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New Developments in Research.

Printing NEW Kidneys could be the way of the future for those needing kidney transplants.

This is a great short (15 minute) video for those interested in seeing the latest developments with printing organs and mainly kidneys. 90% of those on a transplant list currently are waiting for kidneys.

Well worth the watch. Continue to hope, it's coming!

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/20/printing-organs_n_1160307.html?1324396773

Facebook adds organ donor status, registry to timeline
It was inevitable..There have been several occasions where people have been lucky enough to have found a compatible donor through facebook and other social media sites. Now, this has been taken to a completely other level with the Founder of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg providing an organ donor button for quicker access to waiting lists.
Not sure how this will work for those outside the US but at least it's a step in the right direction.

Interested in reading more?

http://tvnz.co.nz/technology-news/facebook-calls-members-flag-organ-donor-status-4860713 

 

02 May 2012
 

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