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ISHLT membership explores expansion of computer modeling system for organ allocation
The International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT) announces evaluation of a new mathematical modeling system for lung allocation in the United States and the ethical issues surrounding organ allocation facing patients awaiting transplants.   view more (2007-04-26)

Extreme obesity affects chances of kidney transplantation
For patients on the waiting list for a kidney transplant, severe and morbid obesity are associated with a lower chance of receiving an organ, reports a study in the February Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.   view more (2008-01-11)

Government could do better for engineering, says Academy
The Royal Academy of Engineering is disappointed with its funding allocation in the Science Budget allocation announced today. Although it is pleased to receive an increase in its overall cash allocation it will receive only half the level of funding it had requested over the next three years to... view more (2002-12-09)

Heart transplants benefit only the sickest patients
Heart transplantation improves survival only in patients with the worst heart failure and therefore at the highest risk of death while on the waiting list, according to a study in this week?s BMJ. This questions the current view in the medical community that transplantation improves the chances of... view more (2000-09-01)

Mayo Clinic Proceedings contributors discuss impact of donor organ allocation system
Liver transplant is a life saving treatment option for people with end-stage liver disease. Unfortunately, the need for donor livers far exceeds the supply.   view more (2008-02-07)

Emotions count in organ donation
Feelings are more important than thoughts in predicting registration as an organ donor. This is the key finding of a study described today, Wednesday 18 July, at The British Psychological Society Social Section Annual Conference, held at the University of Surrey, Guildford, by Dr Tom Farsides, of... view more (2001-07-12)

Organ donation after cardiac death
The babies were dying - without life support, they might live just another few minutes. Their families had said goodbye, and wanted their newborns to become organ donors, in hopes of saving another tiny life. But the babies' conditions couldn't meet the normal standards for organ donor eligibility.... view more (2008-08-15)

Chemical Industry Gives Mixed Response to Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme
The Chemical Industries Association (CIA) today expressed concern that the UK's allocation of greenhouse gas emissions is still not finally decided, but applauded the UK Government's decision to press the European Commission for approval of the revised limits.   view more (2005-02-15)

Diabetes, not obesity, increases risk of developing critical illness and early death
Diabetes puts people at risk of developing critical illness and dying early, but obesity without diabetes does not. A study published today in the open access journal Critical Care reveals that individuals suffering from diabetes are three times more at risk of developing critical illness and dying... view more (2006-09-25)

A Chilling Solution: Measuring Below-ground Carbon Without Destroying Trees
USDA Forest Service (FS) researchers have provided the first proof of concept for a method that allows scientists to study below-ground carbon allocation in trees without destroying them.   view more (2006-12-06)

Multiple organ failure and malignant tumors main causes of death in ICU and hospital
Multiple organ failure is the main cause of death in intensive care units. A study published today in the journal Critical Care shows that the main risk factors for death in the intensive care unit are central nervous system failure and cardiovascular failure, and the most frequent cause of death... view more (2006-11-03)

Increasing organ donor intentions
Training adolescents how to register as organ donors and video/group discussion combinations increase adolescents' intentions to register as organ donors. These are the findings presented today, Wednesday 5 September, by Dr Johannes Brug and colleagues, Department of Health Education and... view more (2001-08-31)

Emory algorithm improves kidney transplant chances for sensitized patients
Approximately one-third of the patients on the national waiting list for kidney transplants have only a small chance of receiving a new organ, no matter how long they are on the list. Due to prior transplants, pregnancies or blood transfusions, these patients have developed antibodies that make it... view more (2007-03-05)

'Domino' transplant program makes best use of altruistic donated kidneys
A team of Johns Hopkins researchers reporting their early experiences with "domino" kidney donation suggest that wider use of this strategy could effectively double the benefit of the organs from these non-directed, altruistic living donors.   view more (2006-07-28)

Survival of patients with lung failure depends on health of other organs
Doctors treating lung failure need to focus on the whole patient to improve the chance of patient survival. Research published on 9th July in Critical Care shows that the survival rate of patients admitted to hospital with lung failure alone is good, but diminishes if other vital organs fail. Hans... view more (2003-07-07)

Why do insects like to eat some plants more than others?
In a study appearing in the forthcoming issue of The American Naturalist, Tom E. X. Miller, Andrew J. Tyre, and Svata M. Louda (all of the University of Nebraska, Lincoln) examined herbivore dynamics, specifically why plants aren't all eaten at the same rate.   view more (2006-11-14)

Hidden heart condition increases the risk of death in patients waiting for kidney transplants
An often asymptomatic condition-systolic dysfunction, or decreased pumping of the heart-poses an increased risk of death for patients on kidney transplant waiting lists, according to a study appearing in the June 2008 issue of the Journal of the American Society Nephrology (JASN).   view more (2008-05-16)

New disaster preparedness strategy announced
In an unprecedented initiative, US and Canadian experts have developed a comprehensive framework to optimize and manage critical care resources during times of pandemic outbreaks or other mass critical care disasters.   view more (2008-05-05)

Radical reform is needed to stop the 'inhumane' practice of transplant tourism
The UK government must bring in presumed consent to organ donation or allow a controlled donor compensation programme for unrelated live donors, in order to bring the "inhumane" practice of transplant tourism from the UK to an end, claims a doctor in this week's BMJ.   view more (2008-06-16)

National guidance agencies do not enhance the NHS but distort the allocation of resources, say academics
In a report in this week's BMJ, the NHS guidance agencies come under fire for distorting the allocation of resources and not contributing to the performance and effectiveness of the Health Service. The system in Scotland is criticised for having two competing agencies, the Scottish Intercollegiate... view more (2001-09-26)

New Transplant Organ Sensor Technology
Scientists at the University of Ulster have unveiled a monitoring system that can ensure transplant organs arrive in pristine condition for the life-saving surgery. They have developed tiny sensors which are inserted in the organs, and which monitor if there has been any deterioration in the... view more (2002-05-22)

Using contrast enhanced sonography improves diagnosis of liver and spleen injuries
Contrast-enhanced sonography shows liver and spleen injuries better than non-contrast enhanced sonography.   view more (2006-10-02)

Severity of diabetes is key determinant of heart transplant success
Having diabetes should not automatically disqualify you from being considered for a heart transplant.   view more (2006-11-07)

Newspaper Articles on Organ Transplantation Mostly Positive, Study Shows
A content analysis of newspaper stories about organ and tissue donation, conducted by researchers at the University at Buffalo, found an almost 4:1 ratio of positive-to-negative articles on the subject.   view more (2007-06-18)

Researchers aim to cut future need for liver transplants
University of Edinburgh scientists have identified primitive liver cells —possibly dormant from the earliest developmental stage of a human being — which have the potential to mature into different cells types and help repair a failing liver.   view more (2006-07-07)
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