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PatientsLikeMe : Transplants Community
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Most Recently Shared on March 9, 2010 at 6:06 pm By:
PatientsLikeMe launches organ transplant community w/support from Novartis http://tinyurl.com/yzkv3fb
A Struggle To Define 'Death' For Organ Donors : Shots - Health Blog : NPR
npr.org — “A new method of obtaining organs for transplantation has some in the medical community questioning whether donors are technically "dead." The controversy centers around how one defines "dead" — something that turns out to be pretty complicated.” View full resource at npr.org
Most Recently Shared on March 28, 2012 at 2:33 pm By:
A Struggle To Define 'Death' For Organ Donors http://t.co/y6z9eGAm
Kidney disease awareness within the African American community - The Washington Post
washingtonpost.com — “In the U.S., blacks are at greater risk of needing dialysis and transplantation. A patient, a donor and a survivor share their tales of shock, strength and hope.” View full resource at washingtonpost.com
Most Recently Shared on March 23, 2012 at 9:06 pm By:
JohnsHopkinsMedicine Health News
#Kidney disease is becoming highly concentrated in #AfricanAmerican communities. http://t.co/cVCmsyVb @blkwomenshealth
Unhealthy Lifestyle Could Lead To Fatty Liver Disease | Scott & White Healthcare Community blog
community.sw.org — “There’s a disturbing new trend in liver disease, and it could be the leading cause of liver cancer and liver transplants in the next 10 to 15 years.” View full resource at community.sw.org
Most Recently Shared on March 16, 2012 at 2:43 pm By:
Scott & White Healthcare System and Health Site
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Is On the Rise http://t.co/4MeH6okU
The Value of Openness: The PatientsLikeMe Blog » patient blogger
blog.patientslikeme.com — “The Value of Openness: The PatientsLikeMe Blog » patient blogger” View full resource at blog.patientslikeme.com
Most Recently Shared on March 12, 2012 at 9:00 pm By:
@carlyfindlay @ej_butler thanks! Are you a member of our community? We're running a patient blogger series on our blog http://t.co/pWPdbLnS
The Value of Openness: The PatientsLikeMe Blog » MS Awareness Week: Real-World Descriptions (and a Poem!) from Our MS Community
blog.patientslikeme.com — “The Value of Openness: The PatientsLikeMe Blog » MS Awareness Week: Real-World Descriptions (and a Poem!) from Our MS Community” View full resource at blog.patientslikeme.com
Most Recently Shared on March 12, 2012 at 5:31 pm By:
For MS Awareness Week: Real-World Descriptions (and a Poem!) from Our #MS Community http://t.co/hcIZzdoZ | @mssociety #hcsm #epatient
POZ - March #178 : The Right to Give Life - by Rita Rubin
poz.com — “People with HIV can receive organ transplants, which they need at rates higher than their negative peers. If a positive person wants to donate an organ, though, it?s another story: Federal law forbids HIV-positive people from donating organs--even to other positive people. While the HIV community and health care professionals are fighting to lift the ban, one couple shows why it is high time to change this outdated law.” View full resource at poz.com
Most Recently Shared on February 27, 2012 at 10:59 pm By:
Should the US lift the ban on transplanting organs from HIV+ donors into HIV+ patients? My 1st story for POZ magazine: http://t.co/DO4Id3wY
Urgent Need To Tackle Low Number Of Organ Donors From BME Communities Highlighted By Research
medicalnewstoday.com — “There is an urgent need to increase the number of organ donors from black and minority ethnic (BME) groups in countries with a strong tradition of immigration, such as the UK, USA, Canada and the” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
Most Recently Shared on February 18, 2012 at 8:05 am By:
MNT Transplants News Health News
Urgent Need To Tackle Low Number Of Organ Donors From BME Communities Highlighted By Research http://t.co/DDULKdWN #transplants
National Donor Day « MUSC Health Community Blog
newsroom.muschealth.com — “National Donor Day « MUSC Health Community Blog” View full resource at newsroom.muschealth.com
Most Recently Shared on February 14, 2012 at 6:44 pm By:
Yes, it is Valentine's Day, but it is also National Donor Day. http://t.co/Nb5oDtet Some grateful transplant patients speak.
Community Blood Council of New Jersey
givebloodnj.org — “Community Blood Council of New Jersey” View full resource at givebloodnj.org
Most Recently Shared on February 6, 2012 at 4:07 pm By:
RT @CMCNJBlood Our local hospitals need platelets for transplant operations. Please make an appointment today. http://t.co/u8ygPkdU
Study of Two Sisters Sheds Light on Lymphoma Evolution
aacr.org — “PHILADELPHIA — When a 41-year-old woman was diagnosed with chronic-phase chronic myeloid leukemia, she received a bone marrow transplant and subsequent leukocyte infusion from her sister. These treatments controlled her leukemia, but seven years later, both sisters developed follicular lymphoma.Although the phenomenon of a donor passing a malignancy to a recipient is well documented and considered a minimal risk to those in the transplant community, this case gave scientists the unique opp” View full resource at aacr.org
Most Recently Shared on December 12, 2011 at 7:25 pm By:
Stand Up To Cancer Health Organization
RT @aacr: A study sheds light on lymphoma evolution http://t.co/aigMkdGy Read it in Cancer Discovery, hear it at #ASH11. #AACR #SU2C
Referral: Maryn McKenna On Regulatory Obstacles To Fecal Transplants
afludiary.blogspot.com — “Covering Pandemic and Seasonal Influenza, H5N1 `Bird Flu, Emerging Infectious Diseases, public health, community & Individual preparedness, and anything else that piques my admittedly eclectic interests” View full resource at afludiary.blogspot.com
Most Recently Shared on December 9, 2011 at 3:40 pm By:
Maryn McKenna Health Communicator
and @Fla_Medic found it! http://t.co/TaNal5DF RT @marynmck: yes! trying to track down book RT @markowenmartin: @asmkelly
Internet Strangers Fund 3-Year-Old’s Bone Marrow Transplant - ABC News
abcnews.go.com — “Members of the Internet community reddit have joined together to raise over $50,000 for the bone marrow transplant of 3-year-old Lucas Gonzalez. Lucas Gonzalez of Jacksonville, Fla., was born with a rare primary immune deficiency disorder called Hyper IGM Syndrome. The disorder severely limits Lucas’s ability to fight off diseases and requires him to take multiple medicines and intravenous drugs to stay healthy. It severely limits his lifestyle as well. “I can’t do ” View full resource at abcnews.go.com
Most Recently Shared on December 7, 2011 at 11:25 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Health Advocate and Active Health Library
Strangers Fund Boy's Marrow Transplant: Members of the Internet community reddit have joined together to raise o... http://t.co/ulNzKci9
Careers at PatientsLikeMe : PatientsLikeMe
patientslikeme.com — “Join the PatientsLikeMe team and help us change the face of health care.” View full resource at patientslikeme.com
Most Recently Shared on December 7, 2011 at 10:20 pm By:
Interested in making a difference in patients’ lives? We're hiring! #uxjobs #marketingjobs #researchjobs #jobs http://t.co/WdClLYUF
OnSurg.com - Fellowship Training in Transplant Surgery
onsurg.com — “OnSurg is the first comprehensive online community for general surgeons.” View full resource at onsurg.com
Most Recently Shared on November 17, 2011 at 11:42 pm By:
Chris Porter Surgeon, Physician, and Doctor
How does one become a transplant surgeon? Here's the path: http://t.co/6oRG4PKR
ADHD/ADD Community : PatientsLikeMe
patientslikeme.com — “PatientsLikeMe: Share your experiences with treatments. Find patients just like you. Learn from others who know. Join now!” View full resource at patientslikeme.com
Most Recently Shared on October 19, 2011 at 5:18 pm By:
It's #ADHD #awareness week. Learn from real world #patient experience on @patientslikeme. #adhdawarenessweek http://t.co/Q8s3tmFO
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