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Understanding Pakistani Communities' Views on Organ Donation Abroad

December 16, 2025

Pakistani communities around the world have unique perspectives on organ donation. This review looks at what stops or encourages them to donate organs after death. First, let's talk about the barriers. Many Pakistanis have cultural and religious beliefs that shape their views. Some think that donat

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A Miracle in a Coffin: The Story of a Woman Who Wasn't Ready to Go

November 24, 2025

In a surprising turn of events, a 65-year-old woman from Phitsanulok, Thailand, was found alive in a coffin just as she was about to be cremated. The incident took place at Wat Rat Prakhong Tham, a Buddhist temple in Nonthaburi, near Bangkok. The woman's brother had brought her to the temple after

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Letters of Thanks: A Simple Idea to Encourage More Organ Donors in South Korea

November 22, 2025

In South Korea, there's a big need for more organ donors. People are looking for new ways to encourage donations. One idea is to share letters of thanks from those who received organs. These letters could show the impact of donation on people's lives. Researchers looked at 98 letters from organ rec

religion

The Alevi Faith and Organ Donation: A Unique Perspective

October 25, 2025

The Alevi-Bektashi community, spread across Türkiye and beyond, holds a distinctive view on organ donation. For them, donating organs after death is seen as a way to achieve eternal salvation. This belief is deeply rooted in their social norms, known as erkân. A recent study explored this topic by

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Two Athletes, One Heartbeat: The Unlikely Friendship of Erik and Elmar

August 18, 2025

In the world of sports, rivals often become friends, but Erik Van Rompaye and Elmar Sprink took it a step further. They met at the World Transplant Games in Perth, Australia, in 2023. Both had received life-saving organ transplants and were already accomplished athletes before their surgeries. Van R

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India's Brain Death Dilemma: Law, Belief, and Organ Donation

June 20, 2025

India's stance on brain death, also known as death by neurologic criteria, is complex. This concept is widely accepted in many parts of the world. However, in India, things are a bit different. The Transplantation of Human Organs Act of 1994 recognizes brain death as legal death. Yet, this recogniti

entertainment

How TV Shows Shape Our Views on Organ Donation

May 23, 2025

TV shows have a big impact on how we see the world. One example is the popular medical drama Grey's Anatomy. It often shows doctors as selfless heroes. But does this influence how we think about organ donation? Researchers wanted to find out if watching such shows makes people more likely to sign u

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Why Aren't More People Donating Organs in India?

May 20, 2025

The need for organ transplants is growing, but the number of people willing to donate organs in India is not keeping up. This is a big problem because many people die while waiting for a suitable organ. A recent study tried to figure out why this is happening. It looked at the knowledge, attitudes,

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Wasted Hearts: The Untapped Potential in Organ Donation

May 2, 2025

The need for heart transplants is on the rise. Yet, a shocking number of usable hearts go to waste in North America. More than two-thirds of viable hearts are discarded. This is a huge problem. It's not just about the numbers. It's about the lives that could be saved. The situation calls for a fresh

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Why Do Families Say No? The Challenge of Organ Donation

April 19, 2025

In the realm of healthcare, a critical role is played by organ procurement coordinators. These professionals are tasked with a sensitive and crucial job: obtaining family consent for organ donation from deceased individuals. This process is far from straightforward, especially given the low rates of