DRACUT, Mass. — A Dracut mom who needed a kidney transplant turned to Facebook for help. Not only did she get the transplant, but she also now has a lifelong friend.
Richmond woman with double hand transplants loves talking with them
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Bone marrow transplant ‘the only hope’ for Ryan, 6
A 6-year-old boy and his parents have arrived in the US where he is preparing to undergo a high-risk bone marrow transplant.
Dublin firm to renovate 'historic gem' – Irish Examiner
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Kitting Up for Next Disaster – Wall Street Journal
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Another twist in the Chiran tale – Times of India
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'Are you okay . . . I think we are losing her' – Irish Times
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She's all heart – The Star Online
She's all heartThe Star OnlineExplained what brain death meant. This is something for them to consider only if they are reda (willing). It's not paksaan (by force). I told them what the process involved, what happened to the body. The body woul…
China mulls policies to spur organ donations
China is considering an organ transplant system that incorporates measures to encourage public organ donations, as the country plans to end its reliance on organs harvested from condemned prisoners, a senior health official has said.