10Jan/14

'Rock-n-Roll Up Your Sleeves' Blood Donation Drive at Cavenders – KRIS Corpus Christi News

‘Rock-n-Roll Up Your Sleeves’ Blood Donation Drive at Cavenders
KRIS Corpus Christi News
The Coastal Bend Blood Center is in need of donations. This time of year especially, with everyone busy with the holidays, bad weather, and illness. On Saturday, January 11th, they’d be happy to accept your donations at the ‘Rock-n-Roll Up Your Sleeve’ 

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10Jan/14

Lithium May Help Treat Acute Kidney Injury – Counsel & Heal


Counsel & Heal

Lithium May Help Treat Acute Kidney Injury
Counsel & Heal
Mood stabilizer drugs like lithium may help treat acute kidney injury, according to a new study. Researchers said the findings are important because there are no effective therapies for acute kidney injury. Acute kidney injury is becoming increasing
Mood stabilizing drug may help treat acute kidney injuryEurekAlert (press release)
Lithium May Promote Recovery in Acute Kidney InjuryDoctors Lounge
Ray of hope for kidney patientsDaily News & Analysis

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10Jan/14

Brain Death Raises Tough Questions – National Geographic


National Geographic

Brain Death Raises Tough Questions
National Geographic
For 13-year-old Jahi McMath of Oakland, California, brain death was declared in the wake of complications from surgery. Her parents have fought to keep her on life support, contending that the functioning of her heart and lungs indicates she is still
Jahi McMath brain death case: Family’s attorney defends his actionsLos Angeles Times
The Science Behind Brain DeathNew York Times
NEW: Two cases raise questions of how brain death is determinedSarasota Herald-Tribune
San Jose Mercury News –NBC Bay Area –Newsday
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10Jan/14

Biologic Makers Thwart Generics: Winning Stocks [Pfizer Inc., Amgen, Inc … – Seeking Alpha

Biologic Makers Thwart Generics: Winning Stocks [Pfizer Inc., Amgen, Inc
Seeking Alpha
Hospira (HSP) and Teva halted late-stage development of follow-on versions of Roche AG’s monoclonal antibody Rituxan (rituximab) — $3.1 billion in domestic sales, trailing 12-months – due to rising R&D costs. Similar to strategies used to delay entry

10Jan/14

5 blood donation tips for newbies and old pros – Mother Nature Network


Mother Nature Network

5 blood donation tips for newbies and old pros
Mother Nature Network
Most blood donation centers will not allow you to get up right away anyway, so use the time to drink, drink, drink — and send an email or two. For the rest of the day after you donate blood, make sure to eat well, including foods rich in iron, and
Red Cross extending hours after blood donation shortfallWEAU
Cold causes Red Cross blood donation shortfallYork Dispatch
Red Cross faces blood donation shortfall during coldMonmouth Daily Review Atlas
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