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Chennai team evolves liver-like cells from adult stem cells
Times of India After six years of bureaucratic wrangles and convincing successive governments for funding, the scientists knew their efforts had borne fruit the minute they saw the cells thicken beneath the microscope. “They resembled liver cells. But we didn’t … |
Brother's generous spirit lives on through organ donation – Bucyrus Telegraph Forum
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Brother’s generous spirit lives on through organ donation
Bucyrus Telegraph Forum “He had it marked on his driver’s license that he was an organ donor,” Roll said. Roll, who is a registered nurse, is no stranger to organ donation. Her friend, Donald Fetter, lost two children who drowned in a Galion neighbor’s swimming pool. “When … |
Stem cell transplant aids blood cell recovery – MiamiHerald.com
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Stem cell transplant aids blood cell recovery
MiamiHerald.com “Today is my second birthday,” said George Schwartz, 70. Schwartz was celebrating after undergoing an adult blood stem cell transplant at the University of Miami’s Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center about 10 days ago. Schwartz had been diagnosed … |
GP who started affair with terminal lung cancer patient's husband just days … – Daily Mail
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GP who started affair with terminal lung cancer patient’s husband just days …
Daily Mail Although it was not her practice to attend patients’ funerals, Mr Owens sent her a text on the day to remind her while she was on holiday in India. ‘The panel inferred that sexual motivation was an element of embarking on and developing what you … |
Hepatitis leads to cirrhosis of liver, say experts – Times of India
Yahoo!7 NewsHepatitis leads to cirrhosis of liver, say expertsTimes of IndiaAbout 500 millions people worldwide are living with hepatitis B or hepatitis C. If left untreated, hepatitis B or C can lead to cirrhosis and liver cancer or liver failure. Joi…
Exposure to most types of air pollution tied to heart failure risk – Insidermedicine
Exposure to most types of air pollution tied to heart failure riskInsidermedicine(July 26, 2013 – Insidermedicine) From Scotland – Being exposed to most major air pollutants raises risk of being hospitalized for and dying from heart failure, according …
Why China pays too much for medicine – Globe and Mail
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Why China pays too much for medicine
Globe and Mail Exact comparisons with other markets are difficult, but a separate survey of prices in New Delhi, India, found the prices patients paid in the private sector for originator brands were much less at under five times the reference level. China’s … |
Transplants may benefit obese kidney patients – Reuters
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Transplants may benefit obese kidney patients
Reuters The researchers write in the American Journal of Transplantation that kidney transplantation is the preferred treatment for people with end-stage kidney disease. Compared to dialysis, an arduous process for removing waste from a patient’s blood several … Study shows survival advantages for obese patients after kidney transplantNephrologyNews.com Kidney-transplant hospitals across State under the scannerThe Hindu Transplant may boost survival in obese kidney failure patientsWOWK |
Medical Device Company Granted European Patent to Remove Viruses from … – Baystreet.ca
Medical Device Company Granted European Patent to Remove Viruses from …Baystreet.caIt is a leading cause of cirrhosis and liver transplantation… Click here to read the full release: http://aethlonmedical.investorroom.com/2013-07-25-Aethlon-Medical-…
FDA issues strong warning about oral ketoconazole – Clinical Endocrinology News Digital Network
FDA issues strong warning about oral ketoconazoleClinical Endocrinology News Digital NetworkBecause oral ketoconazole has been associated with hepatoxicity that can result in liver transplantation or death, it is now contraindicated in patients with ac…