Charity is one of the cornerstones of any moral code. People can differ about which causes deserve the most attention, but everyone can agree that helping others is a wonderful thing. The shipping industry doesn’t usually spring to mind when considering altruistic measures, but it does have a big part to play. Companies like ShipCritical…
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There’s a tendency to believe that medical science can do anything. Every day there seems to be news of a new surgery or piece of medical equipment that is achieving what was once considered impossible. However, there are still some challenges that have not been overcome, and the area of medical shipping is no exception. …
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For decades, the only way to transport organs has been the same. Donor organs are removed and placed in a cooler that is not unlike the one that you might fill with water and soda on a picnic. Ice is packed around the organ, and it’s all transported to the recipient as quickly as possible.…
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Doctors face tough, ethical questions every day. In a triage situation, which patient should be treated first? How can I tell a patient’s family that a loved one’s condition is terminal? One of the most controversial concerns that doctors face, however, is the difficulty in receiving vital organs that are necessary for a patient’s survival. …
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If you order a new book from an online retailer, and it takes an extra day for it to arrive at your house, what’s the worst that could happen? Maybe you have to wait an extra day to find out what happens to your favorite character, or you become slightly annoyed with your mail carrier. …
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