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LA Times on 2018-04-17 14:00

Organs from drug overdose victims could save the lives of patients on transplant waiting list

Organs from drug overdose victims could help alleviate the nationwide shortage and save the lives of patients waiting for transplants, a new study finds.

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Melissa Healy

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