06Jan/10

More die waiting for kidney transplants – NEWS.com.au

January 6, 2010Uncategorizedadmin

More die waiting for kidney transplants NEWS.com.au The latest statistics show the death rates of people on dialysis, many of whom are waiting for kidney transplants, have increased to the highest level in 10 … and more »

06Jan/10

IJN does lung transplant again – Malaysia Star

January 6, 2010Uncategorizedadmin

Malaysia Star

IJN does lung transplant again Malaysia Star KUALA LUMPUR: After a lapse of two years, the National Heart Institute (IJN) performed a lung transplant on a patient last night. … A tragic death spells lifeline for anotherNew Straits Times Army Chopper Flies Donor Heart, Lungs To IJNBernama all 7 news articles »

06Jan/10

Yale Law School Olympian Needs Bone Marrow Donor – News One

January 6, 2010Uncategorizedadmin

News One

Yale Law School Olympian Needs Bone Marrow Donor News One … which is more difficult: trying to make history as the first Nigerian delegate in the Winter Olympics, or finding a donor for a bone marrow transplant. … and more »

06Jan/10

Butler Elementary to hold bone marrow drive in honor of Avon youth – Hanson Town Crier

January 6, 2010Uncategorizedadmin

Hanson Town Crier

Butler Elementary to hold bone marrow drive in honor of Avon youth Hanson Town Crier This time the stakes are much higher as Tatyana's only real chance for survival is a bone marrow transplant. So far, a match has not been found. … and more »

06Jan/10

Virginia man featured in story to receive bone marrow transplant – NewsOK.com

January 6, 2010Uncategorizedadmin

Virginia man featured in story to receive bone marrow transplant NewsOK.com BY RANDY ELLIS Comments 0 A Virginia man is scheduled to receive a bone marrow transplant from an unrelated donor this afternoon after his incarcerated … Local Girl Needs Bone Marrow TransplantWKRC TV Cincinnati all 2 news articles »

06Jan/10

Longview mayor needs cornea transplant – Longview Daily News

January 6, 2010Uncategorizedadmin

Longview mayor needs cornea transplant Longview Daily News After a six-month battle with an excruciatingly painful eye infection, Anagnostou is getting a cornea transplant. Lions Clubs have supported such procedures …

06Jan/10

3-Way Kidney Swap Taking Place In San Diego – KGTV, 10News.com

January 6, 2010Uncategorizedadmin

3-Way Kidney Swap Taking Place In San Diego KGTV, 10News.com … somebody who just came forth out of the goodness of their heart and said I want to donate," said Scripps Green transplant coordinator Michelle Roberts. … and more »

06Jan/10

Kidney donor's night-before-surgery poem – The Associated Press

January 6, 2010Uncategorizedadmin

Kidney donor's night-before-surgery poem The Associated Press WASHINGTON — On the eve of their dual surgeries, Tom Otten of suburban St. Louis tried to ease his nervous wife, Irene, by composing this poem about the … and more »

06Jan/10

Blood stem-cell transplant regimen reverses sickle cell disease in adults – ScienceBlog.com (blog)

January 6, 2010Uncategorizedadmin

Blood stem-cell transplant regimen reverses sickle cell disease in adults ScienceBlog.com (blog) This is called human leukocyte antigen (HLA) typing. The investigators performed HLA typing on 112 people with severe sickle cell disease and 169 healthy … and more »

06Jan/10

Kidneys for sale – The News International

January 6, 2010Uncategorizedadmin

Kidneys for sale The News International According to doctors who have pioneered a bill against kidney donation from unrelated donors, 2000 such donations take place each year. …