Tuesday, 10-6-09

-Organ Recipients Benefit from Quick Diagnosis of Inner Ear Infections
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091004140945.htm#

Researchers have found that prompt treatment for otisis media, a common inner ear infection, can help organ recipients live longer and develop fewer complications with their new organ.

Organ transplant recipients often develop inner ear infections from bacterial growth and causes aggravated chronic otisis media which can lead to a life-threatening complication.

((This story had no real human element but should have had a doctor or one of the researchers saying exactly why it would help organ recipients in particular and how much.))

((The article also did not really state what was next but should have talked about how/what doctors will do with this research and what the next step is in getting the word out and treating patients in this situation.))

-Transplant Recipients Experience Worse Results with Cancer
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/05/090515191549.htm

-New Techniques Train Body to Tolerate Transplanted Organ Instead of Using Immunosuppressants
http://www.nature.com/news/2008/080123/full/news.2008.521.html