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Low number of organ transplants due to lack of donors
Kansas State Collegian, KS Some numbers: The United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) reports that there are over 101000 people waiting for transplants today (http://www.unos.org). Most are waiting for kidneys (79000), livers (15500) and hearts (2500). In 2008, there were 28000 … April: national organ donor awareness month honored Etownian Have a heart, be a donor Dallas Morning News Organ Donation Month is Celebrated at Down East Community Hospital 1888 Press Release (press release) all 78 news articles |
Egypt pressured to end underground organ trade – Boston Globe
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Egypt pressured to end underground organ trade
Boston Globe, United States Past attempts at legislation have failed partly because of religious and cultural resistance to taking organs from the dead, though many other Muslim countries allow deceased donation. There appears to be consensus on allowing deceased donations, … |
Lending sight to empty eyes – Times of India
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Lending sight to empty eyes
Times of India, India The man, who holds the distinction of being the first patient witnessing successful cornea transplantation in the state, had all the reasons to smile, as he was sharing the dais with Dr AP Sah, who had performed the first cornea transplantation surgery … |
Baby”s plight underscores importance of organ donation | Meath – Meath Chronicle
Baby”s plight underscores importance of organ donation | Meath Meath Chronicle
Clinic performs first transvaginal kidney removal, plans a second – The Plain Dealer – cleveland.com
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Clinic performs first transvaginal kidney removal, plans a second
The Plain Dealer – cleveland.com, OH He asked Calhoun if she would consider being a candidate for a transvaginal nephrectomy. "My interest was the recovery period," said Calhoun. The transvaginal nephrectomy kept Calhoun from having either a huge scar on her back with the traditional … |
Transvaginal nephrectomy performed at Cleveland Clinic – The Plain Dealer – cleveland.com
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Transvaginal nephrectomy performed at Cleveland Clinic
The Plain Dealer – cleveland.com, OH Surgeons made a small incision just below Donna Calhoun's belly button to insert a single port that would create a small, sterile opening from which they could inflate her abdomen with carbon dioxide. The surgeons also inserted a tiny camera to help … |
First Laser Corneal Transplant Performed in NEPA – Best Syndication
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First Laser Corneal Transplant Performed in NEPA
Best Syndication, CA Scranton, Pennsylvania, March 30, 2009 – The first laser assisted corneal transplant in the Northeastern United States was recently performed at Northeastern Eye Institute in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The procedure was performed by Dr. Christopher S. … |
Indians at the bottom in cadaver donation – Indopia
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Indians at the bottom in cadaver donation
Indopia, India New Delhi, Mar 30 Indians are right at the bottom when it comes to donating organs after death, according to a new study which claims that the country reports 95 lakh deaths per year. The country has only 0.05 cadaver donors (post death) per million … |
16-month-old becomes 'youngest organ donor in country' – Hindu
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16-month-old becomes 'youngest organ donor in country'
Hindu, India Pratap C Reddy, founder and chairman of Apollo group of hospitals, claimed that the 16-year-old was the youngest cadaver organ donor in the country. Abhilasha' was born to businessman Rajendra Rahurikar and his wife Vineeta, 15 years after their … Little Abhilasha Is Still Alive! TopNews Little Abhilasha lives on Hindu all 22 news articles |
Lung Transplant Inspires Woman's Faith And Life – Evening Bulletin
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Lung Transplant Inspires Woman's Faith And Life
Evening Bulletin, PA With cystic fibrosis (CF) Ms. Bertucci’s life was always fragile, but nearly dying before her recent lung transplant has made her value it even more. After Hurricane Katrina destroyed all hospitals that could have given her a bilateral lung transplant … |