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Medical History Moment – First Successful Kidney Transplant

Medical History Moment – First Successful Kidney Transplant

  • Post author:MedCure Info
  • Post published:December 23, 2017
  • Post category:Body Donation/Medcure/Medical Advancements

Dr Murray and his team performing the first successful kidney transplant On December 23, 1954, Richard Herrick became the first person to receive a successful kidney transplant. The 23 year…

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Spotlight: EMT and First Responder Training

Spotlight: EMT and First Responder Training

  • Post author:MedCure Info
  • Post published:November 10, 2017
  • Post category:Medcure/Medical Advancements

EMTs are quite literally life savers. In a medical emergency, a patient’s life often relies on EMTs’ prompt response time and medical care. One of the most helpful skills an…

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National Hospice and Palliative Care Month 2017

National Hospice and Palliative Care Month 2017

  • Post author:MedCure Info
  • Post published:November 3, 2017
  • Post category:End-of-Life Care and Planning/Medcure

November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month and hospices across the country are reaching out to raise awareness about the highest quality care for all people coping with life-limiting…

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FAQ- Can I request which research study I would like my donation to benefit?
The science behind body donation is fascinating

FAQ- Can I request which research study I would like my donation to benefit?

  • Post author:MedCure Info
  • Post published:October 12, 2017
  • Post category:Body Donation/FAQs/Medcure

Many people are drawn to the idea of being a whole body donor by their desire to contribute to the medical community, especially to causes or institutions that hold special…

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Spotlight: Advancements in Orthopedic Medicine

Spotlight: Advancements in Orthopedic Medicine

  • Post author:MedCure Info
  • Post published:October 3, 2017
  • Post category:Body Donation/Medcure/Medical Advancements

As we age, so too do our bones and joints. Through the years, our bones may suffer breaks or fractures and our joints may sustain injuries or develop arthritis. The…

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FAQ – When should the donation consent forms be completed and who should sign them?

FAQ – When should the donation consent forms be completed and who should sign them?

  • Post author:MedCure Info
  • Post published:August 17, 2017
  • Post category:Body Donation/FAQs/Medcure

Source: pressmaster/Adobe Stock One of the key components to the whole body donation process is completing the donation consent forms. These forms grant MEDCURE permission to make arrangements to bring…

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Medical History Moment – The Founding of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Medical History Moment – The Founding of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

  • Post author:MedCure Info
  • Post published:August 4, 2017
  • Post category:Medcure/Medical Advancements

Image: Adobe Stock On August 4th, 1893, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine opened in Baltimore, MD as the first medical research university in the United States. In its 124…

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Medical History Moment – First IVF Baby Born

Medical History Moment – First IVF Baby Born

  • Post author:MedCure Info
  • Post published:July 25, 2017
  • Post category:Medcure/Medical Advancements

July 25th, 1978, 11:47 pm, Louise Joy Brown, the first baby successfully conceived via In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) was born. This method, pioneered by Dr. Patrick Steptoe and Dr. Robert Edwards, has led…

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FAQ – What Happens If I Move After I Register?

FAQ – What Happens If I Move After I Register?

  • Post author:MedCure Info
  • Post published:July 20, 2017
  • Post category:Body Donation/FAQs/Medcure

Image: Kurhan/Adobestock There's a good chance that your contact information may change, maybe even a few times, in between your initial registration and when it comes time for your family…

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Donate Life ECHO

Donate Life ECHO

  • Post author:MedCure Info
  • Post published:July 9, 2017
  • Post category:Medcure

Promoting Awareness for Organ and Tissue Donation in Multicultural Communities   Donate Life ECHO is a national campaign, running from July 9th to July 22nd, to highlight the importance of…

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