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Raising awareness on organ transplant
THE Covid-19 pandemic has impacted organ transplant work tremendously.
Covid-19 vaccine: Those with severe allergies, should wait
SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): There are some groups of people who should wait to receive a Covid-19 vaccine, including those with a history of severe allergic reactions, said a panel of experts on Thursday (Dec 17).
Singapore brain bank receives first donations of brains for research
SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): The one-year-old Brain Bank Singapore (BBS) welcomed its first two "deposits" this year, with the first of two brains donated on Sept 10.
Army hospital performs bowel transplants from live donors
FOR the first time in history, doctors in Vietnam have successfully carried out two bowel transplants from live donors, considered one of the most difficult organ transplant techniques.
Human organ transplant rules updated
BEIJING: China has enforced updated regulations on human organ transplants starting from Monday, replacing the previous version introduced in June 2006, said the National Health Commission.
Vietnam hopes to repatriate British pilot after treating him for Covid-19
HANOI (Vietnam News/ANN): Vietnam’s most critically ill Covid-19 patient, a British pilot, has now been deemed to be coronavirus-free, and the health ministry is considering the option of sending him back to the UK for further care depending on his condition.
Pneumonia is a complication of many respiratory infections, including Covid-19
This infection of the alveoli in our lungs is a common, and potentially fatal, disease in young children all over the world.
Pakistan cracks down on illegal organ trade
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani authorities said on Wednesday (Feb 18) they have intensified a crackdown on the illegal trade of bodily organs after a high-profile death due to an illegal kidney transplant. Police in central Punjab province launched the operation against organ trade rackets after the death of the 34-year-old daughter of top comedian Umar Sharif on Tuesday.
Band comprising organ transplant recipients plays in honour of Australian donor
Five people who benefited from Chongqing teacher Phillip Hancock’s liver, kidneys and corneas after his death are now making music.
Unrest over economic hardships: How ordinary Iranians are coping
The US economic sanctions are biting hard on Iran, forcing its people to find ways to be self-sufficient.
