NorthJersey.comResponse good, but many volunteers found unfit for blood donationThe HinduHalf of the voluntary blood donors, mostly college-going students, who turned up at camp to donate and were found to be ineligible for the blood donation. This int…
Race, Insurance Status Related to Likelihood of Being Assessed for Kidney Transplantation
* Young black patients and patients without private health insurance are less likely to be assessed for a kidney transplant when they start dialysis. * These patients are also less likely to be put on the transplant waiting list and to receive a kidney…
High blood pressure: What is high blood pressure? – Times of India
High blood pressure: What is high blood pressure?Times of IndiaPopulation-wide decrease in Blood Pressure can prevent 1,51000 stroke and 1,53000 coronary heart disease deaths in India each year. 95% of patients with high blood pressure have 'Primar…
Jill Nolen will participate in Transplant Games of America
Jill Nolen, 23, of North Fork leaves tomorrow for her second appearance at the Transplant Games of America in Grand Rapids, Mich. where 1,500 transplant recipients from around the country will compete in 13 sports in four days starting Saturday.
PCB to monitor air pollution by plywood units at Vengola – The Hindu
PCB to monitor air pollution by plywood units at VengolaThe HinduA top official of the PCB told The Hindu that the petition pertained to a cluster of units and the Board had advocated measures to be adopted by the units. An examination of the area by P…
Race, Insurance Status Related to Likelihood of Being Assessed for Kidney … – Newswise (press release)
Race, Insurance Status Related to Likelihood of Being Assessed for Kidney …Newswise (press release)The article, entitled “Association of Race and Insurance Type with Delayed Assessment for Kidney Transplantation among Patients Initiating Dialysis i…
Boy's windpipe transplant success
Doctors say a County Monaghan teenager who made medical history by using his own stem cells to rebuild his throat is making a successful recovery.
Liver transplant patient mentors others
Edward Rosenbaum was visiting his doctor for an annual checkup when he learned that his liver was failing. He needed a transplant.
Inspired by Hélène Campbell, Ottawa sees increase in organ donor registrations – Ottawa Citizen
Inspired by Hélène Campbell, Ottawa sees increase in organ donor registrationsOttawa CitizenTravel Photo of the Day · Photo Gallery: In search of dinosaurs in Drumheller… Photo Gallery: Relaxing at Thailand's resorts · Photo Galle…
6 organ donor facts from a cycling medical student – CBC.ca
MLive.com6 organ donor facts from a cycling medical studentCBC.caThe majority of organ donation recipients are patients in need of a kidney. One person's donation has the potential to save the lives of eight patients. Only 14 per cent of Canadians …