12Jun/13

Pa. girl who took on organ donor rules gets lung – Buzz Log


Buzz Log

Pa. girl who took on organ donor rules gets lung
Buzz Log
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The 10-year-old Pennsylvania girl whose efforts to qualify for a transplant drew public debate over how organ donation should be done is getting a new lung. A spokeswoman for Sarah Murnaghan’s family said that Murnaghan, who
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12Jun/13

Walking or cycling to work can boost heart health in Indians – Hindu Business Line


Hindu Business Line

Walking or cycling to work can boost heart health in Indians
Hindu Business Line
Rates of diabetes and heart disease are projected to increase dramatically in India and other low and middle income countries over the next two decades. The study, published in journal PLOS Medicine, analysed physical activity and health information
Work Commute Tied to Diabetes, Hypertension RiskCounsel & Heal
That Bike Share Program Could Help You Cut Some Pounds: Lessons From IndiaMedical Daily

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12Jun/13

Organ Donation Through A Lens award chooses finalists – Creative Review (blog)


Creative Review (blog)

Organ Donation Through A Lens award chooses finalists
Creative Review (blog)
This year’s competition asked for films that urged people to have a conversation and pass on their organ donation preferences to their families, and to encourage people to sign up to the NHS Organ Donor Register. The film-makers range from teenagers,
Short film by MK teens raises awareness of organ donationMKWeb
Holly hopes to land major film prizeStourbridge News
Towy Valley teen’s patients’ transplant film up for awardSouth Wales Guardian

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