05Dec/14

Decision analysis for donor selection in stem cell transplantation—HLA-8/8 … – Nature.com

Decision analysis for donor selection in stem cell transplantation—HLA-8/8
Nature.com
Risk of relapse during the unrelated donor coordination period biases comparisons between allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation from an HLA 8 of 8 allele-matched unrelated donor (8/8 MUD) and that from a related donor with an HLA-1 antigen …

05Dec/14

Will Sheela Kochouseph Led V Star Follow in V-Guard’s & Wonderla’s Steps? – Seasonal Magazine


Seasonal Magazine

Will Sheela Kochouseph Led V Star Follow in V-Guard’s & Wonderla’s Steps?
Seasonal Magazine
V-Guard Industries stock traded near its 52-Week High of Rs. 1150 today, making it more than a 16X multibagger from its IPO price of around Rs. 70. The combined market capitalization of V-Guard and Wonderla Holidays, promoted by the Chittilappilly

05Dec/14

New rules to change some people’s wait for kidney – The Philadelphia Tribune


The Philadelphia Tribune

New rules to change some people’s wait for kidney
The Philadelphia Tribune
The goal is to get the maximum benefit out of a scarce resource: kidneys from deceased donors. “Not everyone’s going to get the same benefit out of a kidney transplant,” said Dr. Matthew J. Ellis of Duke University Medical Center, who is optimistic the
New US Kidney Transplant Rules Take EffectIntelihealth.com

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05Dec/14

Organ donors honoured for saving lives – Liverpool Echo


Liverpool Echo

Organ donors honoured for saving lives
Liverpool Echo
The Order of St John award for Organ Donation, run in conjunction with NHS Blood and Transplant, has been presented to the families and loved ones of those who saved and improved people’s lives through organ donation. The private award ceremony was …
HEALTH: Burton Albion players back organ donation call at next game against Burton Mail
Bedworth son remembered at donor awardsNuneaton News

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05Dec/14

U-M falls to Ohio State in annual Blood Battle, but registers more marrow … – MLive.com


MLive.com

U-M falls to Ohio State in annual Blood Battle, but registers more marrow
MLive.com
“The storied rivalry between the two schools make these challenges fun, but the goal is to help those who are waiting for an organ, tissue, cornea or bone marrow transplant or who need crucial blood donations,” Mary Masson, a spokeswoman for the …

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05Dec/14

China makes a New Year’s resolution to finally stop harvesting organs from … – Quartz


National Post

China makes a New Year’s resolution to finally stop harvesting organs from
Quartz
According to researchers, 90% of Chinese organ transplants from deceased donors come from executed prisoners, who have either been pressured to sign a release form or have their organs taken without permission. (Over half of all organ transplants in …
China vows to stop harvesting organs from executed prisoners in 2015Mashable
China Sets Jan. 1 Deadline for Ending Transplants From Executed PrisonersNew York Times (blog)
China to halt harvesting of organs from executed prisoners for transplantHerald Sun
Wyoming Public Media
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05Dec/14

China to end use of prisoners’ organs – Independent Online


Independent Online

China to end use of prisoners’ organs
Independent Online
“Harvesting organs from executed prisoners for transplants is controversial, despite written consent being required from donors and their relatives,” Huang Jiefu, head of the China Organ Donation Committee, was quoted as saying. “The Chinese government …
China to stop sourcing organs from executed prisoners in 2015WantChinaTimes

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