalesOnline
9 moments which melted our hearts during the Pride of Britain award ceremonyBT.com

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02Oct/15

Club Mahindra organizes Blood Donation Camp – UdaipurTimes

UdaipurTimesClub Mahindra organizes Blood Donation CampUdaipurTimesOn the 70th Foundation Day, Club Mahindra Udaipur organized blood donation camp on 1st October with the help of Lokmitra Bood Bank and Hindu Help Line. The workers at Club Mahindra part…

02Oct/15

Roseburg Tragedy Creates Blood Donation Need – Eugene Daily News

Roseburg Tragedy Creates Blood Donation NeedEugene Daily NewsFollowing the tragic shooting that occurred at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg Wednesday afternoon local blood banks are seeking blood donations to sustain a supply for victims and membe…