21May/15

Ottawa Senators owner Melnyk recovering after transplant – CTV News


CTV News

Ottawa Senators owner Melnyk recovering after transplant
CTV News
He was admitted to hospital in April, due to the onset of unspecified liver-related complications. Humar said Melnyk was initially placed on the deceased organ donation waiting list, but was also offered the option of a “live donation” involving a
Robyn Urback: For every Eugene Melnyk we hear about, there are many more National Post
Melnyk Gets Liver Transplant, Recovering WellBloodHorse.com (press release) (registration) (blog)

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21May/15

Editorial: Time to consider opt-out organ donation – Ottawa Citizen


Ottawa Citizen

Editorial: Time to consider opt-out organ donation
Ottawa Citizen
While Melnyk’s situation is sure to boost organ donation in the short term, just as Ottawa resident Hélène Campbell’s case resulted in thousands of registrations the week she appeared on the Ellen DeGeneres Show a few years ago, it’s simply not enough.
Eugene Melnky recovering in Toronto hospital after transplantwww.ottawacommunitynews.com/
Ottawa Senators owner Melnyk recovering after transplantCTV News
Robyn Urback: For every Eugene Melnyk we hear about, there are many more National Post
BloodHorse.com (press release) (registration) (blog) –Macleans.ca –Canada NewsWire (press release)
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21May/15

AG Koster sues four sham cancer charities for defrauding donors of more than … – SEMO Times


SEMO Times

AG Koster sues four sham cancer charities for defrauding donors of more than
SEMO Times
Subject to court approval, Breast Cancer Society’s Hope Supply Warehouse program may be spun off by the receiver to a legitimate, qualified charity unrelated to the current individuals and their family members. Three of the individual defendants have

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21May/15

Bay City man, one of Michigan’s top blood donors hits 35-gallon milestone – MLive.com


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Bay City man, one of Michigan’s top blood donors hits 35-gallon milestone
MLive.com
Thomas Baird of Bay City begins the process to donate his 280th pint of blood Wednesday, May 20, at Michigan Blood, 1017 N. Johnson St. in Bay City. Baird has been donating blood since the age of 17, accomplishing 35 gallons. (Amanda Ray | The Bay …

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21May/15

Stem cells can be safely infused in brain to promote stroke recovery, study finds – Fox News


Fox News

Stem cells can be safely infused in brain to promote stroke recovery, study finds
Fox News
This image looks at the patient’s head from the front, showing where the stem cells are given in the carotid artery. The blue arrow points to the catheter traveling into the carotid artery, and the red arrow points to the tip of the catheter where stem

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21May/15

Congress organises blood donation camp – Business Standard


Times of India

Congress organises blood donation camp
Business Standard
Congress today organised a blood donation camp here to commemorate the 24th death anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. “Rich tributes were paid to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 24th Death Anniversary today. A blood donation …
State Congress pays rich tributes to Rajiv GandhiScoop News
Rajiv Gandhi remembered in Tamil NaduIndia.com

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