Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia – Aggressive Drug Combo Restores Quality Of LifeMedical News TodayFC in combination with rituximab, a monoclonal antibody drug, has proven to be the most effective therapy for extending life and has become the standard trea…
Albis Supports Organ Donor Legislation – Patch.com
Albis Supports Organ Donor LegislationPatch.comElizabeth "Betsy" Ritter, D-Quaker Hill, another supporter of the bill, prior to the committee hearing. The bill would create an advisory panel on how to increase organ donations and establish an…
Chronic kidney disease rising in India: Doctors – Daily News & Analysis
Aaj Ki KhabarChronic kidney disease rising in India: DoctorsDaily News & AnalysisMinimal physical activity, unhealthy diet, smoking and drinking are some of the reasons that are resulting in an increased number of chronic kidney diseases – especially a…
Kidney day turns focus on donation – This is South Wales
Oman Daily ObserverKidney day turns focus on donationThis is South WalesHelen Burt, live donor co-ordinator, said: "Kidney transplantation is the key treatment for patients with chronic kidney disease. It not only increases length of life, but als…
Sentara Heart Hospital Offers Total Artificial Heart – Bradenton Herald
The Virginian-PilotSentara Heart Hospital Offers Total Artificial HeartBradenton HeraldWhat was once only a far off concept has now become a reality for advanced heart failure patients in need of more time to await a heart transplant. Physicians at Sen…
Mum honours tragic Prestatyn son's organ donation wishes – Daily Post North Wales
Mum honours tragic Prestatyn son's organ donation wishesDaily Post North Walesby Kelly Williams, DPW West THE devastated mum of an ex-soldier who died after falling from a moving taxi said she will take comfort in knowing his wish to donate his org…
State lawmakers to speak on organ donation bill – Norwich Bulletin
State lawmakers to speak on organ donation billNorwich BulletinBy Anonymous AP Some state lawmakers will be speaking in support of proposed legislation that aims to increase organ and tissue donation rates in Connecticut. Democratic Rep. Elizabeth &quo…
Heart failure drug approved by EU – Littlehampton Gazette
Daily MailHeart failure drug approved by EULittlehampton GazetteSeveral other newspapers have reported on the drug ivabradine, known by the brand name Procoralan, as European drug regulators have today approved it for the treatment of chronic heart fai…
Drug-free organ transplants without tissue matching – Nature.com
Drug-free organ transplants without tissue matching Nature.comBone-marrow transfer could end the need for lifelong immunosupression.
Mahaska Health Partnership to offer Free Heart Failure Workshop – Oskaloosa news
Mahaska Health Partnership to offer Free Heart Failure WorkshopOskaloosa newsMAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership is offering a Free Congestive Heart Failure Workshop on Saturday, March 17 from 9 am to Noon. “Heart disease is the leading cau…