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Duke led study: Depression may put heart at risk – News & Observer
News & ObserverDuke led study: Depression may put heart at riskNews & Observer“In our study (it was found that) patients with heart failure – and with elevated depressive symptoms – were more likely to die or to be hospitalized, compared to those…
Severe heart failure can feel 'like drowning' – BBC News
BBC NewsSevere heart failure can feel 'like drowning'BBC NewsSevere heart failure can cause the lungs to fill with fluid, leaving people feeling like they are drowning, says a new campaign by the British Heart Foundation. But a BHF survey sugge…
Funds for heart failure study urged – The Press Association
Funds for heart failure study urgedThe Press AssociationA charity is appealing for funds to pay for cutting-edge research examining severe heart failure. The British Heart Foundation (BHF) said regenerative medicine research could cure heart failure – …
Livonia councilman awaits kidney for needed transplant
City Councilman Tom Robinson needs a kidney transplant soon.
Now, brain death certification a must – Times of India
Now, brain death certification a mustTimes of IndiaPUNE: In an attempt to boost the number of potential donors and increase cadaver (post-death) organ donations, the state government has made it mandatory for authorized medical practitioners to certify…
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In a significant move aimed at overcoming the problem of acute shortage of cadaver organ donors, the Delhi government will be launching a course to produce specialised transplant coordinators.
To manage organ donation well, a course in transplant coordination – Hindustan Times
To manage organ donation well, a course in transplant coordinationHindustan TimesThis three-day course, called the National Deceased Organ Donation Certificate Course, will be held at the Delhi government-run Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (IL…
Heart care: Start now – Hindustan Times
Heart care: Start nowHindustan TimesOne in every two people feels that the time to start worrying about heart diseases is after turning 30 years or even later, a survey of 4,000 people by the World Heart Federation in India, Brazil, the United Kingdom …
Organ donation scene uninspiring in State – Assam Tribune
Organ donation scene uninspiring in StateAssam TribuneGUWAHATI, Sept 23 – Even as a few individuals come forward to pledge their organs for donation, the trend in Assam does not appear encouraging. Like some other parts of India, donors willing to pl…