Results from a Randomized Study of REVLIMID(R) (Lenalidomide) and Rituximab (R …MarketWatch (press release)Celgene International Sarl, a subsidiary of Celgene Corporation (NASDAQ:CELG) , today announced results from a randomized study comparing REVLI…
Illegal kidney trade 'booming' – Nursing Times
Sustainable Business ForumIllegal kidney trade 'booming'Nursing TimesIf you would like to know more about joining the organ donor register, see our information on organ donation. According to media reports, a worldwide network of doctors has co…
Locals Join Intercontinental Kidney Donation Chain – Patch.com
Locals Join Intercontinental Kidney Donation ChainPatch.comDr. Christopher Marsh, chief of transplant surgery at Scripps Green, said, "I hope this example motivates more people to donate their kidney to save lives.” A San Diego man and his frien…
Recipient of historic transplant in 1991 falls ill, fighting for life
PEMBROKE — A Pembroke man who 21 years ago received a new heart and lungs is hospitalized with end-stage kidney failure and needs a life-saving transplant. Paul Harris, 47, was hospitalized Wedn…
Readers Write – The Hindu
Readers WriteThe HinduMahalakshmi Sankaranarayan Chennai Organ donation This is with reference to the article on organ donation (The Hindu, Open Page, May 27, 2012). The article gives valuable information on the need for donation, particularly cadaver …
Contrarian Opportunities in Biotech Venture – Forbes
Contrarian Opportunities in Biotech VentureForbesHeart failure. Despite its massive cost on the healthcare system, a number of Pharma with legacy franchises in heart failure have deprioritized their efforts over the past few years, at least temporarily…
No to Human Organ Farms! – First Things (blog)
BioEdgeNo to Human Organ Farms!First Things (blog)A new protocol is proposed whereby after a donor family agrees to withdrawal of life-sustaining treatments, premortem nephrectomy is performed in advance of end-of-life management. Since nephrectomy sho…
Spanish daily: Chavez taking powerful opiate for spreading cancer – Fox News
Spanish daily: Chavez taking powerful opiate for spreading cancerFox NewsIn addition to that medication, known as "fentanyl," doctors also have prescribed "bisphosphonate to combat the metastasis" and "corticosteroids to allevi…
Thomaston rallies to help fire chief battling cancer – Bangor Daily News
Thomaston rallies to help fire chief battling cancerBangor Daily NewsNow the town is returning that love with a series of benefits to help him as he battles cancer and prepares for a stem cell transplant. “I'm just overwhelmed. Some way, I will f…
Deathmonger Felos Still Exploiting Terri Schiavo – North Country Gazette
Deathmonger Felos Still Exploiting Terri SchiavoNorth Country Gazette“Brain death is a medical/legal term, more legal than medical, that implies irreversible loss of brain function including the brain stem. And she has multiple brain …