Friday, August 29, 2014

This 7-Year Old Boy Begged His Mother To Let Him Die. His Reason Will Make You Cry.


Chen Xiaotian was only 7 when he was diagnosed with the brain tumor that would kill him. If that wasn’t enough bad news for his family, his mother Zhou Lu was diagnosed with kidney disease. They both would need to struggle just to live a shadow of the life everyone else has.
So, Chen made a brave decision as he got worse. He asked his mother just to let him die… so that she may live.
Chen Xiaotian was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor just months before his own mother discovered she had kidney disease.
Chen Xiaotian with his mother before he became ill A Chinese mum who nursed her dying son for two years even though she was seriously ill herself has been cured after doctors used the boy's kidney when he died to save her life. The tragic story started when Chen Xiaotian from Jinzhou city in Hubei province in central China was diagnosed as having a malignant brain tumour aged just five. He was treated and given an operation and for a few months it seemed that everything was well, but then the tumour returned with a vengeance and doctors told his parents there was little chance he would survive. In addition his mother Zhou Lu, 34, had been diagnosed as suffering from kidney failure that left her permanently ill and in need of dialysis treatment. Despite her illness however she continued to care for her son, taking him for regular treatment at the hospital as he gradually worsened. Eventually he became blind and shortly before he died had become bedridden and virtually paralysed, with his mother and grandmother having to do everything to care for him. Grandma Lu Yuanxiu, 57, said: "The doctors approached me rather than his mother because of the sensitive nature of the issue. They told me that my grandson not survive but his kidneys could help his mother and also save to other lives as well. "I discussed it with Zhou and she refused point-blank, she absolutely didn't want to hear any talk of that happening." But the Gran had enlisted the help of her grandson who had told his mother: "I want to save your life." In tears, his mother had agreed to the doctor's proposal saying that what changed her mind was the thought that if her son was to die, part of him would live on in her. Doctors confirmed that the tissue match was perfect and when he died on April 2, he was quickly moved to the operating theatre where his kidneys and liver were removed donated to his mother and two other people. The second kidney went to a 21-year-old girl and his liver to a 27-year-old man. Hospital spokesman Yi Tai said all three transplants were a complete success and that the youngster's death had allowed three others not only to live, but to have the hope of normal lives. He said: "The medical team held a brief moment of prayer and silence for the poor child before the transplant, I think its fair to say there were very few dry eyes."
For years they both battled their conditions. Eventually, Chen was blinded and basically paralyzed as a result of his tumor.
Pictured: Chen Xiaotian A Chinese mum who nursed her dying son for two years even though she was seriously ill herself has been cured after doctors used the boy's kidney when he died to save her life. The tragic story started when Chen Xiaotian from Jinzhou city in Hubei province in central China was diagnosed as having a malignant brain tumour aged just five. He was treated and given an operation and for a few months it seemed that everything was well, but then the tumour returned with a vengeance and doctors told his parents there was little chance he would survive. In addition his mother Zhou Lu, 34, had been diagnosed as suffering from kidney failure that left her permanently ill and in need of dialysis treatment. Despite her illness however she continued to care for her son, taking him for regular treatment at the hospital as he gradually worsened. Eventually he became blind and shortly before he died had become bedridden and virtually paralysed, with his mother and grandmother having to do everything to care for him. Grandma Lu Yuanxiu, 57, said: "The doctors approached me rather than his mother because of the sensitive nature of the issue. They told me that my grandson not survive but his kidneys could help his mother and also save to other lives as well. "I discussed it with Zhou and she refused point-blank, she absolutely didn't want to hear any talk of that happening." But the Gran had enlisted the help of her grandson who had told his mother: "I want to save your life." In tears, his mother had agreed to the doctor's proposal saying that what changed her mind was the thought that if her son was to die, part of him would live on in her. Doctors confirmed that the tissue match was perfect and when he died on April 2, he was quickly moved to the operating theatre where his kidneys and liver were removed donated to his mother and two other people. The second kidney went to a 21-year-old girl and his liver to a 27-year-old man. Hospital spokesman Yi Tai said all three transplants were a complete success and that the youngster's death had allowed three others not only to live, but to have the hope of normal lives. He said: "The medical team held a brief moment of prayer and silence for the poor child before the transplant, I think its fair to say there were very few dry eyes."
Doctors knew he would die soon. They also knew he would be a match for his mother, who needed a kidney. Zhou Lou, however, refused to take it.
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Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Dialysis Drug Recalled After Patient Death

Published on Controlled Environments Magazine (http://www.cemag.us)
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Dialysis Drug Recalled After Patient Death

A Fresenius solution used in hemodialysis machines has been recalled because of concerns over bacteria contamination following a patient death.

NaturaLyte Liquid Bicarbonate Concentrate is used in the treatment of acute and chronic renal failure during hemodialysis. The concentrate is formulated for use with a three-stream
hemodialysis machine, which is calibrated for acid and bicarbonate concentrates.

The product may develop higher than expected bacteria levels during its shelf life. Lab testing identified the bacteria as Halomonas (species 1, 2, 3), a gram negative bacteria typically found in water with high salt concentration.

The FDA has received one report of death and two reports of injury that may be related to use of this product. The use of affected product may cause serious adverse health consequences, including sepsis, bacteremia, and death.

The affected products were manufactured August 2013 to April 2014 and distributed August 15,
2013 to April 7, 2014.

Class I recalls are the most serious type of recall and involve situations in which there is a
reasonable probability that use of these products will cause serious adverse health
consequences or death.

Release Date: May 28, 2014
Source: FDA [1]
Source URL (retrieved on 06/01/2014 - 2:38am):  http://www.cemag.us/news/2014/05/dialysis-drug-recalled-afterpatient-
death?location=top
Links:

 [1] http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/ListofRecalls/ucm399124.htm downloaded on 01-Jun-14 2:40 PM
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Monday, July 28, 2014


Wishing all our 

Muslim brothers and sisters

A Blessed Selamat Hari Raya Adilfitri

May we all be blessed on thsi special blessed occasion.

Best awishes and warmest regards
MalaysianKidneySPA
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Thursday, July 3, 2014

John Bieniewicz, a 44-year-old dialysis technician and licensed referee, was refereeing an amateur match at a park in the Detroit suburbs when he was punched in the head by a player he'd attempted to eject from the match.

American soccer ref dies after being punched during a match

By Alex Baker (DirtyTackle)
Yahoo sports news

An amateur soccer referee who was punched in the head while refereeing an adult-league soccer match on Sunday has died.
John Bieniewicz was refereeing an amateur match at a park in the Detroit suburbs when he was punched in the head by a player he'd attempted to eject from the match. Following the blow, Bieniewicz was left unconscious and not breathing on the field. He was taken to Detroit Receiving Hospital in critical condition. He passed away on Tuesday

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Saturday, June 28, 2014

To All our 
Muslim Brothers & Sisters

Selamat Menyambut 
Ramadhan Al-Mubarak
& 
Selamat Hari Raya Aidil Fitri

Best wishes and greetings
MalaysianKidneySPA
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Friday, June 13, 2014

Jumlah penderma organ di kalangan rakyat Malaysia masih kurang

 | June 13, 2014
http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2014/06/13/jumlah-penderma-organ-di-kalangan-rakyat-malaysia-masih-kurang/


KUALA LUMPUR: Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Bertindak Kesedaran Awam Pendermaan Organ, Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye berkata, kadar pendermaan organ masih rendah di kalangan rakyat Malaysia.
Katanya, berbanding dengan keperluan, senarai pesakit yang masih menunggu pendermaan organ adalah 18,472 orang.
“Kami masih memerlukan 18,347 (buah pinggang), 27 (Hati), 5 (Jantung), 6 (Paru-paru) dan 3 (Jantung & Paru-paru),” katanya yang ditemui di Wisma Sejarah, pagi ini.
Menurut beliau, jumlah pengikrar baharu semakin meningkat dari tahun ke tahun. Ini menunjukkan impak positif yang diterima melalui program promosi dan kesedaran yang telah dijalankan.
“Walau bagaimanapun, jumlah pengikrar ini hanya 0.8 % daripada jumlah keseluruhan penduduk Malaysia iaitu 30 juta orang.
“Mengikut statistik sejak tahun 1997 hingga Mei 2014, jumlah pengikrar adalah 255,983. Tahun 2013 merupakan tahun yang paling membanggakan di mana kami terima 25,220 orang pengikrar baharu,” ujarnya.
Mengikut statistik, bangsa Cina mendahului senarai jumlah penderma tertinggi iaitu seramai 128,212 (50.1%) diikuti India, 60,057 (23.5%), Melayu 58,846 (23.0%), lain-lain 8,803 (3.4%).
“Kami merancang untuk menjalankan satu kempen jalanan. Kempen ini membawa tema ‘Satu Ikrar, Sejuta Harapan’.
“Kalau kita boleh kumpulkan para sukarelawan yang terdiri daripada NGO, dengan cara para sukarelawan ini boleh turun padang untuk menerangkan kepada orang awam, objektif dan tujuan mengenai kempen pendermaan organ ini,” katanya.
Tambah beliau, kempen ini dijangka bermula pada bulan Oktober 2014, beliau merancang mengadakan malam anugerah khas pendermaan organ untuk memberikan penghargaan kepada mereka yang banyak memberi sokongan.
“Sebagai contoh untuk hari ini, seorang rakyat Malaysia bernama Ramesh, berumur 30 tahun dari Johor Bahru merupakan satu contoh di mana dengan hasil usaha beliau bersama ahli keluarga dan rakan-rakannya (semuanya berjumlah sembilan orang termasuk Ramesh) telah hadir hari ini. Beliau telah berjaya mencipta satu rekod dalam Malaysia Book Of Records melalui program ini,” katanya.

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Sunday, May 25, 2014


18,000 Malaysians still waiting for organ transplant

From: http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/18000-malaysians-still-waiting-for-organ-transplant
MAY 25, 2014
Malaysia’s low organ donation rate has resulted in 18,000 people waiting for organ transplants, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO).
WHO noted Malaysia's organ donation was only 0.8% per million, which was among the lowest in the world, Dr Rafidah Abdullah, deputy president of the Malaysian Transplant Association (MTA), was quoted as saying by Bernama.
The majority of patients waiting for organ transplants are those with kidney failure, followed by heart and lung disease sufferers.
Dr Rafidah, who heads the Nephrology Department at Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Hospital, Temerloh, said the level of awareness among the people was low, with the number of donors dropping annually.
"In 2010, there were 31,085 organ donors while in 2012, it dropped to 30,482 and dropped further last year to only 25,415," she said at the “Organ donation night run – race against time, run for life 4.0” event yesterday.
The Chinese are the top donors followed by Indians and Malays.
In comparison, in 2011, Spain leads the list with 34.3 per million population being organ donor - 25/5/2014
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