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World Blood Donor Day 2019: The ABC of blood donation

Posted By Editorial Team, June 14, 2019 at 04:14pm

Blood donation is a noble act that can save the lives of millions all across the world. Today, on World Blood Donation Day, here is all you need to know about this global campaign, its significance and other important facets of blood donation.
World Blood Donor Day 2019: 7 amazing ways it boosts the donor’s health

Posted By Editorial Team, June 14, 2019 at 01:41pm

As we celebrate World Blood Donor Day today and encourage more people to donate blood and save lives, we share with you how the donor also benefits from this process.
Top Delhi surgeons under police scanner in international kidney racket

Posted By IANS, June 10, 2019 at 08:35am

The Fortis hospital has been served notice in cases relating to the violation of Transplantation of Human Organs Act.
Study: marijuana may not affect kidney transplant outcomes

Posted By ANI, November 21, 2018 at 05:58pm

According to a new study published in the Clinical Kidney Journal, the usage of marijuana by kidney donors has no measurable effect on the outcome of kidney transplants for donors or recipients.
23-year-old gets a new lease of life due to heart and lung transplant

Posted By Editorial Team, September 14, 2018 at 12:33pm

Organ donation is the need of the hour. Lakhs of people are waiting to receive organs. But, now a 23-year-old man from Jalana, Maharashtra, can lead a healthy life due to organ donation.
Being human: Colleague donates a kidney to save the life of a junior

Posted By Editorial Team, September 12, 2018 at 09:05am

In a rare instance, a senior colleague offered to donate a kidney to her fellow colleague who was suffering from Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD).
Mumbai hospital culminates month-long organ donation awareness drive

Posted By Editorial Team, September 03, 2018 at 12:46pm

Every year over 5 lakh people in India lose their lives waiting for an organ. Fortis Hospital, Kalyan has taken an initiative to fix this issue.
National Eye Donation Fortnight: 5 facts you ought to know

Posted By Aishwarya Iyer, August 31, 2018 at 03:54pm

There have been considerable efforts from the government, NGOs and private institutes to increase public awareness about the need for an increased eye donation. Yet the donation figures remain abysmally low. The reason for hesitance is due to lack of awareness about the process as well as deep-rooted superstitions.
6 things about kidney transplant that you should know before going under the knife

Posted By Debjani Arora, August 29, 2018 at 01:24pm

You might have to be on dialysis for a while after the transplant until your new kidney starts working which can take a few days to weeks. Know about other facts on transplant which will help you to plan better.
Eating nuts may boost sperm count

Posted By Agencies, July 05, 2018 at 10:47am

For men planning for fatherhood, regularly consuming 60 gms of nuts can improve the quality and quantity of sperm.
Naga students initiate blood-donation camp for unprivileged patients

Posted By ANI, June 30, 2018 at 10:09am

In a move to render services to the people, especially for the needy and poorer section of the society, a blood-donation camp was held at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) hospital recently in the national capital.
Know what happens if the person is infused with wrong blood group

Posted By Aishwarya Vaidya, June 15, 2018 at 03:47pm

Many problems can arise if the person is infused with the wrong blood group.
World Blood Donor Day: Know the conditions in which you can donate blood

Posted By ANI, June 14, 2018 at 12:44pm

All you need to know about blood donation.
World Blood Donor Day - 10 things to keep in mind before and after blood donation

Posted By Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti, June 14, 2018 at 10:28am

Planning to donate blood? Dr Nitin Agarwal shares some important tips you should know.
SRCC Children's Hospital launches one-of-a kind blood bank at the hospital

Posted By Editorial Team, June 12, 2018 at 10:54am

The blood bank is dedicated to the children of Mumbai.
Bengaluru: Brain-dead organ donor saves 7 lives

Posted By Editorial Team, May 17, 2018 at 04:16pm

A 42-year-old man, named Chandru donated his liver, both the kidneys and heart valves to save the lives of 7 needy people after he was declared brain dead.
Welcomed: Addition of organ donation column in driving licence

Posted By Agencies, May 10, 2018 at 09:44am

One organ donor can save upto 8 lives. Owing to which, organ donation is gaining momentum
Things you should know about kidney transplants

Posted By Pavitra Sampath, March 10, 2018 at 11:34am

Here are some frequently asked questions on kidney transplant answered.
Iraqi mother donates part of her liver to save life of her one-and-half-year-old girl at Noida Hospital

Posted By Agencies, March 07, 2018 at 11:20am

A one-and-half-year-old girl from Iraq suffering from a rare inherited liver disorder was given a new lease of life after her mother donated a part of her liver.
Mother gave a new lease of life to her 1 and a half year old daughter through a liver transplant surgery

Posted By Editorial Team, March 07, 2018 at 11:08am

After 6 weeks of her birth, she was diagnosed with Alagille Syndrome, a genetic disorder that affects the liver, heart, and other parts of the body.