16Feb/15

Ariz., YRMC show uptick in organ donations for 2014 – Yuma Sun


Sawyer County Record

Ariz., YRMC show uptick in organ donations for 2014
Yuma Sun
“To be an organ donor a person has to pass away in the hospital because they have to be on a ventilator so that oxygen and blood keeps going to their organs,” said Keidel. “Tissues are viable for donation (independent of a ventilator) for up to 24
Organ donor opportunity on Feb. 21Sawyer County Record

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16Feb/15

Ebola Transparency: Sierra Leone Leads as Liberia Falter > Monro – Front Page Africa


New York Daily News

Ebola Transparency: Sierra Leone Leads as Liberia Falter > Monro
Front Page Africa
Liberia is yet to make public any audit report on the expenditure of Ebola related donations even though Finance Minister Konneh had earlier vowed that the government will ensure an independent audit of all activities. Minister Konneh in time past
Faith bodies’ engagement ‘vital’ for post-Ebola recovery plansEkklesia

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16Feb/15

2000 pledges for organ donation at Hiranandani marathon – Daily News & Analysis


Daily News & Analysis

2000 pledges for organ donation at Hiranandani marathon
Daily News & Analysis
It was a proud moment for Ghodbunder Road as more than 10,000 people ran for humanity on Sunday at the third edition of Hirananadani Half Marathon at Thane. This edition’s slogan – Run for a new life – was aimed at promoting organ donation.
Half marathon gives a push to cause of organ donationTimes of India

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16Feb/15

DNA banking offers potential for funeral homes – Green Bay Press Gazette


Green Bay Press Gazette

DNA banking offers potential for funeral homes
Green Bay Press Gazette
The owner of Perman Funeral Home, located outside Pittsburgh, suggested Weckman harvest and store his deceased father’s DNA. … Children of sperm donors have used DNA samples along with other research to find siblings they never knew they had.
Funeral home offers DNA bankingBend Bulletin

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16Feb/15

Cadaver organ donation needs to pick up, say doctors – The Hindu

Cadaver organ donation needs to pick up, say doctorsThe HinduThere is need for better awareness on cadaver organ donation, which could help thousands of kidney patients, nephrologists say. The number of kidney patients is increasing in south India, the…

15Feb/15

DNA Conversations: Cancer- It is not as terrifying as you think – Daily News & Analysis


Daily News & Analysis

DNA Conversations: Cancer- It is not as terrifying as you think
Daily News & Analysis
There are certain specifics related to lifestyle and also in terms of addiction, especially tobacco use etc, which results in significant proportion of head and neck cancers or cancers of the stomach. Dr. Saikia: Lifestyle actually contributes to

15Feb/15

Veteran New Orleans officer, wife embark on mission after receiving heart … – WDSU New Orleans

Veteran New Orleans officer, wife embark on mission after receiving heart
WDSU New Orleans
“[We] want to speak with others about cardiac disease prevention and also to increase awareness about organ donation.” While the road to recovery won’t be easy, Keenan Shields is slowly regaining his strength. Friends, family, and members of the …

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