Lymph nodes can provide a suitable home for a variety of cells and tissues from other organs, suggesting that a cell-based alternative to whole organ transplantation might one day be feasible, according to researchers at the University of Pittsburgh Sc…
Women's hearts sturdier than men's – Times of India
Zee NewsWomen's hearts sturdier than men'sTimes of IndiaAccording to Pavan Kumar, consultant cardiovascular surgeon in the Lilavati and Nanvati hospitals, Mumbai, in the last nearly 30 years, more women have died from heart disease than men, si…
REGION: Help 4 Raechel fundraiser to aid stem cell transplant for Raechel Carr – Southgate News Herald
REGION: Help 4 Raechel fundraiser to aid stem cell transplant for Raechel CarrSouthgate News HeraldDuring another hospital stay, Carr researched therapies and treatment options from her hospital bed, and she came across a blog written by a patient unde…
State Health Commissioner Praises Summer Blood Donation Program – Patch.com
State Health Commissioner Praises Summer Blood Donation ProgramPatch.comGiving blood is easy. It takes less than an hour and you'll be helping others. For more information about blood donation in New Jersey, visit www.njsave3lives.com and click on …
Blood donation on Bhagat Singh's 105th birth anniversary – Times of India
Blood donation on Bhagat Singh's 105th birth anniversaryTimes of IndiaBlood donation on Bhagat Singh's 105th birth anniversary. The writer has posted comments on this article TNN | Sep 28, 2012, 04.10AM IST. Article · Comments. Post a co…
Transplant bill a boost for disabled
A bill – prompted by the plight of a South Jersey family – would prohibit transplant discrimination based on mental and physical disabilities of the patient.
World Heart Day: More Indian youth suffering from heart diseases – Times of India
IBNLive.comWorld Heart Day: More Indian youth suffering from heart diseasesTimes of IndiaNEW DELHI: With an ever-increasing number of Indians suffering from heart diseases, a drastic change in lifestyle and eating habits is the need of the hour to tack…
Drug rules urged to prevent NY horse deaths – Wall Street Journal
Drug rules urged to prevent NY horse deathsWall Street JournalALBANY, N.Y. — A New York task force investigating a spike in thoroughbred deaths at the Aqueduct race track last winter called Friday for tighter rules and better regulation of drug use, …
World Heart Day: More women turn heart specialists – Times of India
World Heart Day: More women turn heart specialistsTimes of IndiaThe veteran led the group of doctors that founded the National Heart Institute, and is the founder president of the All India Heart Foundation. Born in Myanmar, Padmavati did her MBBS from…
10-year-old helps others as she awaits transplant
Detroit — Ten-year-old Aiyana Wesley needs a heart. Wesley received a transplant when she was 3, but doctors shocked her mother, Chantel, when they told her that she needed another as her heart could fail.