French TribuneA Struggle To Define 'Death' For Organ DonorsWBAAFor decades, the main way has been "brain death." Brain death is defined an "irreversible cessation of all the functions of the brain, including the brain stem,"…
Ethical questions about organ transplants – Catholic Culture
Catholic CultureEthical questions about organ transplantsCatholic CultureThe diagnosis of “brain death” allows for the harvesting of human organs. At the very least, recognition of that grim reality should force medical personnel to be excruciating…
Milligan Introduces Bill To Increase Organ Donation – NorthumberlandView.ca
Milligan Introduces Bill To Increase Organ DonationNorthumberlandView.ca“This relatively minor change would have a major impact on organ donation awareness and, I believe, on organ donation rates in the Province of Ontario”, said MPP Milligan. Mill…
Life-extending drug without the negative side effects – New Scientist
Life-extending drug without the negative side effectsNew ScientistRapamycin is regularly given to prevent transplant rejection and treat cancer. Previous studies have also shown that it extends the life of animals, but simultaneously causes glucose int…
Apollo Hospital launches kidney transplant institute – Indian Express
Apollo Hospital launches kidney transplant instituteIndian ExpressThe kidney transplant surgeries at Ludhiana will be performed under the stewardship of Prof Sandeep Guleria, Senior Consultant, Kidney Transplantation, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New…
Rituxan and Avastin do not infringe Sanofi's CMV enhancer patents – Lexology (registration)
Rituxan and Avastin do not infringe Sanofi's CMV enhancer patentsLexology (registration)The Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit recently upheld a summary judgement decision that neither rituximab nor trastuzumab infringes two Sanofi patents (5…
Group Hopes To Help Boy Who Needs Stem Cell Transplant – KOCO Oklahoma City
Group Hopes To Help Boy Who Needs Stem Cell TransplantKOCO Oklahoma CityKOCO Eyewitness News 5 did a story about Demarion Pittman in February. He was in a coma for two months after his day care accidentally left him in a hot van. Now, Demarion faces a …
Readers debate freedom, safety, organ donation in response to Michigan Senate … – MLive.com
MLive.comReaders debate freedom, safety, organ donation in response to Michigan Senate …MLive.comMy appeal to all who will ride without a helmet: please register to be an organ donor. You may well save lives by doing so. Hey, most motorcyclists alrea…
Veloxis Pharmaceuticals Completes Enrolment in LCP-Tacro™ 3002 Pivotal Phase … – Sacramento Bee
Veloxis Pharmaceuticals Completes Enrolment in LCP-Tacro™ 3002 Pivotal Phase …Sacramento BeeThe primary endpoint of the study, a composite endpoint (BPAR (Biopsy Proven Acute Rejection), graft failure, loss to follow up or death), will be evaluated…
Don't Be Fooled by Organ Donation Myths! – Sacramento Bee
Times-DelphicDon't Be Fooled by Organ Donation Myths!Sacramento BeeEditor's Note: Organ donor families and recipients are available in your area if you are interested in an interview opportunity. Donate Life-PA is a collaborative initiative bet…