Donation of heart while a patient is brain dead and on a ventilator came forth only with the help of this Act. The Act laid down the various conditions in which one donor can donate his/her heart and also the conditions which enable a recipient to receive a heart.

As the nation prepares for World Kidney Day, being observed on March 8 this year, ‘Kidneys for Life’ is the theme for 2012.

…says Padma Shri Dr Indira Hinduja, Head of Scientific Research and Development Initiative, Consultant Gynaecologist, IVF and Infertility Specialist, Hinduja Hospital.

Tired legs are unpleasant or uncomfortable feeling in the legs, which manifests more mostly at the end of the day (evenings and nights). In order to spread awareness about enhancing lifestyle by taking care of one’s legs, Yogikripa Medichem has launched a website www.tiredlegs.in.

India is all set to host the 5th Congress of Federation of Immunological Societies of Asia-Oceania (FIMSA) from March 14-17, 2012. The theme of the Congress is ‘Translational Immunology in Health and Disease’. Special emphasis will be laid on issues related to infections such as tuberculosis, malaria, Hepatitis C and HIV.