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Brave Hannah Day’s progress pleases doctors
Times Colonist Hannah, from Langford, received a stem-cell transplant from her mother, Brooke Ervin, on March 19. “So far, I’m really happy she’s gotten through to the point she has now,” Rassekh said. He is working to subdue her Graft Versus Host Disease and get her … |
Cytomegalovirus may exacerbate anemia in chronic kidney disease – Healio
Cytomegalovirus may exacerbate anemia in chronic kidney diseaseHealioRenal cytomegalovirus infection may precipitate or worsen anemia in patients with chronic kidney disease, according to recent findings. Previous studies have associated the developmen…
'Save a life by signing up as an organ donor' – Newtown Abbey Times
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‘Save a life by signing up as an organ donor‘
Newtown Abbey Times Glengormley man Steve Carter is almost halfway through his series of nine fundraising challenges to raise money for a number of organ donation charities. His efforts have already raised thousands of pounds for good causes including the Denise Carter … |
Heart failure more prevalent with COPD – Clinical Advisor
Heart failure more prevalent with COPDClinical AdvisorTo examine the frequency and impact of heart failure in patients aged 40 years and over with COPD, researchers retrospectively analyzed hospital discharge data from 2001 to 2010. Their findings were…
Stem cells are like gold mine if wisely used: Experts – Times of India
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Stem cells are like gold mine if wisely used: Experts
Times of India BANGALORE: There is relief for those suffering from liver cirrhosis, osteoarthritis, critical limb ischemia or severe blockage of arteries if stem cell researches under way in Bangalore get the Centre’s nod. Currently, the only approved stem cell … |
Union Home secretary asks all DGPs to implement anti-tobacco Act – Daily News & Analysis
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Union Home secretary asks all DGPs to implement anti-tobacco Act
Daily News & Analysis As per the Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) conducted on behalf of the ministry of health and family welfare, 48 per cent of men and over 20 per cent women consume tobacco products in India. The high rate of consumption of tobacco leads to more than … |
Teen recovering from heart transplant – Spencer Daily Reporter
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Teen recovering from heart transplant
Spencer Daily Reporter STORM LAKE — Some of her first words coming out of heart transplant surgery reflected a mix of emotions. “She said how thankful she was to receive a donor heart, and how sad she was that someone else had to go through a tragedy for this to be possible … |
Jung pledges to donate organs during visit to Institute of Liver and Biliary … – Times of India
Jung pledges to donate organs during visit to Institute of Liver and Biliary …Times of IndiaThe organ donation rate is 0.08% per million populations, one of the lowest in the world. While 40% families agree to donate the organs of a patient declared …
ORGAN DONATION: Presumed consent highly presumptuous – TheChronicleHerald.ca
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ORGAN DONATION: Presumed consent highly presumptuous
TheChronicleHerald.ca Stephen McNeil’s government is proposing a “presumed consent” organ donor regimen for Nova Scotia, to address “low” donor rates; supporters urge a Nova Scotian “conversation.” Ironically, from one viewpoint, “conversation” is the problem. Obtaining … |
Giving the Gift of Life – Living Organ Donation – 3BL Media (press release)
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Giving the Gift of Life – Living Organ Donation
3BL Media (press release) Their story is one rooted in faith, friendship and selfless giving when Carolyne needed a kidney and Tammy became her living organ donor. Since their meeting more than 30 years ago, the two women have grown both their Mary Kay businesses and their … |