Good-hearted souls get students to pledge organsTimes of IndiaBANGALORE: Ankur Gupta, 21, had never given a serious thought to organ donation until three youngsters, little older than him, visited his college campus and made a presentation. The Acharya…
Rape victim airlift was doctors' decision, says Shinde – The Hindu
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Rape victim airlift was doctors’ decision, says Shinde
The Hindu The rape victim, who was under treatment here in Safdarjung Hospital, was flown out on December 26 night to Singapore in an air ambulance for specialised treatment in Mount Elizabeth hospital, which has a state-of-the-art facility for multi-organ … |
Political indeed – The Hindu
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Political indeed
The Hindu There are, I am sure, equally eminent doctors in India. R. Ramachandra Rao, Hyderabad. The government’s decision to airlift the rape victim with multi-organ dysfunction harbouring active infection — which makes her unfit for possible intestinal … |
Organ procurement changes limit Methodist transplant
Federal officials denied Methodist University Hospital Transplant Institute’s request to receive organ donations from East Tennessee. Now they only receive from West Tennessee.
Tacrolimus therapy effective, safe for patients with lupus nephritis – Healio
Tacrolimus therapy effective, safe for patients with lupus nephritisHealioLow-dose tacrolimus therapy for patients with refractory lupus nephritis who were resistant to cyclophosphamide was effective and safe, according to study results. Researchers in…
Victim showing signs of severe organ failure: Singapore docs – Indian Express
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Victim showing signs of severe organ failure: Singapore docs
Indian Express The condition of the 23-year-old Delhi gangrape victim being treated at a Singapore hospital took a “turn for the worse” Friday. Doctors said her vital signs were deteriorating with signs of severe organ failure. Dr Kelvin Loh, Chief Executive Officer … |
Mexico Lifts Blood Donation Ban for Gay and Bisexual Men – Advocate.com
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Mexico Lifts Blood Donation Ban for Gay and Bisexual Men
Advocate.com A little-noticed procedural change that removes Mexico’s ban on blood donations from gay and bisexual men went into effect on Christmas day, according to Blabbeando. The new health norm was first approved in August, published in the nation’s regulatory … Mexico begins accepting gay blood donationsSan Diego Gay & Lesbian News |
Plainfield toddler with rare disease, family face long journey
Like a typical 2-year-old, Noah Galloy bounces around his family’s Plainfield home — driving his new “Toy Story” car from Santa Claus, playing with his older brother Brayden, or searching for his favored Winnie the Pooh stuffed toy. Despite the intravenous ports tucked under his long-sleeved shirt, or the enlarged lymph nodes in his neck, Noah appears to be full of life and energy. He is …
Nirbhaya’s condition worsens, signs of multi-organ failure
Nirbhaya, the 23-year-old victim of the barbaric gang rape who has been fighting for her life over past 12 days, has suffered multi-organ failure in Singapore’s hospital.
Teen Liver Transplant Recipient to Honor Donor at 2013 Rose Parade
Since receiving a life-saving liver transplant at UCSF, Alfonso Garcia has made it a mission to spread the word about the value of organ donation. He will ride on the Donate Life float at the 2013 Tournament of Roses Parade in honor of his donor, Georg…