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Organ Donation
Opt-out organ donation system saves lives – Humanist UK
by News Sourceby News SourceWe support medical advances for the improvement of human health and happiness. Humanists believe that respect for the dead is no reason to oppose allowing the use of their organs …
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Health Minister Stephen Donnelly Launches Organ Awareness Awareness Week 2021
by News Sourceby News SourceHealth Minister Stephen Donnelly speaks at the virtual launch of Organ Donor Awareness Week 2021, acknowledging the work of …
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Deiser's Law: Each party is asked to select a speaker to pass the donation bill
by News Sourceby News SourceJane McCormack BBC News Northern Ireland Political Correspondent February 9, 2023 Image caption, The law is named after 6-year-old Daitha McGovern, who is awaiting a heart transplant. Northern Ireland ministers …
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Kidney Transplantation
Coronavirus: Kidney transplants refused in Northern Ireland
by News Sourceby News SourceJanuary 13, 2021 Image caption, The chief medical officer said pressures on the health service had “had to make difficult decisions”. As a result of COVID-19, organs from deceased donors …
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Organ Donation
“Daiti's Law” Organ Donation Awareness Campaign Launched
by News Sourceby News SourceThe Public Health Agency today launched a new public awareness campaign to prepare for the introduction of the 'Daily Law' from spring 2023. The Organ and Tissue Donation (Deemed Consent) …
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Diet
Psychological and Psychopathological Aspects of Kidney Transplantation: A Systematic Review
by News Sourceby News SourceIntroduction Kidney transplantation is a valid treatment option for end-stage renal disease, the only one capable of correcting, in addition to the emuntory function, also metabolic, hematological and endocrine abnormalities, …
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The Complexity of Creating a Culture of Organ Donation and Transplantation
by News Sourceby News SourceSarah Pol and Jia Lin present the aims of the Anthony Lab’s organ donation and transplantation research program, illustrating key …
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Heart Transplantation
Amy Brady: Magherafelt girl dies while waiting for heart transplant
by News Sourceby News SourceBy Marie Louise Connolly BBC News Northern Ireland Health Correspondent October 10, 2019 Image caption, Amy had been in hospital since January. An 11-year-old girl has died after spending nine …
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Diet
Polyphenols and Novel Insights Into Post-kidney Transplant Complications and Cardiovascular Disease: A Narrative Review
by News Sourceby News SourceIntroduction Polyphenols are one of the numerous groups of metabolites distributed in the plant kingdom, mainly in fruits, vegetables, and red wine (1). Chemically, polyphenols are defined as aromatic compounds …