New sensor signals heart diseaseNature.comResearchers have designed a new kind of nanosensor that can detect minute traces of myoglobin, a muscle protein released into the bloodstream when heart and skeletal muscles are damaged.1 The sensor will be han…
New vaccine target for liver fluke – Nature.com
New vaccine target for liver flukeNature.comResearchers have discovered a new class of glutathione transferase (GST) enzymes in Fasiola gigantica, a tropical liver fluke that causes fasiolosis in grazing animals and humans in Asian and African countrie…
Son organizes fundraiser and raffle for father's kidney transplant surgery
When Kevin Anderson found out his father needed a kidney transplant, he was more than happy to donate one of his own. After testing revealed he wasn’t a match, Anderson was determined to find another way to give back to the man who had always taken care of him. “It was a letdown” said Anderson, after finding out he and his father had different blood types. “You still really want to help in a big …
Son organizes fundraiser and raffle for father's kidney transplant surgery – Columbia County News Times
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Son organizes fundraiser and raffle for father’s kidney transplant surgery
Columbia County News Times Son organizes fundraiser and raffle for father’s kidney transplant surgery. Posted: December 19, 2012 – 12:01am. Photos. Back | Next. A kickball event at Riverside Park in Evans raised money for Paul Anderson’s kidney transplant. Special photo. A … |
It came from the heart: An organ donation reunion – WPDE
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It came from the heart: An organ donation reunion
WPDE Maralieus will be one of 72 people honored through an artistic floral portrait, known as a floragraph, that will be featured on the Rose Bowl Parade float. He’s only the fifth South Carolinian to be honored in this way. For more on how you can be an … Rose Parade honors local organ donorABC NEWS 4 Mother Meets Man Who Received Son’s Heart – West Ashley, SC PatchPatch.com Slain son lives in gift of life: heart transplant bonds two familiesCharleston Post Courier (subscription) |
Mumbai bikers club to spread Christmas cheer at old age home – Daily News & Analysis
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Mumbai bikers club to spread Christmas cheer at old age home
Daily News & Analysis Further, this is not their first charity ride with the Bisons Ride Hard visiting Deolali in the past to spend the day with Army Jawans, and had a ride to raise awareness of organ donation for the Narmada kidney foundation. “We have visited Assisi … |
Young Organ Donor to be Remembered on Rose Parade Float – Patch.com
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Young Organ Donor to be Remembered on Rose Parade Float
Patch.com The legacy of Jason Jiaa will live on through others, his parents said. That is why they decided to donate the 11-year old’s organs after Jason died of an allergic reaction in 2008. “It’s hard but we feel this is the best way to help people who really … |
In youth's death, 15 to get 'Anmol' lives – Daily News & Analysis
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In youth’s death, 15 to get ‘Anmol’ lives
Daily News & Analysis The heart, though, could not be transplanted because of the lack of a recipient even after calls had been made to private and government hospitals to find one. Finally, his heart valve, kidneys, liver, bones and cornea were donated. Out of these, the … |
Rose Parade honors local organ donor – ABC NEWS 4
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Rose Parade honors local organ donor
ABC NEWS 4 Birdsong will be honored by the organ donation groups, LifePoint and Donate Life South Carolina. The artistic floral portrait, known as a floragraph, will be featured on the Donate Life Rose Parade float. Birdsong is one of just 72 people to be honored … Mother Meets Man Who Received Son’s Heart – West Ashley, SC PatchPatch.com Slain son lives in gift of life: heart transplant bonds two familiesCharleston Post Courier (subscription) |
Lakeland teen faces second heart transplant
A 16-year-old from Lakeland is at the top of the list for a heart transplant. But what makes the procedure even more unusual is that this will be Garrett Leopold’s second heart transplant. His first came at just 3 months old.