Organ Donation
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Rabies case: Others who had contact with disease sought
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Public and military health officials say they're trying to identify people in at least five states who had close contact with an organ donor who died of rabies or with the organ recipients because they might require treatment.
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Family forges rare friendship after tragic loss
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One family's tragedy gave more than 100 people renewed hope. Recently, they again met with the recipient of their son's heart for one special night.
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World AIDS Day, doctors support HIV organ transplants
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A group of doctors is calling on Congress to support HIV organ donations - a move that could save thousands of lives every year.
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BET 'Making a Difference' Awards: Maryland woman nominated Ola Ojewumi
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When she was just 11-years old, University of Maryland senior Ola Ojewumi was diagnosed with a rare heart condition. She just collapsed one day and woke up in a hospital—with a new heart and a new kidney. Now, she is being honored by BET.
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Organ donor payment: Should donors be compensated?
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It is currently illegal to sell your organs. But a new poll by NPR and Thomson Reuters says a majority of people support compensating donors in some way.
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