07Aug/13

Seanad being recalled to discuss organ donor legislation – RTE.ie


Irish Independent

Seanad being recalled to discuss organ donor legislation
RTE.ie
Cathaoirleach of the Seanad Paddy Burke has confirmed he will recall the Upper House from its summer break to discuss organ donor legislation. The recall was forced by Fianna Fáil Senator Mark Daly who got 20 senators to back his call to discuss an EU 
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07Aug/13

Iraqi gets new life after liver transplant in India – Business Standard

Iraqi gets new life after liver transplant in India
Business Standard
He required an immediate liver transplant from a compatible donor. Anmar Abdul Karim, Darvesh’s eldest son, was suitable for the liver donation,” said Sanjay Singh Negi, director, liver transplantation surgery. The success rate of such transplants are
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07Aug/13

Afinitor® in liver cancer does not meet primary endpoint of overall survival – Pharmacy Europe


Medical Daily

Afinitor® in liver cancer does not meet primary endpoint of overall survival
Pharmacy Europe
Novartis has announced that results of a global Phase III study showed that Afinitor® (everolimus) did not extend overall survival compared to placebo in patients with locally advanced or metastatic hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) after progression on
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