Gift of life

Article Abstract:

Organ donation extends the lives of seriously-ill patients and may comfort the bereaved. However, demand exceeds supply. A prerequisite of transplantation, brain-stem death, occurs in only 1% of deaths in the UK. The public may also be unsure of factors affecting organ suitability. Replacing the donor card system with an opting-out scheme could improve supply.

Cover Story, Portrayals, Transplantation of organs, tissues, etc., Organ transplantation, Tissue transplantation, Transplantation

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The man from UNCTAD

Article Abstract:

UNCTAD is assisting the governments of developing countries by providing them with computers and software. UNCTAD is providing computerized customs systems that provide trade data, cut costs, and expedite transactions.

International aspects, Telecommunications systems, Science and technology policy, Telecommunication systems, United Nations. Conference on Trade and Development

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Geoff Stedman

Article Abstract:

In an underground laboratory at Cashmere, near Christchurch in New Zealand, a suite of the world's most sensitive ring lasers is being built to measure tiny variations in the Earth's rotation.

Methods, Usage, Earth, Lasers, Geophysical research, Astronomical rotation

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