emotions are running high metro detroit Courtroom after judge rules to halt organ donation procedure for woman on life support. Jazmine Phillips’ family appeared in court on Wednesday (February 21), …
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Organ Donation
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Sixty percent of the liver transplants needed in the United States occur in children under 5 years of age. Leaders at Seattle Children’s Hospital say more awareness of living donors …
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Bone marrow transplantion
Graduate student saves life by performing bone marrow transplant on 2-year-old child
by Lila Szyryjby Lila SzyryjMadison, Wisconsin (WMTV/Gray News) – A graduate student in Wisconsin saved the life of a 2-year-old in need by performing a bone marrow transplant in January. Curtis Cox is a …
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Emotional effects
Psychosocial risk factors for poor health-related quality of life in living kidney donors: Results from the ELIPSY prospective study
As previously observed, our results suggest that, considered as a whole, the psychosocial status of LKD remains stable after donation3, 9, 30, 31. Few adverse psychosocial outcomes following donation were …
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Liver Transplantation
My mother sees petitions for liver transplants in states far away. The baby now has a fulfilling life ahead of him.
by AOL Staffby AOL StaffWhen Eden was diagnosed with a rare liver disease at two months old, her Missouri family put out a call on Facebook to find a donor. Then, nearly 1,000 miles …
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After a kidney transplant, it is important to return to normal life, taking care to ensure the success of the transplant. Magic Mine | Shutterstock This article provides specific recommendations …
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Her 2 year old son’s life. Today is Valentine’s Day and Organ Donor Day, so I think we’re getting double special treatment. The Shawnee family of Westminster is a close-knit …
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – Every year on Valentine’s Day, hearts are handed out in the shape of chocolate boxes. But for thousands of people across the country, this holiday is …
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Videos
Giving the Gift of Life through Organ Donation: Chris Barry at TEDxFlourCity
by News Sourceby News SourceDr. Chris Barry is a transplant surgeon and researcher at the University of Rochester Medical Center. In this talk, Chris discusses …