White Coat Black Art26:30The kidney transplant waiting game Judith Morrison is very conscious of the condition of her kidneys. She has polycystic kidney disease (PKD) and needs a kidney transplant. …
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“I'm in favor of organ donation, but I think people should opt in” – A qualitative analysis of open-ended responses from NHS staff to the #options 2020 survey on opt-out organ donation legislation in England | BMC Medical Ethics
by Dorothy Coeby Dorothy CoeOverall, the #options survey received 5789 responses from NHS staff. The COVID-19 pandemic further hindered participation from NHS organisations in North Thames, with the majority of respondents from the NENC …
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Videos
Bridging the Gap: Organ Donation and Transplantation for People of Color
by News Sourceby News SourceJoin us in this eye-opening video as we explore the critical issue of organ donation and transplantation for people of color, where …
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SAN FRANCISCO – Kidney disease is increasing at an alarming rate, with many patients requiring dialysis to survive. A new UCSF study shows that dialysis doesn’t have to be a …
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Emotional effects
How our organ transplant system is failing people of color
by Jewel Mullenby Jewel MullenEditor’s note: Opinions expressed by authors do not necessarily reflect those of AAMC or its members. In the United States, Black people are 4 times more likely to Although they …
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Lung Transplantation
Helping people with a rare condition called mirror lung
by News Sourceby News SourceCHICAGO, Ill. (Ivanhoe Newswire) – More than 40,000 people will receive organ transplants this year. Almost 3,000 people will get a second chance at life by receiving donor lungs. COPD, …
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Bone marrow transplantion
Dallas teen with leukemia urges people to register to donate bone marrow holds special Palm Sunday celebration
by Sumanti Senby Sumanti SenA 14-year-old Dallas boy battling leukemia had a special Palm Sunday celebration while in remission. Pike Petersen, 14, was diagnosed with the disease and underwent a bone marrow transplant 100 …
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Liver Transplantation
How pigs can help people who need liver transplants
by Alice Parkby Alice Park○Rgan transplants save lives, but because healthy specimens from suitable donors are in short supply, scientists are relying on the latest scientific advances rather than chance to create a more …
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‘Ordinary Angels’ movie highlights mission to help people waiting for organ transplants Updated: February 23, 2024 7:27 PM ET No members of Congress are currently injured, but more than 100,000 …
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If your kidneys are not working properly, you must undergo dialysis. Check out these tips for people undergoing dialysis, as it can be a long-term treatment. Our kidneys have the …