A former president whose term ended with the worst economic crisis in the modern history of the Dominican Republic will seek to make a comeback Sunday as he faces an old rival in a race to lead the Caribbean's top tourist destination.
Statins prevent cancer in heart transplant recipients – Medical Xpress
Statins prevent cancer in heart transplant recipientsMedical XpressCancer is the leading cause of death late after heart transplantation. Skin cancer is particularly common, but solid organ cancers including colorectal cancer, prostate cancer and lymph…
Son's organ donation saves his mother's life in Pueblo – Denver Post
Son's organ donation saves his mother's life in PuebloDenver PostBy Amy Matthew Bryan Cesario, shown with his mom, Shaylynn Segura, at their Pueblo home, says he knew he wanted to donate part of his liver to her as soon as he turned 18. His gen…
Camp lessons save a life through organ donation – Oak Ridger
Camp lessons save a life through organ donationOak RidgerBy Tracie Simer Lessons two young women learned at a youth camp didn't just bring them together — those lessons helped save a life through organ donation. Rachel Summerlin, 22, and Jasmin Wi…
Statins prevent cancer in heart transplant recipients
Statins prevent cancer and reduce death from all causes in heart transplant recipients. The findings were independent of cholesterol levels.
Blind leap of faith: Kidney, pancreas transplant survivor to rappel off Baltimore hotel building
The National Kidney Foundation of Maryland is dedicated to preventing kidney and urinary tract diseases, improving the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by the diseases and increasing the availability of all organs for transpla…
A Kidney Transplant Saves Baby Rose
A 22-month old baby girl is given a second chance at life thanks to a kidney transplant.
Organ donation slow due to taboos, myths
KUCHING: Taboos and myths on death are among reasons that contribute to the very low number of people donating their organs in the country.
Organ donation slow due to taboos, myths – The Borneo Post
Malaysia StarOrgan donation slow due to taboos, mythsThe Borneo Post“But almost all religions in this country support organ donation,” she said in a press conference yesterday. The biggest reason families don't consent is because they are not a…
Stars back blood donation campaign – The Press Association
Stars back blood donation campaignThe Press AssociationCelebrities including Gary Lineker, Sarah Beeny and Jayne Torvill are backing a campaign urging people to give blood. Eight well-known faces, each representing one of the major blood groups, are en…