US study finds increase in unused transplant liversIndian ExpressTo identify factors that might explain the trend, Orman and his colleagues used a national database of all organ donations beginning in late 1987 to see how many livers from donors of at …
Novartis Says Phase III Data In Lancet Show Significant Benefit Of Afinitor – RTT News
Novartis Says Phase III Data In Lancet Show Significant Benefit Of AfinitorRTT NewsSwiss drug maker Novartis AG (NVS: Quote) said Thursday that Phase III data published in the Lancet showed significant benefit of cancer drug Afinitor or everolimus in p…
Massive influenza outbreak claims at least 18 lives in US – Times of India
Massive influenza outbreak claims at least 18 lives in USTimes of IndiaThe CDC recommends that everyone older than six months get vaccinated, particularly those who are at risk for serious complications, such as babies, senior citizens, pregnant women …
Kidney transplant recipients and donors reunited
Weill Cornell Medical Center on the Upper East Side hosted a party for kidney transplant recipients.
Local Sisters Organize Fundraiser To Help Pay For Transplant Surgery – CBS Local
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Local Sisters Organize Fundraiser To Help Pay For Transplant Surgery
CBS Local PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Sharing, that’s what sisterhood is all about. But the lifelong bond that local sisters share will literally save a life. “It was terrifying. It was a terrifying thing to hear,” said Geri Whalen, a kidney transplant patient. Whalen … |
Local Sisters Organize Fundraiser To Help Pay For Transplant Surgery
Sharing, that’s what sisterhood is all about. But the lifelong bond that local sisters share will literally save a life.
Advances in Kidney Transplantation – MD News (press release)
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Advances in Kidney Transplantation
MD News (press release) “Fifteen years ago, we thought patients needed dialysis before transplant,” Phil Gauthier, M.D. transplant physician and Medical Director of the kidney transplant program at Porter Adventist Hospital. “Now, we know that patients need transplantation … |
Which Six Companies Are in Michael King's Oncology Wheelhouse? – Jutia Group
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Which Six Companies Are in Michael King’s Oncology Wheelhouse?
Jutia Group I think chemotherapy will continue be used and Rituxan (rituximab; administered via infusion) will continue to be used, but now the new drugs will begin to be used in the relapse/refractory patient population. Researchers are also starting to see … |
37-year-old woman is AIIMS's first full body donor
A 37-year-old woman from Uttarakhand who suffered irreversible brain damage in a haemorrhagic attack has become the first whole body donor at All India Institute of Medical Sciences this year.
Anmol's story leads to spurt in organ donations – Times of India
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Anmol’s story leads to spurt in organ donations
Times of India “NOTTO will be functional by April this year. Four zonal centres are also being set up,” he said.At present, there are about 200 kidney, 30 liver and 14 heart transplant centres in India. Prasad said efforts are being made to set up more such centres … |