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AKI Shouldn’t Preclude Kidney Donation, Study Shows
Medscape Use of kidneys from deceased donors with acute kidney injury (AKI) appears safe in multiyear follow-up and could make many more organs available for transplant, a multicenter study has found. “The decision to accept a deceased–donor kidney offer often … |
‘The gift of life is the greatest gift of all’: Let’s talk about organ donation for Organ Donation Week 2018 – Barking and Dagenham Post
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‘The gift of life is the greatest gift of all’: Let’s talk about organ donation for Organ Donation Week 2018
Barking and Dagenham Post His mother, Lisa, has now become a London ambassador for organ donation and is working to raise awareness of issues around organ donation. This year, she has been fortunate to meet the recipients of Tom’s heart, on Mother’s Day no less, and last month … |
Pensacola man who donated organs to save others will be honored on float at Rose Parade – Pensacola News Journal
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Pensacola man who donated organs to save others will be honored on float at Rose Parade
Pensacola News Journal A Pensacola man who died more than 14 years ago is still being remembered for his selflessness thanks to his gift of organ donation that will be celebrated at this year’s Rose Parade. Bryan Herrington, a 35-year-old husband, brother and father of five … |
‘Avoid wastage of organs during donations’ – Times of India
‘Avoid wastage of organs during donations‘
Times of India Organ donation was the only solution to some of the diseases, which could give many people a new lease of life. There were many complicated procedures in the process of organ donation and volunteers were trained for a period of one year, before being … |
Indians find HLA match among German donors – Deccan Herald
Indians find HLA match among German donorsDeccan HeraldMazumdar Shaw Cancer Center at Narayana Health City celebrated after having successfully treated 1,000 patients with bone marrow transplant for various blood-related diseases here on Wednesday. Dr …
Dying toddler’s only hope is a new heart, says mum as she urges everyone to become organ donors – The Irish Sun
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Dying toddler’s only hope is a new heart, says mum as she urges everyone to become organ donors
The Irish Sun But Oscar will only be able to receive a transplant from a donor a couple of years older than him. His parents are calling on peers to support Max’s Law – which will change the rules on organ donation from an opt in to an opt out system – when it’s … |
Blood donations needed before and after the holidays – FOX 15
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Blood donations needed before and after the holidays
FOX 15 LAFAYETTE, LA— Donations are always needed, both before and after the holiday season. Realize your potential when you donate blood with Vitalant and you can skip the long shopping lines on Black Friday and Cyber Monday when you visit your nearest … Vitalant asking for blood donations during holidaysWDAM |
Extra blood donors needed – Lynden Tribune
Extra blood donors needed
Lynden Tribune SEATTLE — Bloodworks Northwest is asking for extra blood donors over the holidays to make up for a drop in normal donations. Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the holiday season, when the number of donors visiting centers and mobile drives typically … |
Family, friends search for kidney donor for Pennridge grad – Montgomery Newspapers
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Family, friends search for kidney donor for Pennridge grad
Montgomery Newspapers HILLTOWN — Matthew David, 19, of Hilltown was not expected to live past infancy. Born prematurely at just 30 weeks, his body had not fully developed and was in renal failure within his first few days of life. “Matthew was read his last rites as my … |
Family, friends search for kidney donor for Pennridge grad – The Reporter
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Family, friends search for kidney donor for Pennridge grad
The Reporter HILLTOWN — Matthew David, 19, of Hilltown was not expected to live past infancy. Born prematurely at just 30 weeks, his body had not fully developed and was in renal failure within his first few days of life. “Matthew was read his last rites as my … |