Tall men less likely to develop heart failureBusiness Recorder (blog)Tall men are less likely than shorter ones to develop heart failure, suggests a new study of US doctors. The finding doesn't prove that a few extra inches protect the heart, and i…
The taboo around body parts – Sydney Morning Herald (blog)
The taboo around body partsSydney Morning Herald (blog)This reluctance is driven by several things such as grief, a failure to understand the difference between brain death and cardiac death, and the taboo that dictates maximum respect for the body and…
Mohammad's blood donation a huge inspiration – gulfnews.com
gulfnews.comMohammad's blood donation a huge inspirationgulfnews.comBlood being collected from donors at the Dubai Blood Donation Centre in Latifa Hospital. The centre collects almost 50 per cent of all the blood collected in the UAE. Dubai: Inspir…
Students join hands for the cause of organ donation – The Hindu
The HinduStudents join hands for the cause of organ donationThe HinduHundreds of college students, including those from medical colleges, participated in an organ donation rally organised on Sunday by Multi Organ Harvesting Aid Network (MOHAN) Foundati…
Blood donation drive in Capital – Khaleej Times
Blood donation drive in CapitalKhaleej TimesABU DHABI — The Higher Corporation for Specialised Economic Zones (ZonesCorp) recently organised a two-day blood donation drive in cooperation with the Abu Dhabi Central Blood Bank at its headquarters in Ab…
Every day is a bonus: Ray – Port Macquarie News
Every day is a bonus: RayPort Macquarie NewsMr McClenahan rushed to Newcastle's John Hunter Hospital for transplant surgery when he got a life changing phone call. McClenahan said he felt better each day after the surgery. “It's a bonus getti…
'Awake ECMO' May Boost Survival After Lung Transplant – MedPage Today
'Awake ECMO' May Boost Survival After Lung TransplantMedPage TodayBy Kurt Ullman, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today Explain that extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) as a bridge to lung transplantation increased survival compared with me…
Aussie doctors save women on brink of heart failure – Herald Sun
Aussie doctors save women on brink of heart failureHerald SunTINY inflatable balloons have been used to save the lives of three young women with heart valves so narrow they are virtually unheard of in Australia. The women had hearts on the brink of fai…
Reporters face fears, attempt blood donation – Delmarva Now
Reporters face fears, attempt blood donationDelmarva NowDaily Times reporters Jennifer Shutt, front, and Sarah Lake attempt to donate blood for the first time. / TODD DUDEK/THE DAILY TIMES The best way to overcome your fears is to face them head on. In…
ZonesCorp organizes blood donation drive – Jordan Directions
ZonesCorp organizes blood donation driveJordan DirectionsIn line with its efforts to positively contribute to its local community, The Higher Cooperation for Specialized Economic Zones (ZonesCorp) organized a blood donation drive in cooperation with Ab…