Childhood obesity, if not controlled, can lead to a myriad of problems that don't manifest until adulthood. A transplant coordinator from Loma Linda University Medical Center explains what's possible in …
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A former Killarney resident who received a simultaneous kidney and pancreas transplant wants to raise awareness of organ donation. Organ Donation Awareness Week 2024 ends on Saturday and is organised …
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What if I don't have family members who support my decision? If you are a potential organ donor, medical staff will make every effort to find family members, or if …
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Lung Transplantation
Irish donor network concerned about 'significant decline' in organ donations
by Greg Murphyby Greg MurphyThe Irish Donor Network (IDN) said it was concerned by a significant fall in organ donation and transplant rates in Ireland between 2019 and 2020. In Ireland, solid organ transplants …
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Videos
CHANGES TO ORGAN DONATION LAW – 10 Questions Answered – Community Legal Education
by News Sourceby News SourceOrgan Donation Laws have recently changed in England. This short video aims to answer some of your common questions …
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Tens of thousands of people are expected to tune in to the Irish Kidney Association's 38th annual Remembrance and Thanksgiving Service, which will be broadcast this Sunday, November 5th at …
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Lung Transplantation
People who die on transplant waiting lists need new organ donation laws
by News Sourceby News SourceToday, 600 people have put their lives on hold waiting for that one phone call. For this group and their families, social distancing, wearing masks and washing hands were part …
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News
Tipperary boy Finn O'Shea is living proof of organ donation's huge success
by Reporterby ReporterIn an effort to promote public discussion around organ donation, An Post is proud to support this week’s National Organ Donation Awareness Week, organised by the Irish Kidney Association in …
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Heart Transplantation
Heart transplant recipient Louth father welcomes new organ donation bill as he waits for kidney transplant
John Brennan, from Louth, who received a heart transplant in 2018 and is on the waiting list for a kidney transplant, welcomes the new laws which mean anyone can become …