Organ donors should be first to receive — Jim Blair, MadisonMadison.comThat would discriminate against those whose religion opposes organ donation. A much stronger incentive would be giving priority in receiving an organ (if ever needed) to those who …
Postman shaves head for top charity after bone marrow op – The Oxford Times
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Postman shaves head for top charity after bone marrow op
The Oxford Times Sixty-three per cent of patients will not find a suitable donor from within their families, so turn to the charity to find an unrelated donor. Mary Campbell, head of events at Anthony Nolan, said: “We are delighted that Crispin has raised this … |
New hospital performing record number of transplants – Glasgow Evening Times
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New hospital performing record number of transplants
Glasgow Evening Times Surgeons at the South Glasgow University Hospital carried out a record six kidney transplants in 24 hours – the equivalent of two weeks of work at the Western Infimary. Before the move to the new £842million hospital, the Western … However, doctors … |
Debunking 5 myths about organ donation – Duluth News Tribune
Duluth News TribuneDebunking 5 myths about organ donationDuluth News TribuneMore than 120,000 people are waiting for an organ transplant nationwide. Mayo Clinic alone has more than 3,000 patients on its waiting list. Getting more people to register as …
A rare blemish on Children’s Hospital’s reputation – Washington Post
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A rare blemish on Children’s Hospital’s reputation
Washington Post Et tu, Children’s Hospital? If you have spent any time at all scanning the news, you probably have come across stories about the scourge of health-care fraud that costs U.S. taxpayers billions. White-collar crooks ranging from lone-wolf health-care … |
Delay in Autopsy Prevents Organ Donation – The New Indian Express
The New Indian ExpressDelay in Autopsy Prevents Organ DonationThe New Indian ExpressAccording to police officials, they were not given any prior information regarding the donation of his organs and in the confusion over the details of the vehicle submi…
Blood and Blood donation – nation.lk – The Nation Newspaper
Eastbourne HeraldBlood and Blood donationnation.lk – The Nation NewspaperSomebody can donate it. Somebody can accept it. It does a broad service to make us alive because without it, the body would stop working. It circulates. Its color is red. Now you …
Breweries stiff-arm enviro group after Colowyo town beer boycott – The Colorado Statesman
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Breweries stiff-arm enviro group after Colowyo town beer boycott
The Colorado Statesman Like Ska’s Thibodeau, officials with several of the half-dozen breweries said it would be a stretch to describe them as WildEarth supporters, given that their involvement with the group has been minimal and unrelated to coal. Terry Usry, spokesman for … |
Transplant community still split on organ donation and allocation – ModernHealthcare.com
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Transplant community still split on organ donation and allocation
ModernHealthcare.com UNOS, the not-for-profit that contracts with the federal government to oversee the nation’s organ transplant system, will present a revised version at a liver distribution forum on June 22 in Chicago. The group will seek additional public comment. If … Are Public Appeals for Organ Donations Ethical?Healthline Stakeholders Participate in Seminar On Organ TransplantationAllAfrica.com |
Joseph Taylor, East Quogue Heart Transplant Recipient, Dies Thursday – 27east.com
27east.comJoseph Taylor, East Quogue Heart Transplant Recipient, Dies Thursday27east.comDespite his physical struggles, Mr. Taylor remained focused on the goals of getting well enough to return home, be with his family, and raise awareness for others w…