Share 35 policy reduces racial disparities in kidney transplantation among …News-Medical.netA policy instituted in 2005 has reduced racial disparities in kidney transplantation among children, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of th…
Kids' Kidney Transplant Rules May Have Shrunk 'Race Gap'
THURSDAY, April 26 (HealthDay News) — Racial disparities in kidney transplants for U.S. children have fallen since a new policy was introduced in 2005 by the United Network for Organ Sharing, researchers say.
Three Georgia boys die unexpectedly after dental procedure – WGCL Atlanta
Three Georgia boys die unexpectedly after dental procedureWGCL Atlanta"You get swelling of the brain and then you get either brain damage or brain death." Dr. Baxter says our mouths have more bacteria than any other part of our body, and that…
Gilead Sciences Management Discusses Q1 2012 Results – Earnings Call Transcript – Seeking Alpha
Gilead Sciences Management Discusses Q1 2012 Results – Earnings Call TranscriptSeeking AlphaAs a final R&D highlight, 3 Phase III studies will be initiated in patients with relapsed or refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia, or CLL, which is 1101 …
Organ donation warnings, guidance and preservation of Life forms in new pamphlet – Lifesite
Organ donation warnings, guidance and preservation of Life forms in new pamphletLifesiteAt the International Conference for Life in Vatican City February 25, Byrne and other distinguished speakers, including Cardinal Raymond Burke, addressed serious co…
RIVERSIDE: Family of organ donor participate in walk – Press-Enterprise
Press-EnterpriseRIVERSIDE: Family of organ donor participate in walkPress-EnterpriseBrandon Pentz, of Riverside, became an organ donor after he died in 2010 from an accidental fall. Since then, his family has been actively bringing attention to organ d…
FDA Approves Everolimus for Renal Angiomyolipomas – Medscape
FDA Approves Everolimus for Renal AngiomyolipomasMedscapeApril 26, 2012 — The US Food and Drug Administration has approved everolimus (Afinitor) for the treatment of renal angiomyolipomas not requiring immediate surgery, in patients with tuberous scl…
Pep ponders telling Barca he will step down
Guardiola is the most successful coach in Barcelona's history, having won three leagues, two Champions Leagues and a Copa del Rey in his four years in charge. Another Copa del Rey final awaits at the end of the season and under him Bar�a have als…
NIGERIA: Bone marrow register an “important milestone” – IRINnews.org
NIGERIA: Bone marrow register an “important milestone”IRINnews.orgStem cell transplant wait time considerably longer in poor countries. Nigeria's recently established bone marrow registry promises to boost lifesaving matches LONDON, 27 April 20…
Bioengineered organs may hold the future for transplants – Medill Reports: Chicago
Bioengineered organs may hold the future for transplantsMedill Reports: ChicagoExamples of medicine prescribed include Tacrolimus or Thymoglobulin. For kidney and liver transplants, there is a current success rate of about 90 percent. Q. How do you inf…