Hong Kong, August 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -AstellasPharma Inc. (TSE: 4503, “Astellas”) and The World Transplant Games Federation (WTGF) today are FIT For Life! has been announced the start of the event. The announcement was made at the 26th International Conference of the Transplant Association. Hong Kong. As a longtime advocate for the transplant community, including global and local national transplant games, Astellas will expand collaboration with WTGF through this program, evolving programming focused on WTGF physical activity, providing transplant and organ donation resources, research, and advice on post-nutrition physical activity.
A healthy lifestyle is important for everyone, but it is especially important to increase the risk of organ rejection after organ transplantation.1 Furthermore, studies have shown that obese people may have health problems after transplants than those who are less weight.2 For example, the long-term success of kidney transplants depends on several factors, such as proper diet, exercise, and weight loss, if necessary.3
“As a longtime supporter of the transplant community, we are proud to continue working with the World Transplant Game Federation and make a difference in the lives of transplant recipients and their loved ones around the world,” he said. hatanaka YoshihikoPresident and CEO Astellas. “Astellas is committed to working with partner organizations to address the challenges of transplant recipients and to address unmet medical needs.”
To raise awareness of the importance of maintaining a healthy post-transplant lifestyle that is perfect for life! The program, WTGF, will begin accepting applications for Fit for Life! Ambassador September 1, 2016. Transplant recipients from participating countries around the world can submit online essays explaining how they maintain their health and activity in their post-transplant life. Suitable for life! Ambassadors are responsible for inspiring other recipients through their own commitment to fit and active post-implantation. The ambassador represents WTGF by talking about his physical activity and fitness experiences at the transplant clinic, and encourages others to participate in the sports program and participate in the transplant game.
To celebrate the launch of this program, an independent review board reviews the submissions and selects 12 ambassadors from around the world. Chicago, Illinois Be recognized during international test rugby matches between the World Champion New Zealand All Blacks and the Irish Rugby Football Union Chicago Iconic Soldier Field. The legendary All Black Jonarom is a kidney transplant recipient, both former All Black Wings Joli Vidiri And before Ireland rock Richard Costello I've been undergoing a kidney transplant.
“Our coalition is committed to encouraging transplant recipients to become more active. Research shows that physical fitness plays an important role in maintaining transplant recipients' long-term well-being.” Chris ThomasPresident, World Federation of Transplant Games. “A perfect mantra for life! Everyone in the community, especially the recipients of the port, should accept. We are excited to showcase the program at such an honorable rugby match and appreciate Astellas' continued commitment to the global porting community.”
The review committee will be chaired by Professor Jeremy Chapman AC, a world-renowned nephrologist and former president of the Transplant Association.
Please visit wtgf.org. Learn more about Fit for Life! And it's suitable for life! Ambassador Program.
About the World Transplant Game Federation
The World Transplant Game Federation Unit transplants recipients from around the world to promote organ and tissue donations and life-saving transplant success. With over 70 member states, we will stage the world's largest awareness event, the Summer World Conference, and urge our people to consider donating organs and tissues. We encourage recipients to rehabilitate after implantation and stay healthy on the ongoing journey.
About Astellas Pharma Inc.
Based at Astellas Pharma Inc. Tokyo, Japana company dedicated to improving the health of people around the world through the provision of innovative and reliable medicines. We are focusing on urology, oncology, immunology, nephrology and neuroscience, and are promoting new fields of therapy and research on discovery that utilizes new technologies/modalities. It also combines the internal capabilities of the medical/healthcare business with external expertise to create new value. Astellas is at the forefront of healthcare change to transform innovative science into patient value. For more information, please visit our website www.astellas.com/en.
Management of health after an organ transplant. (2014, July 16th). Get July 28, 2016from http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/organ-transplant-after-the-transplant? page=3
2 Lentine KL, ET, All (2012). Obesity and Kidney Transplant Candidates: How big is it too big for a transplant? Am J Nephrol. 2012; 36(6): 575-86. doi: 10.1159/000345476.
3 National Kidney Foundation (2016). Cautions after kidney transplantation. Get August 4, 2016 from: https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/immunosuppression
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