Right from trying to grow artificial organs inside a laboratory to exploring whether animal organs can be used in humans, researchers have been breaching new frontiers.
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External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, undergoing treatment at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) for kidney failure, might have to wait for at least 15-30 days before she finds a matching kidney donor, sources at AIIMS said.
Read MoreLanes Of Hope: How Green Corridors Help Save Lives
A green corridor refers to a route that is demarcated and cleared out for an ambulance carrying harvested organs. The objective is to ensure that the in-transit organ arrives at its destination in the shortest time possible.
Read MoreUnsung Heroes Of Organ Donation In India
In a country where the number of organ donations is abysmal, these individuals remind us how a simple gesture can save lives.
Read MoreDead Teen’s Organs Give A Fresh Lease Of Life To Four
An 18-year-old youth, who was declared brain dead following an accident, has given fresh lease of life to four people with his organs which were donated.
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