10Jun/15

Debunking 5 myths about organ donation, as need for donors increases – Journal Times


Journal Times

Debunking 5 myths about organ donation, as need for donors increases
Journal Times
ROCHESTER, Minn. — More 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 organ, eye and tissue donors is a major goal across the …
Illegal overseas organ transplants to be punishedChina Post

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10Jun/15

Dog blood donation – CHCH News


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Dog blood donation
CHCH News
Dog blood donation. Posted: June 9, 2015 09:22:36 PM Category: Health & Lifestyle Tags: Animal blood bank, blood, cats, dogs, donors, elise copps. Pets can donate blood just like humans can and there’s a constant need for donors. For some sick or hurt …

09Jun/15

Terminally Ill 22-Year-Old Rejects Organ Donations to Complete Bucket List – Yahoo Health


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Terminally Ill 22-Year-Old Rejects Organ Donations to Complete Bucket List
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Cystic Fibrosis is genetic disease that fills the lungs and other vital organs with mucus, making it difficult to breathe. According to OrganDonor.gov, 29,532 received organ transplants last year. As of 2012, the percentage of people still living after
Dying 22-Year-Old Rejects Organ Donation To Complete Bucket ListThe Inquisitr
Dying 22-Year-Old Rejects Organ Transplant Option, Adds ‘Go Viral’ to Bucket ListThe Epoch Times

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09Jun/15

WATCH: Jeffery Self in Star-Studded PSA on Gay Blood Donations – Out Magazine


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WATCH: Jeffery Self in Star-Studded PSA on Gay Blood Donations
Out Magazine
Last month, the U.S. Food and Drug Association (FDA) announced a change in its regulations to “ease” the decade-long ban on gay blood donations. Gay men are now allowed to give blood, provided they haven’t had sex in the past 12 months, amongst …
Jake Wilson, Jeffery Self Debut “Bad Blood” Parody, Spoof FDA’s Inane Rules NewNowNext

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09Jun/15

Motorcycle crash victim’s life-saving organ donation honored by Tulsa hospital – kjrh.com


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Motorcycle crash victim’s life-saving organ donation honored by Tulsa hospital
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… Sara was a passenger on a motorcycle Saturday when it was hit by an SUV. “Sara was an integral part of our family and such a positive force,” said Ryan Forsythe, Sara’s older brother. Ryan said his sister was adamant about organ donation, so her
Family, hospital honor donation by woman killed in motorcycle accidentKOKI FOX 23

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