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Kidney disease survivor urges families to talk about organ donation
Herald Scotland More than 40% of Scots have already joined the NHS Organ Donor Register, but there may be many more who would like to donate but haven’t expressed their decision to do so. Karen Casey, from Wishaw, received a kidney transplant after she sustained … Proposal could mean fewer Kansas livers for Kansans awaiting transplantsWichita Eagle Hundreds gather to mark 30 years of transplant surgery at Newcastle hospitalChronicleLive Geographic disparities divide organ transplant worldLa Crosse Tribune Mohave Valley News all 10 news articles » |
Red Cross seeks out blood donations as college students leave – WCAX
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Red Cross seeks out blood donations as college students leave
WCAX As we head into graduation season it’s not only a big change on college campuses. But also for those responsible for keeping enough blood in supply for area hospitals. Warmer weather means fewer people are donating blood to the Red Cross. The Northern … Drastic drop in number of blood donors in KrishnaThe Hindu Celebrate World Red Cross Day by donating bloodWEAU Red Cross struggles to curb annual blood shortfallJakarta Post Press & Sun-Bulletin –TAPinto.net –Arab American News all 32 news articles » |
Need movement to encourage organ donations in India: Harsh Vardhan – Economic Times
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Need movement to encourage organ donations in India: Harsh Vardhan
Economic Times “Much is needed to be done in the area of organ donation. As of now, when there is a brain death, our transplant coordinators talk to the families concerned who (often) reject donation. In 2014, we (AIIMS) got 1-2 donations, which is very sad”, he said. |
Need movement to encourage organ donations: Vardhan – The Hindu
The Hindu |
Need movement to encourage organ donations: Vardhan
The Hindu “They can serve as vision ambassadors, kidney ambassadors and play the crucial role of motivating and assisting people or the family of a deceased person to agree to organ donation,” the minister said. Expressing regret over the low percentage of organ … |
Transformer fire shuts down part of Indian Point power plant – NBC 29 News
NBC 29 NewsTransformer fire shuts down part of Indian Point power plantNBC 29 NewsUnit 3 had been shut down Thursday morning for an unrelated issue, a water leak on the non-nuclear side of the plant. It was repaired and there was no radioactive release…
Kidneys for sale: Iran’s trade in organs – The Guardian
The Guardian |
Kidneys for sale: Iran’s trade in organs
The Guardian Iran is the only country in the world where it is legal to sell a kidney. Donors get money from the buyer and from the state, a system which eradicated waiting lists but, detractors say, exploits the poor and vulnerable. Here, we follow one terrible story. |
Despite record number of donors, long waits for kidneys remain – Mohave Valley News
Herald ScotlandDespite record number of donors, long waits for kidneys remainMohave Valley NewsIn 2013, 68 percent of transplants in the U.S. were from deceased donors and 32 percent from living donors, according to the 2013 Organ Procurement Transplan…
Buying breast milk – Foster’s Daily Democrat
Foster’s Daily Democrat |
Buying breast milk
Foster’s Daily Democrat These are conditions related to the use of formula when fed almost exclusively to babies.” Thomson said about 3 percent to 5 percent of mothers cannot provide enough milk to … We have absolutely no incentive to tamper with our milk. Our donors give … |
One mother’s gift to save another highlights friendship, faith, organ donation – Scranton Times-Tribune
Scranton Times-Tribune |
One mother’s gift to save another highlights friendship, faith, organ donation
Scranton Times-Tribune The mothers hope their story spreads awareness about organ donation. If it helps just one person receive an organ, Mrs. Stevens said, then it is worth it. “It’s not about us,” she said. “This is about the fact that we want to be able to help others and … |
Catholic priest gets stem cell transplant from man in US – The Straits Times
The Straits Times |
Catholic priest gets stem cell transplant from man in US
The Straits Times Bone Marrow Donor Programme data shows that every day, about six Singaporeans are diagnosed with a blood-related disease. Father Luke’s 5,000-strong parish was shocked to hear the news, said Mr Michael Vong, 52, the co-chairman of the church’s … |