08Sep/15

Designer of world-leading Spanish organ donation system explains Australia’s … – ABC Online


ABC Online

Designer of world-leading Spanish organ donation system explains Australia’s
ABC Online
RAFAEL MATESANTZ: Not just to persuade the family, but the whole circle of organ donation, which is started by the detection of potential donors. That’s very important, because in fact the potential donor can be in the intensive care unit but can also

08Sep/15

Faculty members think massive donation will help retain top professors at U of … – Inside Higher Ed


Inside Higher Ed

Faculty members think massive donation will help retain top professors at U of
Inside Higher Ed
Shah said that external concerns, such as unrelated family issues, factored into some of the professors’ decisions. But no exiting faculty member was looking forward to leaving, he said, “and if things here had been slightly better, I don’t believe

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08Sep/15

Dead hearts revived for transplant with new medical technology – Alphr


Alphr

Dead hearts revived for transplant with new medical technology
Alphr
The main reason for this is that donor hearts can only be taken from living subjects – patients who have suffered brain-death have their organs removed while they’re still functioning, allowing for a safe transplant. In short, there aren’t that many
New Device Pumps Life Into ‘Dead‘ HeartsNewser

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08Sep/15

MLA presents Bill to change organ donation opt out rules in Northern Ireland – Belfast Telegraph


Belfast Telegraph

MLA presents Bill to change organ donation opt out rules in Northern Ireland
Belfast Telegraph
Ms Dobson and Mr Brolly urged everyone to discuss their wishes with their family about organ donation in the event of their death. The British Heart Foundation NI said there were currently 10 people here waiting on a heart transplant and one for a
National Transplant Week: How organ donation offers families hope ‘at a time Manchester Evening News
Why young people need to talk about organ donationThe Guardian
Nottingham people urged to become life-saiving organ donorsNottingham Post
Banbury Guardian –Eastbourne Herald –Wirral Globe
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08Sep/15

Family of Sheffield teenager killed in crash organising organ donation fundraiser – The Star

The StarFamily of Sheffield teenager killed in crash organising organ donation fundraiserThe StarThe family of a Sheffield teenager killed in a car crash, whose gift of life saved five others, are raising awareness of organ donation. Cian Pace, from Sh…

08Sep/15

‘She was my great source of inspiration,’ the Rev. Jesse Jackson says of mother – Chicago Sun-Times


Chicago Sun-Times

‘She was my great source of inspiration,’ the Rev. Jesse Jackson says of mother
Chicago Sun-Times
Uihlein has transitioned from a reliable middle-level donor to individual campaigns to a big-time super PAC player. The timing coincides with the Supreme Court’s 2010 Citizens United ruling and related cases allowing unlimited donations from wealthy …

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08Sep/15

Former Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon announces bid for state Senate – Chicago Sun-Times


Chicago Sun-Times

Former Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon announces bid for state Senate
Chicago Sun-Times
Uihlein has transitioned from a reliable middle-level donor to individual campaigns to a big-time super PAC player. The timing coincides with the Supreme Court’s 2010 Citizens United ruling and related cases allowing unlimited donations from wealthy …

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