In a study to investigate the detection by MRI of six kinds of positively-charged magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles designed to help monitor transplanted islet cells, a team of Japanese researchers found that the charged nanoparticles they developed tr…
Heart transplant for 4-month-old Everett girl a success – HeraldNet
Heart transplant for 4-month-old Everett girl a successHeraldNetPhoto by Nancy Gilmore. Everett's Jennifer Campbell dozes with 4-month-old daughter Hannah Mae at Seattle Children's Hospital shortly before the infant had heart transplant surgery…
Organ donor's family funds new ICU waiting room – Windsor Star
Organ donor's family funds new ICU waiting roomWindsor StarA waiting room at the Hotel-Dieu Grace Hospital was officially opened Tuesday in memory of Trevor Funkenhauser. His parents Gunther and Judith Funkenhauser, left, greet Patrick Muldoon, who…
HOUSE CALL: Congestive heart failure fastest growing cardiac disease – STLtoday.com
HOUSE CALL: Congestive heart failure fastest growing cardiac diseaseSTLtoday.comThere are several types of congestive heart failure, with the most common being systolic heart failure, which means that the heart muscle is weakened. The second type of he…
Too Much Sitting Linked With Chronic Kidney Disease Risk: Study – Huffington Post
Too Much Sitting Linked With Chronic Kidney Disease Risk: StudyHuffington PostCouch potato-ism has already been linked to health conditions like diabetes and obesity — and now a new study suggests it could increase the risk of chronic kidney disease. …
Golf tournament supports Riverview toddler's kidney transplant, post-op bills
Even after little Evan Ranieri receives a kidney transplant, the follow-up costs for his family will likely top $45,000 in the first year alone.
Fish reduces heart failure risk, omega-3 results mixed – Indian Express
Fish reduces heart failure risk, omega-3 results mixedIndian ExpressFor people conscious about their heart health, a new study suggests it may be best to eat fish instead of taking individual omega-3 fatty acids in supplement form. After reviewing info…
For a year, colleges to hold blood donation camps – Daily News & Analysis
For a year, colleges to hold blood donation campsDaily News & AnalysisSushrut Nikalge, leader of the Welingkar team, said, “Our idea is to give blood donation a bigger platform by holding drives throughout university affiliated colleges. A major adva…
No organ donation unless it's a relationship of 'love, affection and … – India.Com Health
indiatvnews.comNo organ donation unless it's a relationship of 'love, affection and …India.Com HealthThe Delhi HC has asked the Centre to explain what its policy was concerning organ harvesting from cadavers. “Director General of Health Ser…
Trends in Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Examined in New Insightful FirstWord … – San Francisco Chronicle (press release)
Trends in Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Examined in New Insightful FirstWord …San Francisco Chronicle (press release)… beta-1b; Novartis) Forecast; BG-12 (dimethyl fumarate; Biogen) Forecast; Aubagio (teriflunomide; Sanofi) Forecast; Laquinimod (Teva/…