Puerto Rico aims to be an organ transplant hub in the region, as part of its efforts to energize a less than vibrant economy.
21 Americans die each day waiting for organ transplants; more than 123,000 are waiting right now. A new study from Penn Medical researchers shows that family consent rates for organ donation vary widely across the US, disputing the notion that race is the most important factor. Donation rates are lowest in New York State and highest in the Midwest.
