28Jul/15

Corby girl to take part in British Transplant Games – Northamptonshire Telegraph


Northamptonshire Telegraph

Corby girl to take part in British Transplant Games
Northamptonshire Telegraph
“We really wanted to get involved in the Games because she’s been given a new lease of life, and it’s really important to get the message across about how important transplants are.” Isla said: “I am going to be doing ball-throwing and running, and the …

28Jul/15

Is participation in tissue donation determined by outdated policies? – CTV News


CTV News

Is participation in tissue donation determined by outdated policies?
CTV News
A local man signed up for organ donation when he went to update the information on his driver’s licence last week and learned his tissues are ineligible because he is gay. Registries in Alberta ask drivers who are renewing or making changes to their

27Jul/15

‘Made a difference’: Stem cell donor meets her tiny recipient – Fred Hutch News Service


Fred Hutch News Service

‘Made a difference’: Stem cell donor meets her tiny recipient
Fred Hutch News Service
Corner, who helps locate unrelated donors, began combing bone marrow registries around the world. About 30 potential donors emerged. But from their genetics, Corner determined some were only “suitable matches” for Savanna, meaning they matched …