The Local.noOslo blood bank faces shortage of African bloodThe Local.noDistribution of blood types from the ABO system does not differ markedly between northern Europeans and Africans although African populations have a higher percentage of people with…
Yepsen wins re-election to Saratoga Springs mayor – Albany Times Union
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Yepsen wins re-election to Saratoga Springs mayor
Albany Times Union She vowed to try to bring people together in a city that has grown polarized over a handful of development-related issues. Safford, 70, is an Army veteran who operated Retco, a computer … The mailer alleged Yepsen accepted $56,691 in “hidden cash … |
Wife organ donor for husband – 13WHAM-TV
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Wife organ donor for husband
13WHAM-TV LeRoy, N.Y. – Julie Boneberg always knew her husband would eventually need an organ donation. The 39-year-old just didn’t realize, she would be the donor. Brian Boneberg, 40, has polycystic kidney disease. It’s a genetic disease that has even taken the … |
San Antonio cancer initiative chooses partner in sequencing project – San Antonio Express-News (subscription)
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San Antonio cancer initiative chooses partner in sequencing project
San Antonio Express-News (subscription) Multiple tissue donors with ovarian cancer expressed hope that the genome project might expand medical understanding of their type of cancer. Ovarian cancer … “My mother had died of breast cancer, which I didn’t know was related to ovarian … |
Organ donor welcomes compensation leglislation – Radio New Zealand
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Organ donor welcomes compensation leglislation
Radio New Zealand An organ donor has told MPs a bill to compensate donors is a good start. The member’s bill proposes to provide financial assistance of up to 80 percent of the donor’s pre-operation earnings. It also provides for childcare assistance for those who need … |
Maine Backs Post-Citizens United Campaign Finance Initiative – Huffington Post
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Maine Backs Post-Citizens United Campaign Finance Initiative
Huffington Post Citizens United opened the door to unlimited election spending by corporations, unions and, following a related lower court ruling, individuals so long as it remained independent of candidates. Arizona Free Enterprise prohibited states from providing … There’s a Better Way to Fight Money in Politics — But No Candidate Is Talking …Mic |
Sacramento Organ Transplant Lists Growing Faster Than Available Donors – CBS Local
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Sacramento Organ Transplant Lists Growing Faster Than Available Donors
CBS Local SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — The wait times for organ transplants are lengthy, despite becoming a donor being a simple step when applying for a driver’s license. Matthew Gross needs a new heart. He’s on the transplant list at two different hospitals and is … |
Boy, 9, shot dead in targeted attack near his Chicago home, police say – Sydney Morning Herald
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Boy, 9, shot dead in targeted attack near his Chicago home, police say
Sydney Morning Herald The money has come from Pfleger’s St Sabina Catholic Church, anti-violence activist Andrew Holmes and anonymous donors. Flanked by people … Mayor Rahm Emanuel was asked about the shooting during an unrelated appearance Tuesday. “I hope they … |
AT&T Donation to Koster Highlights Conflict-of-Interest Policy in Missouri … – National Journal
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AT&T Donation to Koster Highlights Conflict-of-Interest Policy in Missouri …
National Journal The Times highlighted Koster’s relationship—including campaign donations—and correspondence with the lobbying firm Dickstein Shapiro and three of its clients: 5-Hour Energy, Pfizer, and AT&T. In one example, Koster’s office “took a step that … |
Braid: Cannon case at U of C may prompt ethics rules – Calgary Herald
Calgary HeraldBraid: Cannon case at U of C may prompt ethics rulesCalgary HeraldThe people who run modern universities spend a good part of their time chasing corporate dollars and donations from rich individuals. This can be unambiguously positive, es…