Stem cells: disease models that show and tellNature.comGene editing lets scientists create isogenic iPSC lines that help to minimize variability when comparing cells derived from diseased donors with those from unmatched, unrelated healthy donors. But …
Record number of organ donors helped save more than 1000 lives in 2014 – CTV News
MetroNews CanadaRecord number of organ donors helped save more than 1000 lives in 2014CTV NewsIn December, the Canadian Institute of Health Information released a study that examined deceased organ donations across the country between 2008 and 2012. Th…
Time to talk about organ donations – Yorkton This Week
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Time to talk about organ donations
Yorkton This Week “She saved my life, so she’s my hero,” Olson said about the woman who made possible her heart transplant in 2008. “Without organ donation – without someone having said yes – I wouldn’t be here today. My family would not be complete. My donor not only … |
New cells may help treat diabetes – Iowa Now
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New cells may help treat diabetes
Iowa Now Although it is possible to treat type 1 diabetes with pancreas transplants from deceased donors, the demand for transplants far exceeds the availability of donated organs. Zavazava’s team is among several groups aiming to create an alternative source … |
NY Blood Center seeks donations in wake of storm-related cancellations – The Daily Freeman
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NY Blood Center seeks donations in wake of storm-related cancellations
The Daily Freeman With nearly 2,000 donations needed each day in New York and New Jersey alone, it is crucial for donors to set aside an hour to donate, the press release states. Those with O-negative blood type, or “universal donors,” are especially encouraged to donate. NYC Residents Urged to Give Blood After Snow StormTech Times New York blood shortages casualty of shutdownThe Sun Daily After snowstorm, New York faces shortage at blood banks (VIDEO)Malay Mail Online |
PU organises exhibition of stamps, blood donation camp – Hindustan Times
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PU organises exhibition of stamps, blood donation camp
Hindustan Times The department of Gandhian and peace studies, Panjab University (PU), organised a recital of ‘sarva dharma prayers and bhajans’, an exhibition of stamps on martyrs and a blood donation camp on Thursday. PU controller of examinations Prof Parvinder … |
Ontario reached record number of organ donors in 2014 – Globalnews.ca
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Ontario reached record number of organ donors in 2014
Globalnews.ca TORONTO – A record number of lives in Ontario were saved through organ donation in 2014. The Trillium Gift of Life Network says 265 organ donors helped to save the lives of more than 1,000 people — up from 225 donors the year before. Tissue donation … |
Imams to lead organ donation efforts in Turkey – Daily Sabah
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Imams to lead organ donation efforts in Turkey
Daily Sabah Yesterday, Turkey’s state-run Presidency of Religious Affairs (DİB) launched a new campaign for imams to raise awareness of organ donation, while DİB head Mehmet Görmez urged imams to donate their organs first before advising the congregation to do so. |
St. Jude Parish to Host Blood and Marrow Typing Drive – Londonderry News
Londonderry NewsSt. Jude Parish to Host Blood and Marrow Typing DriveLondonderry NewsThis Friday, January 30, 2015, the Saint Jude Parish will be hosting a blood drive and bone marrow typing event. From 1 until 7 PM, donors are invited to the Parish Ha…
Christie building high-powered Iowa team for 2016 presidential bid – NJ.com
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Christie building high-powered Iowa team for 2016 presidential bid
NJ.com TRENTON — Having launched a leadership PAC this week to explore a 2016 run for president, Gov. Christie Christie is now securing commitments from top political operatives in Iowa, including, NJ Advance Media has learned, Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad’s … |