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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
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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 … |
Human traffickers target Jharkhand women to boost baby sales in Delhi – India Today
India Today |
Human traffickers target Jharkhand women to boost baby sales in Delhi
India Today The less fortunate ones are made to work as sex slaves or become wombs-for-hire and organ donors. “This is a serious matter. … Shakti Vahini focuses on core issues related to children, women and the Right to Information. Shakti Vahini had also come … |
Cord Blood Donation for Mother’s Day – Hawaii News Now
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Cord Blood Donation for Mother’s Day
Hawaii News Now A cord blood transplant is a potentially life-saving treatment for more than 70 different diseases, including leukemia, lymphoma and sickle cell anemia. Nationally, in 2014, Be The Match® facilitated 960 cord blood transplants. Patients are most likely … |
Blues Hall of Fame at home in Memphis – Jackson Clarion Ledger
Jackson Clarion LedgerBlues Hall of Fame at home in MemphisJackson Clarion LedgerRock musicians Sammy Hagar and Steve Miller, plus pop singers John Oates, Dion and Cyndi Lauper, are among the donors, Sieleman said. The Blues Foundation moved into a bui…
Organ donors felicitated – The Hindu
Organ donors felicitatedThe HinduPrincipal Secretary (Health, Medical and Family Welfare) Suresh Chanda expressed his gratitude to the families for donating organs of their loved ones after they were declared brain-dead. He later presented the families…
Local marks one Mother’s Day with kidney donation – Zanesville Times Recorder
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Local marks one Mother’s Day with kidney donation
Zanesville Times Recorder Her first new kidney lasted almost 12 years, which is pretty good, considering the donor was deceased and 10 years older than her. There’s a much better chance that Bill’s kidney will last longer because he is both a living donor and blood-related. The … |