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Organ donations the gift of life
Illawarra Mercury She’s recovered well from the transplant surgery and has sent a letter to the family of her donor, who she was told died in a car accident. “I think a lot about my donor. I’m so grateful for the family who donated – it’s the greatest gift of all.” NSW … New lease of life for `lucky’ few patientsHong Kong Standard |
The risk of inexperience – The Border Mail
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The risk of inexperience
The Border Mail Wodonga Coroner’s Court yesterday heard Robert Hawkins, 55, had to undergo emergency treatment when his surgeon, Albury urologist Jonathan Lewin, cut the wrong artery during a laparoscopic nephrectomy — keyhole surgery to remove the kidney. |
Living Healthy with Heart Failure is HEARTwork – ValpoLife.com
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Living Healthy with Heart Failure is HEARTwork
ValpoLife.com Nearly six million Americans are living with heart failure.* Although there’s no cure, heart failure’s rate of progression varies. Once diagnosed, patients making simple self-care measures and heart-healthy choices can effectively curb some of the … |
Living Healthy with Heart Failure is HEARTwork – LaPorteCountyLife.com
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Living Healthy with Heart Failure is HEARTwork
LaPorteCountyLife.com First-Certification-Heart-Failure Being diagnosed with heart failure doesn’t mean your life has to stop. Just the opposite. It’s when the work begins- HEARTwork. Nearly six million Americans are living with heart failure.* Although there’s no cure … |
Red Cross Month means continued support of upcoming blood donation … – Mountain Xpress
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Red Cross Month means continued support of upcoming blood donation …
Mountain Xpress Buncombe County, NC March, 2014 — Blood donors are Everyday Heroes who help save lives. During Red Cross Month, the American Red Cross recognizes these lifesavers, thanks them for their generosity and encourages others to join their ranks. Red Cross Month Recognizes DonorsKRZK Radio |
Despite guidelines, systemic corticosteroids prescribed for psoriasis – Healio
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Despite guidelines, systemic corticosteroids prescribed for psoriasis
Healio Although systemic corticosteroid treatment is either discouraged or absent from current management guidelines, researchers found that the drugs are among the common systemic treatments for patients with psoriasis. “Expert guidelines discourage their … |
Time periods affected value of liver transplantation for patients with … – Healio
Time periods affected value of liver transplantation for patients with …HealioThe benefits of liver transplantation in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma were better than hepatic resection during a 10-year scenario compared with 5 years, accordin…
Mother of brain-dead Jahi McMath defends ventilator decision – Los Angeles Times
Mother of brain-dead Jahi McMath defends ventilator decisionLos Angeles TimesMedical experts and ethicists have criticized the decision to keep Jahi on a ventilator, saying there is absolutely no chance of recovering from brain death. Bioethics experts…
Acute kidney injury may increase risk for coronary events, mortality – Healio
Acute kidney injury may increase risk for coronary events, mortalityHealioAcute kidney injury requiring temporary dialysis appears to be associated with increased long-term risk of coronary events and death among hospitalized patients, according to fin…
Living organ donation: A solution to the organ shortage in the US? – Fox News
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Living organ donation: A solution to the organ shortage in the US?
Fox News In late 2012, 22-year-old Mollie Moreland was just starting a nursing job at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio when she made the decision to save someone’s life – not as a nurse, but as an organ donor. Moreland’s brother-in-law, … The United Network for … |