Chronic kidney diseaseWestford EagleBut chronic kidney disease — a potential killer that initially is largely silent — affects more than 26 million Americans, and the numbers are rising. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive a…
Deep Vein Thrombosis: What is DVT? – Times of India
Times of IndiaDeep Vein Thrombosis: What is DVT?Times of IndiaA pulmonary embolism or PE is a blockage of the main artery of the lung or one of its branches by a substance that has travelled from elsewhere in the body through the bloodstream. This bloc…
Unique surgery puts Edmonton man back on his feet – globalnews.ca
Edmonton JournalUnique surgery puts Edmonton man back on his feetglobalnews.caEDMONTON- After a workplace accident made walking nearly impossible for a young Edmonton man, he now has new hope he will run again, thanks to a unique transplant surgery. Tw…
Little Celiwe's skin transplant a success – Eyewitness News
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Little Celiwe’s skin transplant a success
Eyewitness News Five-year old Celiwe Maseko successfully underwent a revolutionary skin graph surgery on 25 April 2013. She sustained 3rd degree burns over 35% of her body earlier this year. EWN’s Sebabatso Mosamo reports. Toddler set for skin transplantiAfrica.com Burn victim undergoes cutting edge procedureHealth24.com Celiwe wants party to celebrate new skinSowetan |
Library holds organ donor drive – Harrisburg Daily Register
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Library holds organ donor drive
Harrisburg Daily Register Library holds organ donor drive. The Illinois Secretary of State’s Organ/Tissue Donor Program will be at the Harrisburg District Library to provide information regarding the importance of registering as an organ and tissue donor 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday. |
Grandmother, roommate arrested for toddler's 'near death' – KOKI FOX 23
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Grandmother, roommate arrested for toddler’s ‘near death’
KOKI FOX 23 Medical experts describe it as a decrease in oxygen to the brain that can cause a coma, seizure, or brain death. Investigators say in the same room where they found Allen Lykins dead is where the toddler slept. They also found multiple prescription … |
Newfound liver hormone holds hope for diabetes treatment – Zee News – Zee News
Zee NewsNewfound liver hormone holds hope for diabetes treatment – Zee NewsZee NewsA team led by Harvard University researcher Douglas Melton, senior author of a report published Thursday by the journal Cell, identified the hormone, betatrophin, (BAY-t…
UW spinout gets funding for heart-failure treatment – Dailyuw
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UW spinout gets funding for heart-failure treatment
Dailyuw “It represents an impactful discovery from cutting-edge research in Washington that could transform the prognosis for literally millions of Americans suffering from congestive heart failure. We hope this W Fund investment will help drive these … |
Dumbarton, Vale and Helensburgh schools hailed for blood donation efforts – Lennox Herald
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Dumbarton, Vale and Helensburgh schools hailed for blood donation efforts
Lennox Herald Dumbarton, Vale and Helensburgh schools hailed for blood donation efforts. Apr 26 2013 by Amanda Graham, Lennox Herald. A Dumbarton high school has been praised for its “spectacular” contribution to the blood transfusion service. Our Lady and St … |
Late organ donor advocate Vikki Tulcus remembered – WREX-TV
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Late organ donor advocate Vikki Tulcus remembered
WREX-TV A long time organ donor advocate, Vikki Tulcus, passed away in January while waiting for her own kidney transplant. She is remembered with a service at the Rockford Ethnic Heritage Museum. “While she was sick, was still trying to help people find … |