18Dec/14

Only third of eligible organ donors identified; 1000s await transplants: report – 680 News


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Only third of eligible organ donors identified; 1000s await transplants: report
680 News
Organ donation is a complex process, which involves identifying potential donors, getting consent from the families and procuring the organs around the time of death,” said Morris. “While it may not be possible to convert every potential donor, the

18Dec/14

CIHI: MB Among Worst In Deceased Donor Organ Transplant Rate – CJOB


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CIHI: MB Among Worst In Deceased Donor Organ Transplant Rate
CJOB
Only 10 per cent of eligible organs from deceased donors are actually transplanted into patients who need them in Manitoba. The Canadian Institute for Health Information says that ranks us the worst in Canada – a country that has room for improvement.
Older donors untapped source of organs for transplant, study saysOttawa Citizen
Organ donations from seniors could reduce wait timesCBC.ca
BC falls below national organ donation rates, despite increasesVancouver Sun

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18Dec/14

Group raises awareness for organ donation – Meridian Booster

Group raises awareness for organ donationMeridian BoosterA trail ride from this past spring is continuing to raise awareness for organ donation in the season of giving. The third annual Second Chance Trail Ride is an awareness ride and fundraiser that …

18Dec/14

Released from federal prison, black market kidney broker in N.J. sting avoids … – NJ.com


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Released from federal prison, black market kidney broker in N.J. sting avoids
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… tied together by a single informant—failed Monmouth County real estate investor Solomon Dwek—who began secretly cooperating with prosecutors after he was caught passing a $25 million bogus check at a bank drive-through window in an unrelated real

18Dec/14

Organ donations from seniors could reduce wait times – CBC.ca


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Organ donations from seniors could reduce wait times
CBC.ca
Among the provinces, Quebec had the highest deceased organ donor conversion rate in Canada at 21 per cent, compared with the lowest rates in Manitoba and Saskatchewan at 10 per cent each. Provinces are more likely to … “In Canada, donors over the age
Two-thirds of eligible organ donors in Canada don’t get through process: reportCTV News
Older donors untapped source of organs for transplant, study saysOttawa Citizen
CIHI: MB Among Worst In Deceased Donor Organ Transplant RateCJOB

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18Dec/14

Vodafone Malta employees participate in Blood Donation Session at Skyparks … – Malta Independent Online

Vodafone Malta employees participate in Blood Donation Session at Skyparks …Malta Independent OnlineAware of the fact that the need for blood transfusions is particularly high during the festive season, on 3 December a number of Vodafone Malta employ…