National Kidney Donation Organization (NKDO) Initiates Living Donor Mentor Program at Three Major Kidney Transplant Centers

Medicine & Technology Nov 05, 2021

The National Kidney Donation Organization (NKDO) has implemented Donor Connect, a living donor mentor program, at three major kidney transplant centers: Hackensack University Medical Center’s Kidney Transplant Program, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, and Penn Transplant Institute.

Leonardo DiCaprio’s Earth Alliance Organization Pledges $5M to the Burning Amazon

Aug 27, 2019

The environmental organization says it will directly fund efforts to fight the Amazonian blaze.

MIT and Harvard Receive $4.5 Million Each for Marijuana Research from Former Student

May 02, 2019

Man gives a total of nine million dollars to his alma maters.

Gay and Bisexual Men in the U.S.May Be Allowed to Donate Blood

Nov 15, 2014

Panel considers lifting FDA ban on blood donations by gay men.

What Does Social Media Say About the Ebola Outbreak?

Oct 14, 2014

This morning, the king of social media himself, Facebook Founder Mark Zuckerberg and his wife announced their plans to aid in medical efforts by donating $25 million to the Centers for Disease Control Foundation. The news arrived this morning as the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that issues with containment and assessment of the Ebola virus’ impact may lead to a 1,000% increase in infections (10,000 cases a week) by as early as this December.