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US organ network mapping a path to fairer liver transplants

Wednesday, 24 August 2016, 12:23 Last update: about 11 years ago

The nation's transplant network is taking a long-awaited step to ease a serious disparity: Where you live affects whether you get a timely liver transplant or die waiting. Desperate patients...

MCAST to offer Master’s degrees on a part-time basis

Tuesday, 23 August 2016, 16:36 Last update: about 11 years ago

MCAST has launched over 360 part-time courses, including two Master’s degree programmes, MQF Level 7 for the first time.  The college is also offering degree programmes on a part-time...

Gato Negro... adored worldwide

Tuesday, 23 August 2016, 12:20 Last update: about 11 years ago

  Malta hosted its first Gato Negro Rooftop Party on the 10th of August at the Royal Malta Yacht Club in Ta' Xbiex, and judging by the encouraging feedback which ensued, it will surely not...

The ultimate in luxury: Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6

Tuesday, 23 August 2016, 09:53 Last update: about 11 years ago

Study of an ultra-stylish luxury-class coupé Every August classic car fans from around the world converge on Pebble Beach in California for a very special beauty contest. This gathering of...

UK court rules health service can fund HIV prevention drug

Sunday, 21 August 2016, 13:02 Last update: about 11 years ago

Britain's state-funded health service is responsible for paying for an HIV-prevention drug that has been called a "game changer" in the fight against AIDS, a court ruled Tuesday. The health...

Inside an Olympian's testosterone ordeal

Saturday, 20 August 2016, 13:01 Last update: about 11 years ago

The young athlete, now competing at the Rio Games, always considered herself to be a girl just like the others, a girl who loved to run. Then the governing body of track and field told her she was...

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