Puducherry lags behind other states in organ harvestingTimes of IndiaJipmer proposes to establish a deceased donor kidney transplant centre. The institute had formed a brain death certification committee and formulated a standard operating procedure to…
Give the gift of life by being an organ donor – Johnson City Press (subscription)
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Give the gift of life by being an organ donor
Johnson City Press (subscription) Health officials say as many as 6,000 people could die this year while waiting for an organ donation. Becoming an organ donor could help reduce those numbers. In Tennessee, it’s as easy as checking a box on your driver’s license. The Tennessee County … |
E-cigarettes 'may not' cut heart disease risk – Times of India
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E-cigarettes ‘may not’ cut heart disease risk
Times of India A new research has revealed that nicotine, which is the major addictive substance in cigarette smoke, contributes to smokers’ higher risk of developing atherosclerosis, the primary cause of heart attacks. Chi-Ming Hai from Brown University said the … E-cigarettes may not be able to prevent heart attacksIndia.Com Health E-cigarettes may not significantly cut heart disease riskBusiness Standard |
At 67, Appleton man has a new heart and a new lease on life – Appleton Post Crescent
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At 67, Appleton man has a new heart and a new lease on life
Appleton Post Crescent Patients who have the following conditions might not be candidates for heart transplant surgery because the procedure is less likely to be successful. • Advanced age. Although there’s no widely accepted upper age limit for a heart transplant, most … |
Not so gay in Russia, India and Australia – Washington Post (blog)
Washington Post (blog) |
Not so gay in Russia, India and Australia
Washington Post (blog) You probably didn’t notice, but last week was a rather discordant week for the gays. One where the respect and dignity being afforded lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans stood in stark contrast to that of their counterparts elsewhere. |
Indian River County Community Calendar, updated Dec. 17 – TCPalm
Indian River County Community Calendar, updated Dec. 17TCPalmAges 16+. $4. 772-559-8193; verobeachaikido@gmail.com. Breath Blends: Revitalization, relaxation, stress-relief. 1 p.m. Brackett Library, 6155 College Lane, IRSC Mueller Campus, Vero Beach. A…
Monoclonal Antibodies Market for Colorectal Cancer to Witness Moderate Growth – PR Carbon (press release)
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Monoclonal Antibodies Market for Colorectal Cancer to Witness Moderate Growth
PR Carbon (press release) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, San Francisco – United States – December 11, 2013 (PR Carbon): The market value for monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) in colorectal cancer treatment will experience a moderate increase from $3.7 billion in 2012 to $5.2 billion by … |
Study finds variations in UK organ donation rates – Nursing Times
WalesOnlineStudy finds variations in UK organ donation ratesNursing TimesIn England alone, Manchester has the lowest donation rate with 55% fewer deceased donors than Cambridge – which topped the list. Around 6,000 people are currently on the waiting l…
E-cigarettes may not be able to prevent heart attacks – India.Com Health
India.Com Health |
E-cigarettes may not be able to prevent heart attacks
India.Com Health A new research has revealed that nicotine, which is the major addictive substance in cigarette smoke, contributes to smokers’ higher risk of developing atherosclerosis, the primary cause of heart attacks. Chi-Ming Hai from Brown University said the … E-cigarettes may not significantly cut heart disease riskBusiness Standard |
SRC launches mobile app to leverage crowdsourcing for blood donation – Channel News Asia
Channel News AsiaSRC launches mobile app to leverage crowdsourcing for blood donationChannel News AsiaSINGAPORE: The Singapore Red Cross (SRC) has continued its youth-centric blood donation campaign with a new mobile app and a design competition. The n…