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Tragic Human Error Lead to Transplantation of HIV-positive Organs |
 ...doctors have transplanted to three recipients organs that were infected by HIV. The information was provided by the hospital in Florence. The doctors from the Careggi hospital said that the liver and kidneys of an HIV-positive woman were transplanted after a laboratory biologist mistakenly wrote on a woman's medical records that she tested negative for the virus.
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New Saliva Test to Save 1,000 Unborn Babies Each Year |
 ...f pre-eclampsia.
Researchers think that the saliva test might be more reliable. This is because saliva is seen by the scientists as the "overflow" system for urate. It is not excreted through the kidneys but in the gut. Thus the true raise in urate levels can be identified more precisely.
In case the trials of the test prove to be successful, researches hope the test could be performed at home using a simple kit. ... |
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Woman's kidneys become a super-prise in TV show |
| ...In a new Dutch reality show a woman with a deadly illness will choose one of the contestants to give her kidneys to after she dies. The TV show that has already raised a lot of concerns and argues, will start this week.
In spite of the fact that De Grote Donorshow (The Big Donor show) is criticized by the government and ruling Cristain coalition parties as being "unethical", the BNN broadcaster is determined to fulfil... |
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Woman lives with needles inside her body |
 ... grandparents, who were disappointed she was not a boy. After she arrived at hospital, X-ray showed numerous sewing needles all over her body, some very close to vital organs: lungs, bladder, liver, kidneys, head, neck, shoulders and others. One needle in her brain had broken into several pieces.
Though woman never complained of any health problems until she gave birth, performing an operation now is an urging necess... |
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NY Plans to Introduce Transplant Ambulance |
 ...e doctors have the necessary equipment to remove the organs before they become unsuitable for transplant. It can take just a few hours or less for a doctor to remove the vital organ such as liver, or kidneys to save someone's life.
The "organ removal" ambulance is the first of its kind plan in the US, while in several areas of Europe this system proved to be quite successful.
The ambulance will arrive at place aft... |
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