01Jan/16

It’s time to treat organ donors with the respect they deserve – Washington Post


Washington Post

It’s time to treat organ donors with the respect they deserve
Washington Post
Each week, In Theory takes on a big idea in the news and explores it from a range of perspectives. This week we’re talking about government compensation for organ donors. Need a primer? Catch up here. Josh Morrison is a kidney donor and the executive …
Organ donation registration pleaThe Times (subscription)
Government Issues Draft Guidelines For Kidney DonationNDTV
Drop in kidney transplants from living donorsRTE.ie
The Indian Express –Press Trust of India –ETHealthWorld.com –UCSF Medical Center
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01Jan/16

‘Become an organ donor this New Year’ – Ulster Star


Ulster Star

‘Become an organ donor this New Year’
Ulster Star
“I encourage you and your family to make it a New Year resolution to sign up and register – it’s not enough to simply carry a card as you must also be listed on the Organ Donor Register. “You need only to meet Mark or someone who has had an organ …

01Jan/16

Taos man’s heart lives on at New Year’s parade – taosnews


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Taos man’s heart lives on at New Year’s parade
taosnews
For years, his heart functioned at less than 15 percent than usual. But a week before Howell turned 62, he got the call that he would finally, after eight years on the list, get a heart. “Words cannot describe the feelings someone has when they get
Taoseño’s heart lives on at New Year’s paradeSanta Fe New Mexican

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01Jan/16

San Francisco, Called The Donor’s Death A “Nightmare Scenario” – Bonham Journal


Bonham Journal

San Francisco, Called The Donor’s Death A “Nightmare Scenario”
Bonham Journal
The risk of a kidney donor death following surgery is about. However, those who receive kidneys from living donors generally see better outcomes. The hospital is not on probation with the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network/UNOS.
UCSF Suspends Kidney Transplants From Living Donors After Donor DeathNewzy
“Nightmare Scenario” Causes Shut-Down of Living Donor Program at CaliforniaWaltonian
Govt issues draft guidelines for kidney donorsHindu Business Line
The Hollywood Source –Cougar –SFGate –UCSF Medical Center
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01Jan/16

Organ donation law ‘one of Wales’ greatest achievements’ – ITV News


ITV News

Organ donation law ‘one of Wales’ greatest achievements’
ITV News
Organ donor families and recipients hold cards in Cathays Park, Cardiff, to reveal the date from which the new legislation became effective. … Wales’ new system for organ donation was one of our greatest achievements of 2015, the First Minister has said.

01Jan/16

Resolve to save a life: Become an organ donor – LancasterOnline


LancasterOnline

Resolve to save a life: Become an organ donor
LancasterOnline
More than 100,000 people in the United States are waiting for an organ donation, according to the Mayo Clinic. “Unfortunately,” the Minnesota-based nonprofit says, “many may never get the call saying that a suitable donor organ — and a second chance

01Jan/16

Scots urged to make becoming an organ donor their New Year’s resolution – Glasgow Evening Times


Glasgow Evening Times

Scots urged to make becoming an organ donor their New Year’s resolution
Glasgow Evening Times
“I think there can be misconceptions surrounding organ donation and religion, but actually all major religions in the UK support it in principle. I’d encourage anyone who hasn’t done so already to join the NHS organ donor register. It’s the most
Needing a New Year resolution? Put organ donationThe Edinburgh Reporter

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