The Hindu |
Need movement to encourage organ donations: Vardhan
The Hindu “They can serve as vision ambassadors, kidney ambassadors and play the crucial role of motivating and assisting people or the family of a deceased person to agree to organ donation,” the minister said. Expressing regret over the low percentage of organ … |
Transformer fire shuts down part of Indian Point power plant – NBC 29 News
NBC 29 NewsTransformer fire shuts down part of Indian Point power plantNBC 29 NewsUnit 3 had been shut down Thursday morning for an unrelated issue, a water leak on the non-nuclear side of the plant. It was repaired and there was no radioactive release…
Kidneys for sale: Iran’s trade in organs – The Guardian
The Guardian |
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
Scranton Times-Tribune |
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…