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Myths deter organ donors
The West Australian The OTA said a surprising number of people still cited religious reasons for not donating, with 40 per cent of Australians unaware if their religion supported it or not and 20 per cent of families blocking a relative’s wish to donate because of … |
Organ donor registry up 30 percent – Modesto Bee
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Organ donor registry up 30 percent
Modesto Bee DMV staff help people taking advantage of Assembly Bill 60 to apply for driver’s licenses in Fresno in January. Eric Paul Zamora The Fresno Bee. Story; Comments. The California law allowing undocumented immigrants to get driver’s licenses may have an … |
Project Hayat: Muslim leaders raise awareness towards organ donation – AMT News
Project Hayat: Muslim leaders raise awareness towards organ donationAMT NewsThe Islamic Council of Victoria has launched an initiative in an attempt to raise awareness among Muslims towards the importance of tissue and organ donation. More than 50 Musl…
Red Cross has urgent need for blood donations – Hometownlife.com
Hometownlife.comRed Cross has urgent need for blood donationsHometownlife.comMarch storms forced the cancellation of more than 200 blood drives, resulting in nearly 7,000 uncollected blood and platelet donations. This shortfall follows more than 26,400…
Miracle machine keeps lungs ‘alive’ outside the body – Detroit Free Press
Detroit Free Press |
Miracle machine keeps lungs ‘alive’ outside the body
Detroit Free Press “I feel great,” Clark said last week from his hospital room. “I can’t remember the last time I felt this way.” More lives saved. In the world of organ transplants, lungs are arguably the most delicate. They are often traumatized in car accidents that … |
March blood donations set – Tyler Morning Telegraph
March blood donations setTyler Morning TelegraphCarter Bloodcare is kicking off their March blood donation drive. Organizations throughout Tyler will be hosting blood drives, including: Trinity Mother Frances Hospitals and Clinics is hosting a blood dr…
Yashoda Hospitals Achieves Rare Feat – The New Indian Express
The New Indian Express |
Yashoda Hospitals Achieves Rare Feat
The New Indian Express Rani’s condition was deteriorating and we asked Jeevandan to search for a possible donor throughout the country on an urgent basis. Finally we found a deceased donor at one of the city’s hospitals and sprung into action,” he said. About the second … Holding out hope in the time of griefTimes of India |
Grieving Hempfield parents speak on son’s death, organ donation – Tribune-Review
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Grieving Hempfield parents speak on son’s death, organ donation
Tribune-Review As their teenage son fought for his life at UPMC Presbyterian, doctors told them swelling had severely damaged his brain. It was time for the unthinkable — talking about Judson “Jud” McQuaid Shiffler’s decision to be an organ donor. “It’s a blur … |
Organ donation: wasted opportunity to save lives – The Straits Times
The Straits TimesOrgan donation: wasted opportunity to save livesThe Straits TimesThe first is a commentary by Senior Health Correspondent Salma Khalik that put the spotlight on the wasted potential of organ donation. Singapore has a Human Organ Transp…
NASCAR driver Joey Gase promoting organ donation – ABC15 Arizona (blog)
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NASCAR driver Joey Gase promoting organ donation
ABC15 Arizona (blog) Gase explained that in April 2011 his mother suddenly died and the family was asked if she would be an organ donor. He said his mom was someone who liked to hel p people and the family said “yes.” Gase said her donation helped and saved the lives of 66 … NASCAR driver honors Tucson organ donorKVOA Tucson News |