Siblings bound by blood after stem cell transplantMilwaukee Journal SentinelJohn Raschella, 49, of Kenosha receives a stem cell transplant at Froedtert Hospital on Nov. 1. Raschella, who has been fighting a rare form of cancer, had tried chemo, radiati…
When you wish upon a star: Child cancer survivor and family going to Disney World – Cherokee Tribune
When you wish upon a star: Child cancer survivor and family going to Disney WorldCherokee TribuneRight after Christmas last year, Claire underwent a stem cell transplant — a three-week process that was not only physically difficult for Claire, but al…
In Medway, this mom is all heart – Milford Daily News
In Medway, this mom is all heartMilford Daily NewsGould suffers from congestive heart failure and qualifies for a heart transplant. His wife Carol has been caring for him for twenty years. By Whitney Clearman/Daily News staff Sitting at a table at a lo…
Plan to make organ donation wish known on ID card – Peninsula On-line
MedIndiaPlan to make organ donation wish known on ID cardPeninsula On-lineThe proposal comes as part of a new law that is in the making to regulate organ donation. The idea is to include a special sign in the ID card and the driving licence which will …
NGO organizes Blood Donation Camp – Pakistan Observer
NGO organizes Blood Donation CampPakistan ObserverPeshawar—IM Volunteer in collaboration with Fatimid Foundation arranged 7th Blood Donation Camp at the Institute of Management Sciences Peshawar. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Mohsin, The Joint Direct…
Udupi: Blood Donation Camp by the Muslim Welfare Association – Bellevision
Udupi: Blood Donation Camp by the Muslim Welfare AssociationBellevisionBy Mohammed Marakada Udupi, 24 December 2011: The Muslim Welfare Association along with Manipal Kasturba Hospital Blood Bank organised a Blood Donation Camp in the premises of Jamia…
Organ Donation: A Christmas Gift – MedIndia
Organ Donation: A Christmas GiftMedIndiaOn that note, we in MedIndia want to promote the essence of X'mas through the joy of giving – The gift of life..! Remember, one organ and tissue donor can directly save nine lives! This Christmas season let…
Viagra treats heart failure? – HealthJockey.com
HealthJockey.comViagra treats heart failure?HealthJockey.comIn this animal study, dogs with diastolic heart failure were exposed to sildenafil. As per the results, the latter loosened up tough cardiac walls of the subjects and made them more flexible. …
From loss, a legacy – Ottawa Citizen
From loss, a legacyOttawa CitizenHe was showing signs of his approaching brain death; his brain was starting to swell and put pressure on his brain stem and upper spinal cord. As his body began to shut down, furious efforts were under way to facilitate…
Best gift ever: being 'normal' again – Aldergrove Star
Best gift ever: being 'normal' againAldergrove StarThere were no guarantees of success when the Aldergrove youth underwent chemotherapy and a stem cell transplant at BC Children's Hospital in September. Carter was only the second case of ch…