Jaxon Brown, the "miracle" baby who weighed only a pound and a half at birth, got a triple transplant on Thursday. Surgeons at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington replaced Jaxon's damaged liver, bowel and pancreas with donated or…
Everolimus Reduces Breast Cancer Treatment Effects in Bone – The Oncology Report
Everolimus Reduces Breast Cancer Treatment Effects in BoneThe Oncology ReportAdding everolimus to exemestane for the treatment of estrogen receptor–positive advanced breast cancer that is refractory to nonsteroidal aromatase inhibitors has beneficial…
Heart transplant recipient meets donor's wife in special ceremony
A valley grandfather has received the gift of a lifetime. He badly needed a heart transplant, and thanks to a complete stranger, his prayers were answered.
'Something's wrong at heart of Islam' – Times of India
Hindustan Times'Something's wrong at heart of Islam'Times of IndiaPARIS: Author Salman Rushdie, who lived in hiding for nine years under a death sentence from Iran's supreme leader, told Le Monde in an interview published on Thursday th…
72% of Indian urbanites heart-unhealthy – Times of India
72% of Indian urbanites heart-unhealthyTimes of IndiaSince HDL draws out the body's excess fatty cholesterol molecules and ejects them through the liver, Mumbaikars have a reason to worry. But it isn't only Mumbai. The survey found that across …
New kidney transplant proposal could favor the young
A new proposal released Friday could change who is next in line for a new kidney. The idea is to make the current system more efficient. Currently there are more than 93,000 people on the transplant list nationwide. If this proposal were to be adopted,…
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Officials say an ambulance driver en route from an accident scene in northwestern Pennsylvania rolled the vehicle after suffering an apparent medical emergency.
Hui Yi inspires spirit of giving – The Star Online
The Star OnlineHui Yi inspires spirit of givingThe Star OnlineDr Cheah, who was giving a lecture on “Organ and Tissue Donation in Malaysia”, said it was an uphill challenge to create public awareness on organ donation due to vast differences in cul…
Double lung transplant recipient carries on mother's legacy, hoping to survive
"I was petrified at best," said Jessica Clark.
KEM to expand healthcare services – Times of India
KEM to expand healthcare servicesTimes of IndiaPUNE: City-based King Edward Memorial (KEM) Hospital, which will complete its centenary on October 4, will add more healthcare services like liver transplant, special centres for treatment of hormonal imba…