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First stem cell transplants in Virginia performed at UVA – HealthCanal.com
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Experimental power pack allows man with artificial heart to leave hospital … – The Republic
KLEWExperimental power pack allows man with artificial heart to leave hospital …The Republic“He had wrapped his mind around that he wasn't as sick as he was,” said his surgeon, Dr. Nahush Mokadam, co-director of heart transplantation and dire…
Kidney disease awareness within the African American community – Washington Post
Kidney disease awareness within the African American communityWashington Post“The diseases that lead to kidney disease, such as high blood pressure or hypertension and diabetes, are much more concentrated in African American populations,” said J. K…
Call over 'opt out' organ donation system – Belfast Telegraph
Belfast TelegraphCall over 'opt out' organ donation systemBelfast TelegraphA mother whose daughter died after contracting swine flu said countless lives could be saved if Northern Ireland adopted an "opt out" organ donation system. Lo…
DMEK combines ample benefits and daunting challenges – OSN SuperSite
OSN SuperSiteDMEK combines ample benefits and daunting challengesOSN SuperSiteFull-thickness corneal transplantation, or penetrating keratoplasty, was the gold standard treatment for corneal disease until the advent of endothelial keratoplasty in the l…
Women's heart failure risk unaffected by vitamin E supplementation – International News Network
International News NetworkWomen's heart failure risk unaffected by vitamin E supplementationInternational News NetworkBoston: Taking vitamin E supplements does not increase or decrease heart failure risk among women, according to a study. The study…
Michigan license plate to fund, promote organ donation registry – NPR
Michigan license plate to fund, promote organ donation registryNPRMichigan drivers now have the option of buying a license plate that will support the state's organ donor registry. Lt. Gov. Brian Calley has signed a bill meant to encourage organ do…
Experts' Picks: Best of the ACG Meeting: Spotlight on IBD – Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News
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Heart Failure Congress 2012, The Largest – In Belgrade, Serbia – Medical News Today
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