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Overview: Lung transplantation is an accepted modality of treatment for advanced stage lung disease. Since the early 1990s, more than 25,000 lung transplants have been performed at centers around the world. The agency for health care policy and ...

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More than 25,000 lung transplants have been performed since the early 1990s. Learn why a lung transplant may be needed. http://bit.ly/95HU4B

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Oakley mom of lung recipient raises donor awareness as Brentwood mom donates kidney to son - ContraCostaTimes.com

contracostatimes.com — “Fledgling East Contra Costa nonprofit geared toward helping families of transplant patientsView full resource at contracostatimes.com

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Oakley mom of lung recipient raises donor awareness: Fledgling East Contra Costa nonprofit geared toward helping... http://t.co/Xo2pPi22

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Helene Campbell, double lung transplant patient, gets her first breath of fresh air since surgery | News | National Post

news.nationalpost.com — “OTTAWA — On Monday, an Ottawa woman drew her first breath of outdoor air since her double lung transplant more than three weeks ago. Helene Campbell, 21, tweeted a photo of herself wrapped in a patchwork quilt sitting in the sunshine outside Toronto General Hospital. “Its my first time outside since April 5th, as I...View full resource at news.nationalpost.com

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Double lung transplant patient gets her first breath of fresh air since surgery: Helene Campbell, 21, tweeted a ... http://t.co/o4Tzh2T9

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Vitamin D May Affect Lung Transplant Success - Yahoo! News

news.yahoo.com — “From Yahoo! News: FRIDAY, April 27 (HealthDay News) -- Vitamin D is important for the health of lung transplant patients, a new study suggests.View full resource at news.yahoo.com

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Vitamin D May Affect Lung Transplant Success:

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Vitamin D May Affect Lung Transplant Success: http://t.co/Ss6mNNwT

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TODAY Health - Teen gets lung transplant in time to attend her prom

todayhealth.today.msnbc.msn.com — “TODAY Health - Teen gets lung transplant in time to attend her promView full resource at todayhealth.today.msnbc.msn.com

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Teen gets lung transplant in time to attend her prom: Even to the casual observer, Victoria Chakwin, with hair t... http://t.co/JDEJvjjl

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North Texas Lung Transplant Patient Making History « CBS Dallas / Fort Worth

dfw.cbslocal.com — “Michael Young of Grand Prairie never set out to make medical history. The 59-year-old simply made it a point to take care of himself, follow his doctorsâ?? orders and diligently adhere to his medication. In June, Young will become one of a small group of lung transplant patients who have survives 20 years past their surgery. News, Sports, Weather, Traffic and the Best of DFWView full resource at dfw.cbslocal.com

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Amazing story about one of our first lung transplant patients! We've since completed +300. http://t.co/UFCJNty9

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Double-lung recipient suffers setback before 21st birthday - Health - CBC News

cbc.ca — “Hélène Campbell, a double-lung transplant recipient and online organ donation crusader, has suffered a setback, forcing her to use steroids to help strengthen her new lungs, her mother said on her daughter's 21st birthday.View full resource at cbc.ca

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Lung transplant recipient to promote donor awareness | Courier-Post | courierpostonline.com

courierpostonline.com — “On Sunday, retired Air Force Lt. Col. Michael Bonnette will stretch and warm up with thousands of other Delaware Valley residents ready to participate in the Dash for Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness.View full resource at courierpostonline.com

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University Hospitals Transplant Institute broadens scope, adds lung and heart transplant support for patients: http://t.co/Py8XxoWk

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Yale-New Haven Hospital - Hospital/Clinic - New Haven, CT - Don't Wait, Donate | Facebook

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April is National Donate Life Month, when we recognize generosity of donors. Learn about our donation event on 4/23. http://t.co/AGRhr2C7

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Parents Give Turkish Girl With Cystic Fibrosis Part Of Their Lungs For Rare Live Donor Transplant

huffingtonpost.com — “This month, the parents of a chronically ill schoolgirl each gave part of their lungs for a live donor transplant to save their daughter's life, the Austrian Times reports.View full resource at huffingtonpost.com

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Infectious Disease News - Sinonasal persistence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa after lung transplantation |3981405

mdlinx.com — “Infectious Disease Medical Article: Sinonasal persistence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa after lung transplantationView full resource at mdlinx.com

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Sinonasal persistence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa after lung transplantation: Journal of Cystic Fibrosis http://t.co/ogGCIsEk #ID

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Hunger Games Canadian premiere gets a special guest... - Toronto.com

toronto.com — “Ottawa woman awaiting double lung transplant will be the belle of the ball at tonight’s Toronto premiere of The Hunger Games.View full resource at toronto.com

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Hunger Games Canadian premiere gets a special guest, courtesy of Ellen DeGeneres http://t.co/nJpyBG3a

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Luella Love: New Lungs for a New Life — News Room - UNC Health Care

news.unchealthcare.org — “A 48-year-old Concord woman receives a double-lung transplant, giving her a second chance at life, a life her mother had been told wouldn’t exceed her daughter’s entry to kindergarten.View full resource at news.unchealthcare.org

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11 is lucky number for woman with #CysticFibrosis -- new lungs gave her 2nd chance at life. http://t.co/zKV10ekc #CF

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Given a second chance, lung transplant patient moves forward with gusto - Scope - medical blog - Stanford University School of Medicine

scopeblog.stanford.edu — “Given a second chance, lung transplant patient moves forward with gusto - Scope - medical blog - Stanford University School of MedicineView full resource at scopeblog.stanford.edu

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