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Germany lags behind in organ donations
Deutsche Welle In other words, in these countries, once brain death has been established, organs can generally be removed from the deceased, providing they did not specifically object to it while they were still alive. Spain is the global leader in organ donations … COMMENT : Organ donation: the gift of life — Hina Hafeezullah IshaqPakistan Daily Times |
Intestine transplant offer was irresponnsible: Trehan
Gurgaon, Jan 4 (IANS) Criticizing a city hospital for offering free intestinal transplant to the Delhi gang-rape victim, a leading cardiologist, who had monitored her treatment, Friday said the statement was “irresponsible” as the woman had to be stabilized first.
Landmark study in blood stem cell transplant – Medical Xpress
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Landmark study in blood stem cell transplant
Medical Xpress (Medical Xpress)—Before all the excitement about embryonic stem cells, doctors were using hematopoetic – that is, blood-forming—stem cells. Hematopoetic stem cells can replenish all the types of cells in the blood, and are the centerpiece of … |
Photos: Lindsay Ess' Hand Transplant
Lindsay Ess underwent a hand transplant after losing her limbs to a sepsis infection.
First UK hand transplant: Other pioneering transplant procedures – Yahoo! News UK
Yahoo! News UKFirst UK hand transplant: Other pioneering transplant proceduresYahoo! News UKThe number of donors after brain death increased by 2% to 652, while the number of donors after circulatory death increased by 17% to 436. The number of living …
Norfolk horse rider's organ donation helps four people – Norfolk Eastern Daily Press
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Norfolk horse rider’s organ donation helps four people
Norfolk Eastern Daily Press Also, a man in his late teens, who has suffered from cystic fibrosis since birth, had a double-lung transplant and two men – one in his 30s and one in his 60s – benefited from kidney transplants following the death of James Savory, who was on the organ … |
Indian court to rule on generic drug industry – Bismarck Tribune
Indian court to rule on generic drug industryBismarck TribuneEarlier this year, an Indian manufacturer was allowed to produce a far cheaper version of the kidney and liver cancer treatment sorefinib, manufactured by Bayer Corp. Bayer was selling the dr…
Hand Transplant: What Are The Risks Involved? – Sky News
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Hand Transplant: What Are The Risks Involved?
Sky News It took many attempts to perfect heart transplantation. But, of course, that’s a life-saving procedure – and well worth the risks. A hand transplant is only life-enhancing – if it works. Mr Cahill had a fully-functioning left hand. One can only hope … |
Hand Transplant: What Are The Risks Involved?
Doctors have to carefully weigh up the risks and benefits of any treatment. It can be a tricky judgment.
First UK hand transplant: Other pioneering transplant procedures
The successful hand transplant for former pub landlord Mark Cahill is the latest amazing medical breakthrough in transplant procedures.