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13-year-old in need of kidney transplant
Clanton Advertiser, AL If you think you might be interested in considering the possibility of being a kidney donor for Karli, you may call Children’s Hospital and talk with Transplant Coordinator Cindy Richards at (205) 939-6794. In order to be a donor, you must be either A … |
Number of deceased donors falls by eight per cent – Irish Medical Times
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Number of deceased donors falls by eight per cent
Irish Medical Times, Ireland The number of deceased donors in 2008, 81, was down by 7 on 2007. Organ Donor Awareness Week which is organised by the Irish Kidney Association and supported by the Irish Donor Network will take place from 28th March until 4th April 2009. … Kidney transplant record expected in 2009 Irish Health Organ donations falling, despite appeals Irish Times Call for action on kidney donations RTE.ie all 32 news articles |
Kidney transplant record expected in 2009 – Irish Health
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Kidney transplant record expected in 2009
Irish Health, Ireland However while welcoming the news on kidney transplants, Mr Murphy warned that there is a need for more deceased organ donors before levels of heart, lung and liver transplantation can increase. For this to happen, a number of things are needed, … Call for action on kidney donations RTE.ie all 32 news articles |
Lung Transplantation May Be Used With Caution in Older Patients – Medscape
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Lung Transplantation May Be Used With Caution in Older Patients
Medscape March 24, 2009 — Lung transplantation may be used with caution in patients older than 60 years but should not be used for patients older than 70 years, according to the results of a retrospective study reported in the March issue of the Journal of the … |
A lot a stake in kidney tests as public advised on health – The Star
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A lot a stake in kidney tests as public advised on health
The Star, UK Of the 140 adults who had their blood pressure measured and urine checked on World Kidney Day in Barkers Pool, 41 were advised to go and see their GP because they appeared to have early signs of kidney disease or other health problems. … |
One more kidney arrest – Calcutta Telegraph
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One more kidney arrest
Calcutta Telegraph, India A 38-year-old man was arrested at Sealdah on Monday in connection with the kidney racket unearthed in February, taking the number of people behind bars in the case to 14. Joydipta Roy, a resident of Titagar, had allegedly helped Manik Chowdhury, … Safe house for donors Calcutta Telegraph all 2 news articles |
Roast head chef helps kidney disease sufferers – BigHospitality.co.uk
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Roast head chef helps kidney disease sufferers
BigHospitality.co.uk, UK The 43-year-old chef, who underwent a kidney transplant himself eight years ago, was asked to create the book in time for World Kidney Day on March 12. People with kidney disease are often restricted in what they can eat because of the content levels … Rising renal cases pose challenge Borneo Bulletin all 13 news articles |
Top IDF brass sign organ-donation cards – Jerusalem Post
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Top IDF brass sign organ-donation cards
Jerusalem Post, Israel Ash spoke of the importance of signing up for a card: "Part of IDF ethics, especially in the Medical Corps, is saving and preserving life and I am happy to join the organ-donators club." Ronzki said that "The Torah itself consecrates the preservation … IDF Recruitment for Organ Donations Gets Rabbinical Approval Arutz Sheva Full Article > Israel Defense Forces all 4 news articles |
Balloon release for kidney disease awareness – The Advertiser
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Balloon release for kidney disease awareness
The Advertiser, UK Graciano Masauso, of Mawkin Close, Bowthorpe, organised the event at The Forum for World Kidney Day, which included an exhibition, information, screening, games and a balloon release. Mr Masauso, 35, thought he was going to die when both his kidneys … |
Brunei to celebrate World Kidney Day this Sunday – Borneo Bulletin
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Brunei to celebrate World Kidney Day this Sunday
Borneo Bulletin, Brunei Darussalam By Aziz Idris World Kidney Day is celebrated every year on the second Thursday of March. This year, more than 100 countries observed World Kidney Day on March 12. The global health awareness campaign focuses on the importance of our kidneys and … |