Articles related to "Organ Transplantation"

Organ transplantation may be a life-saving option, but they are not without their challenges and risks.

Many seniors erroneously assume that they are too old or have conditions making them ineligible to give the gift of life. Learn about U.S. organ & tissue donations.

Human organs do not last forever. When an organ fails, it needs to be replaced. Each year, thousands of patients die because an organ is not available for transplant.

Doctors hope to find cures for Parkinson's disease and other maladies by testing on cross human and animal embryos.

Transplantation is a necessary medical procedure to replace damaged organs. But should organs be available only to those who are willing to donate organs themselves?

The question of what constitutes a 'good life' is of fundamental importance not only in philosophy, but also for biomedical ethics.

The Art of Creative Nonfiction, by Lee Gutkind, covers the art and craft of creative nonfiction.

The body produces cortisol for many purposes, which has led to clinical applications of synthetic glucocorticoids. However, too much can be problematic.

Several autoimmune conditions, such as Sjogren's syndrome, thyroiditis, and rheumatoid arthritis, have consistently been linked to malignant or non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Pneumonia is an inflammation or infection of the lungs most commonly caused by a bacteria or virus, but can also result from opportunistic fungi.

There is no viable alternative to drug testing in animals. Use of animals is not cruel anymore and ethical guidelines are followed worldwide.

The use of animals for scientific research is a controversial topic. There are, however, a number of committees involved in ensuring the ethical treatment of animals.