Kat Williams visits Congressman Jeff Jackson after his transplant to discuss disability issues. (Courtesy of Kat Williams) When you watch the video, a close-up shot of Kat Williams speaking to …
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health and wellness November 16, 2023 ROCHESTER, Minn. — Even though the U.S. had a record year for organ donations last year, estimates 17 people die every day Waiting for …
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“For us, Erica’s death was the worst day… for some people it was the best day, and it helped me a lot.” TEMPE, Ariz. — The worst day for Erica …
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In this video Tracy explains how a body comes to the mortuary after organ donation here in Australia. There are sometimes some …
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How you can help shape the future of organ donation and transplantation
by cindyyoungby cindyyoungOctober 17, 2023 | Blog, Participate, Patients Written by Dianne LaPointe Rudow, ANP-BC, DNP, FAAN, UNOS Board Chair community Message from UNOS Board Chair, Diane Lapointe Ledoux Put simply: recent …
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Diversity December 29, 2023 Mayo Clinic: Last year, a colleague of mine was diagnosed with kidney disease. He currently undergoes dialysis three times a week while waiting for a kidney …
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A cheap drug approved to prevent a transplant patient’s body from rejecting the new organ is now being used to reject something else: aging. Rapamycin, which costs about $2.30 per …
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Tulsa kidney donor talks about documentary to raise awareness about organ donation
by Naomi Keittby Naomi KeittTULSA, Okla. — A new documentary hopes to raise awareness and inspire others to donate their kidneys. This is a lifesaving donation, and hundreds of people in Oklahoma need it. …