29Jun/13

A face in the crowd : A year after most extensive face transplant in history – NBCNews.com (blog)

A face in the crowd : A year after most extensive face transplant in history
NBCNews.com (blog)
“In 100 percent of face transplants there has been a significant rejection episode,” said Barth, an associate professor of surgery and director of liver transplantation at the University of Maryland. “Those are almost always reversible as long as they

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29Jun/13

Washington's Nicole Renard named Distinguished Young Woman of America – The Birmingham News – al.com

Washington’s Nicole Renard named Distinguished Young Woman of America
The Birmingham News – al.com
Subjects covered on Saturday night included healthcare, organ donation, body image issues, global warming and genetically modified food. Renard was asked whether the school system should help in the battle against bullying. She replied that it should

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29Jun/13

Nelson Mandela 'improving' as Obama arrives in South Africa – Times of India


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Nelson Mandela ‘improving’ as Obama arrives in South Africa
Times of India
The faltering health of the first black president of South Africa, a revered symbol of racial reconciliation, has drawn world attention since the 94-year-old was rushed to hospital with a recurring lung infection nearly three weeks ago. Earlier this
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