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Organ donation part 2/4 – Which incentives are there?

Posted on 6th August 201916th December 2023 ChrisW

It has been argued for decades that meaningful incentives are needed for substantially more individuals to donate organs. Existing and hypothetical approaches to improve organ supply are outlined below.

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Organ donation part 1/4 – No profit for the supplier

Posted on 30th July 201916th December 2023 ChrisW

Thanks to ever increasing medical capabilities, organ transplantation has become an established life-saving therapy. However, demand for organs exceeds supply because altruistic donations are the only legal source in most countries. This means that in

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The future(s) of healthcare?

Posted on 26th March 201916th December 2023 ChrisW

Planning and financing healthcare is a challenging task for individuals, private insurance providers and governments. Public and private insurances must cater for a vast number of people ideally equally across all income classes. Indeed, increased

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Robots and space toilets

Posted on 26th March 201828th July 2019 ChrisW

NASA did it again. They came to beautiful Scotland to inspire the next generation to take up STEM subjects. Luckily, grown-ups were allowed in as well.

Image by Arek Socha from Pixabay
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Murky waters – how bacteria survive in artificial water systems

Posted on 19th June 201716th December 2023 ChrisW

Read my article on Dr Sebastien Faucher’s research on Legionella bacteria in Research Features.

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Lipid mediators put an end to inflammation

Posted on 19th June 201716th December 2023 ChrisW

Read my article on Professor Charles N Serhan’s research in Research Features!

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Erik Dalhuijsen – From sailing oil engineer to sustainability champion

Posted on 7th June 201728th July 2019 ChrisW

Once Erik learnt more about climate change a few years ago, he was hooked. Since then the highly experienced oil and gas engineer has been looking to apply his skills in the sustainability sector. This

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Robots take ultrasound to the fourth dimension

Posted on 1st June 201716th December 2023 ChrisW

My article on the development of ultrasonic imaging techniques at the University of Lübeck, Germany, has been published in Research Features. Click here to read it on their website.

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Aberdeen Donside Hydro

Posted on 21st May 201728th July 2019 ChrisW

I finally took the time for a wee excursion down the river Don to have a look at the new hydro energy station. It all started as a community project and successfully went through a

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