SGGPVietinBank organises blood donation day in Mekong DeltaSGGPVietnam Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Industry and Trade (VietinBank) organised a blood donation day for all its employees in the Mekong Delta Provinces on February 26, on occasion of Vie…
Anencephaly: A devastating abnormality – The Durango Herald
Anencephaly: A devastating abnormalityThe Durango HeraldNormally, brain death allows termination of life support and organ donation may proceed. In anencephaly, there is a catch-22: If there is no brain, there is no brain death. Experience has demonstr…
Airflow obstruction and reduced lung function up risk of heart failure – Zee News
Zee NewsAirflow obstruction and reduced lung function up risk of heart failureZee NewsWashington: Reduced lung function and obstructive airway diseases can strongly and independently increase risk of heart failure, scientists including one of an Indian…
Heart disease linked to mental decline – Cosmos
CosmosHeart disease linked to mental declineCosmosHeart failure and disease caused by reduced blood supply to the heart can lead to a loss of brain cells and reduced cognitive abilities. This finding, published by a team of scientists in a recent issue…
Son lives on, thanks to selfless decision on organ donation – Fort Worth Star Telegram
Fort Worth Star TelegramSon lives on, thanks to selfless decision on organ donationFort Worth Star TelegramA hand donor is selected much like an organ donor. Gender, race, age, blood type and size are all taken into consideration, but blood type and si…
Cancer unit cost £1.5m and was built 2½ years ago … but has never opened – The Sun
The SunCancer unit cost £1.5m and was built 2½ years ago … but has never openedThe SunTransplant surgery is far more lucrative." The NHS promised in 2001 to unite Oxfordshire's cancer services. But treatment for head and neck patients rema…
An innovation that gets into the rhythm of saving lives – Irish Times
Irish TimesAn innovation that gets into the rhythm of saving livesIrish TimesAN INNOVATIVE NEW medical device just introduced to Ireland by Sisk Healthcare company Tekno Surgical could lead to dramatic improvements in the treatment outcomes for a signi…
AIIMS ties up with cops to promote organ donation – Times of India
AIIMS ties up with cops to promote organ donationTimes of IndiaNEW DELHI: More than two lakh Indians require organ transplantation annually. However, less than 10% are able to get this timely help. Cadaver donation, which is the biggest source of organ…
Blood donation drive every month at district hospital – Times of India
Blood donation drive every month at district hospitalTimes of IndiaNOIDA: The city's first government multispecialty hospital has decided to hold blood donation camps on a monthly basis so that there is enough reserve supply to meet the needs of pa…
By the way: When it was Bodger versus Jason – Cowichan News Leader Pictorial
By the way: When it was Bodger versus JasonCowichan News Leader PictorialBy Staff Writer – Cowichan News Leader Pictorial By the way, did you hear: • Duncan's Sumners family is happy to report young Lourdess Sumners is celebrating the fourth anni…