KSDKOrgan donation drive in memory of U.S. MarshalKSDKSt. Louis (KSDK) — An organ donor registration drive will be held Thursday in honor of a US Marshall who gave the gift of life. Deputy US Marshall John Perry was an organ donor who was able to save…
Twins make historical organ donation – Independent Online
Independent OnlineTwins make historical organ donationIndependent Online*The first kidney transplant between identical twins was undertaken in Boston, America, in 1954, by Dr Joseph Murray and his team. Murray received the Nobel Prize for Medicine in 1…
Study favours infliximab, but 'jury is still out' – Irish Medical Times
Irish Medical TimesStudy favours infliximab, but 'jury is still out'Irish Medical TimesEvidence favouring infliximab over cyclosporine for the treatment of steroid-refractory ulcerative colitis has been bolstered by research showing that its us…
No. of organ donors dwindling – Daily News & Analysis
Telegraph.co.ukNo. of organ donors dwindlingDaily News & AnalysisIn India, estimates indicate that anywhere between 2 lakh and 4 lakh people develop End Stage Kidney Disease (kidney failure) each year, requiring kidney transplantation. Themed 'Kidn…
Cells may spare kidney transplant rejection drugs – DAWN.com
ABC NewsCells may spare kidney transplant rejection drugsDAWN.comAP Researchers transplanted certain cells from the kidney donor's bone marrow along with the new organ. Five of eight transplant recipients who tried the method so far were off immune…
World Kidney Day 2012 – Diaverum actively engaged around the globe – MarketWatch (press release)
World Kidney Day 2012 – Diaverum actively engaged around the globeMarketWatch (press release)The 2012 campaign of World Kidney Day ( www.worldkidneyday.org ), called "Donate – Kidneys for Life — Receive", is focusing on the positive outcome …
Call to push for kidneys from the brain-dead – Bangladesh News 24 hours
Bangladesh News 24 hoursCall to push for kidneys from the brain-deadBangladesh News 24 hoursBangladesh Organ Donation Law 1999 allows posthumous or brain-death kidney donation apart from living close relatives, but steps are yet to be made to encourage…
Opt-out organ donation supported in public consultation – BBC News
BBC NewsOpt-out organ donation supported in public consultationBBC NewsA majority of respondents to a Welsh government consultation said they were in favour of changing the law on organ donation. Welsh ministers want a soft opt-out system so everyone&#…
Stem cells may aid transplant patients, study finds – STLtoday.com
Stem cells may aid transplant patients, study findsSTLtoday.comHatfield has already received one stem cell transplant for his condition, multiple myeloma, and his doctor has recommended another one. However, his insurance company has refused to cover t…
Marking World Kidney Day – Caymanian Compass
Marking World Kidney DayCaymanian CompassKidney specialist Dr. Frits Hendricks will speak on the donation of living and post-mortem organs, as well as about the definition of brain death. There will also be interviews with transplant patients and donor…