Compulsory organ donor proposal failsNew Zealand Doctor OnlineMr Keown says he proposed the motion because, when he was originally running for election to the DHB four years ago, he was approached by the father of a child waiting for an organ donation….
Binion Williams makes 490th blood donation, exceeds 100 gallons – WJXT Jacksonville
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Binion Williams makes 490th blood donation, exceeds 100 gallons
WJXT Jacksonville The Blood Alliance is congratulating its first northeast Florida 100 gallon blood donor. Binion Williams, 72, reached his 100th gallon milestone mark on August 12 but didn’t want to stop there. He has returned to the Alliance to make his 490th donation. |
Jacksonville man hits 100-gallon blood donation mark — all locally – Florida Times-Union
Florida Times-UnionJacksonville man hits 100-gallon blood donation mark — all locallyFlorida Times-UnionThe idea of getting a half-day off from duty at Jacksonville Naval Air Station drew Binion Williams to first allow someone to draw his blood back i…
Organ donor decision ‘gave me focus’ – BBC News
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Organ donor decision ‘gave me focus’
BBC News His widow Katy said organ donation was close to the couple’s hearts, after it emerged their two-year-old son Oscar would probably need a future lung transplant, having being diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. She explained her decision to Look North’s … |
Type 1 diabetes: Immune cells ‘caught’ in organ donor’s pancreas, raising hope … – Yahoo!7 News
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Type 1 diabetes: Immune cells ‘caught’ in organ donor’s pancreas, raising hope …
Yahoo!7 News The St Vincent’s Institute of Medical Research team in Melbourne managed to isolate immune cells in the pancreas of an organ donor who had the disease. Type 1 diabetes occurs when the body’s immune cells mistakenly destroy the insulin-producing cells … Melbourne scientists make type 1 diabetes research breakthroughABC Online |
Three accused of scamming organ donor network – Chicago Sun-Times
Three accused of scamming organ donor networkChicago Sun-TimesThree southwest suburban residents have been indicted on federal charges for defrauding more than $652,000 from an organ and tissue donor network, prosecutors said Friday. Shari L. Hansen, 4…
National story brings attention to Pikeville’s Wells, along with focus on … – KyForward.com
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National story brings attention to Pikeville’s Wells, along with focus on …
KyForward.com The piece, titled “Life After Near Death,” shares personal segments from Wells’ battle with the disease, as well as other stories of organ donation in Kentucky. Wells and his wife, Shawne, are very active in the Pikeville community with their efforts … |
How to become an organ donor – Donegal Democrat
How to become an organ donorDonegal DemocratOrgan donation and transplantation save the lives of up to 250 people in Ireland every year. By becoming an organ and/or tissue donor, you could save the lives of up to five people who are in end-stage organ …
16-year-old swells Mumbai’s organ donation record – Times of India
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16-year-old swells Mumbai’s organ donation record
Times of India MUMBAI: A 16-year-old from Mulund gave the gift of life to three patients after he was declared brain dead at Fortis Hospital in Mulund on Wednesday. The city’s cadaveric donation programme for the benefit of patients with organ failure has managed 29 … |
Remove Disincentives to Organ Donation – New York Times
Sussex ExpressRemove Disincentives to Organ DonationNew York TimesA financial incentive for organ donation elicits strong feelings because it touches on practices that could have a direct impact on organ donor and patient lives. We take this seriously …