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Cell Therapeutics' lymphoma drug, Pixuvri gets EU conditional marketing approval – pharmabiz.com
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First, Second Kidney Transplants Have Similar Success: Study
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Man sues UCSD over cancerous kidney transplant
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UPMC-led Study Finds Improvements in Pacemaker Lead Placement Get Better … – HealthCanal.com
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Dead UK girl saves 8 lives through organ donation – IBNLive.com
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Scientific discovery sheds light on a genetic cause of heart failure – HealthCanal.com
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Mom wakes up to new heart after surprise transplant
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On 'brain death,' a response to a rebuttal – Catholic Culture
Catholic CultureOn 'brain death,' a response to a rebuttalCatholic CultureBy Phil Lawler (bio – articles – send a comment) | May 11, 2012 5:17 PM Last month, when I questioned whether “brain death” is a valid justification for removing vita…