Q&A on the NewsAtlanta Journal ConstitutionCedars-Sinai recommends an age of 65 for single lung transplantation, 55 for double lungs and 45 for heart-lung transplantation. The University Transplant Center in San Antonio suggests an age of 70 for si…
Scar tissue turned into heart muscle without using stem cells – Medical Xpress
Daily MailScar tissue turned into heart muscle without using stem cellsMedical XpressScientists at Duke University Medical Center have shown the ability to turn scar tissue that forms after a heart attack into heart muscle cells using a new process tha…
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Infection claims Nicole Cassavetes days after heart-transplant surgery – MetroNews Canada
Infection claims Nicole Cassavetes days after heart-transplant surgeryMetroNews CanadaNicole had the transplant surgery April 13 and died after contracting an infection. In the weeks leading up to her surgery and in the days afterwards, many friends, f…
PRC to conduct blood donation activity on May 8 – The Online Zamboanga Times
PRC to conduct blood donation activity on May 8The Online Zamboanga TimesHe urged those interested to donate blood to visit the local PRC office at the Provincial Capitol Complex, Estaka Dipolog City and contact Nidoh Regencia for more information rega…
Organ donor registry now available online – WRVO Public Media
Organ donor registry now available onlineWRVO Public MediaBy Ellen Abbott New York state is hoping that a new way to join the state's organ donor registry online will mean a longer list of potential donors. Central New Yorkers, who have had to make…
Exploring metabolic dysfunction in chronic kidney disease – 7thSpace Interactive (press release)
Exploring metabolic dysfunction in chronic kidney disease7thSpace Interactive (press release)Impaired kidney function and chronic kidney disease (CKD) leading to kidney failure andend-stage renal disease (ESRD) is a serious medical condition associated…
LVADs May Confer Unfair Transplant Advantage – MedPage Today
MedPage TodayLVADs May Confer Unfair Transplant AdvantageMedPage TodayA 30-day preference for heart transplantation given to patients with left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) may not be necessary and may put others on the waiting list at risk, rese…
Organ donation is one last chance to make a difference – Biddeford Journal Tribune
Organ donation is one last chance to make a differenceBiddeford Journal TribuneThe little heart on a driver's license that designates the holder as an organ donor won't have any direct impact on the life of the person whose picture is above it….
Main Liners to participate in walk to fight multiple myeloma – Main Line
Main Liners to participate in walk to fight multiple myelomaMain LineIn 2009 she underwent a stem-cell transplant. “It's been a struggle,” said Kathy Martinelli, but added, “She's been a fighter.” This will be Lisa's Lucky Charms Te…