Chronic Kidney Disease (Chronic Renal Failure) – Pipeline Review, H2 2013 …SBWire (press release)This report provides information on the therapeutic development for Chronic Kidney Disease (Chronic Renal Failure), complete with latest updates, and spe…
Rise in blood donation across TN – The Hindu
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Rise in blood donation across TN
The Hindu More people across the State are voluntarily donating blood, a study by Tamil Nadu State AIDS Control Society found. “In 2012-2013, a total of 7,51,680 units of blood were collected from 278 blood banks across the State. Of these, 7,15,824 units (95 … Government Medical College and Hospital marks blood donation fortnightTimes of India The National Voluntary Blood Donation Day observed on 1 OctoberJagran Josh Health Minister calls for organising frequent blood donation campsIBNLive Newstrack India –Business Standard all 18 news articles » |
KSAPS to promote voluntary blood donation – The Hindu
The HinduKSAPS to promote voluntary blood donationThe HinduThe State requires nearly six lakh units of blood to meet the needs of patients every year. Although the 178 blood banks have been able to meet this requirement, only 70 per cent of this is col…
Redefining Death – MD News (press release)
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Redefining Death
MD News (press release) “There are a number of injury processes that take place and can lead to brain death, neurological injury and death before hospital discharge,” Dr. Abella says. “Hypothermia seems to attenuate these injuries, which include whole-body inflammation, brain … |
Texas 'Super Boy' Celebrating Halloween and His New Liver – Gilmer Mirror
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Texas ‘Super Boy’ Celebrating Halloween and His New Liver
Gilmer Mirror According to Kevin and Andria, “From diagnosis through liver transplant surgery, our journey has been emotionally exhausting. COTA provided hope to our family by providing a portal on the web to see other affected families and to watch their successful … |
Organ donation reform 'could double rates' – claim – Irish Independent
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Organ donation reform ‘could double rates’ – claim
Irish Independent Currently, people must opt in as donors by carrying organ donor cards. Under the proposed system, families will be approached on the presumption their loved ones wish to donate, but offered the … “Over a three-year period after making the change to … Govt urged to accept organ donation ‘opt out’ systemRTE.ie Group calls for transplant opt-out systemIrish Times |
New leadership announced within Michael E. DeBakey department of surgery – BCM News
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New leadership announced within Michael E. DeBakey department of surgery
BCM News … assistant professor of surgery, has been appointed section chief of renal transplantation. She is also surgical director of kidney transplantation at Texas Children’s Hospital, surgical director of kidney transplant at St. Luke’s Medical Center and … |
Compound May Keep Survivors of Brain Aneurysms from Succumbing to Stroke – Science Daily (press release)
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Compound May Keep Survivors of Brain Aneurysms from Succumbing to Stroke
Science Daily (press release) This can lead to ischemic stroke, the most common type of stroke, caused by a blockage of a blood vessel in the brain. Death or serious disability may result. The Johns Hopkins researchers say S-4-CPG keeps glutamate “in check,” prevents or reduces … |
Tests in mice identify compound that may keep survivors of brain aneurysms … – Medical Xpress
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Tests in mice identify compound that may keep survivors of brain aneurysms …
Medical Xpress This can lead to ischemic stroke, the most common type of stroke, caused by a blockage of a blood vessel in the brain. Death or serious disability may result. The Johns Hopkins researchers say S-4-CPG keeps glutamate “in check,” prevents or reduces … |
Last-Resort for Heart Failure Could Be Best Fix – Wall Street Journal
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Last-Resort for Heart Failure Could Be Best Fix
Wall Street Journal Doctors have discovered that a heart pump designed to help keep patients alive until a transplant becomes available may actually help the heart heal itself. WSJ’s Larry Greenberg explains how it could bring new hope to seriously ill patients. (Photo … |