Blood

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Created January 2008

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Title:   Compliance with current standards applicable to Haematopoietic Progenitor Cells (HPCs)
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Following a number of queries, and in relation to evaluation of Technical Master Files (TMF), the TGA would like to provide clarification regarding the product standards that apply to haematopoietic progenitor cells (HPCs).
Date:   Sep 2009
Title:   Fats and oils
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Fat is an important part of a healthy diet. However some fats are better than others. Saturated fats increase blood cholesterol. Mono-unsaturated and polyunsaturated fats tend to lower blood cholesterol. Trans fatty acids (or trans fats) are also potentially harmful and are used to make baked products, pies, cakes, biscuits and buns. Omega-6 and omega-3 fats can benefit your health.
Date:   Aug 2009
Title:   Blood lead levels for Australians
Publisher:   National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)
Description:   Lead is a heavy metal used in manufacturing various batteries, alloys, plastics and protective coatings. It is not required for human health, and can be toxic when ingested or inhaled. The public statement and information paper reiterate the message that it is important to limit exposure to lead in the community.
Date:   Aug 2009
Title:   Blood and Tissues
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Links to Therapeutic Goods Administration blood and tissues information.
Date:   Jul 2009
Title:   TGA biologicals framework newsletter
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   The purpose of this newsletter is to inform and update on the progress of the biologicals framework.
Date:   Jul 2009
Title:   Your heart
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Your heart is about the same size as a pear. It sits behind your sternum (which is the bone between the two sides of your ribs) .
Date:   Jun 2009
Title:   Cost recovery impact statement - Annual review of fees and charges 2009-10 - Blood, blood components and human tissues
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is proposing to increase blood, blood components and human tissues annual licence charges by 12.8 per cent; whilst inspection and evaluation fees will increase by the general 4.3 per cent index (only) for 2009-2010.
Date:   Jun 2009
Title:   Cuts and grazes
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Do you ever fall over and hurt yourself? Every one does sometimes and when you are active and growing it can happen more often. Sometimes we can damage our skin.
Date:   Jun 2009
Title:   Calcium
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Calcium is essential for strong bones and teeth. Calcium deficiency can lead to disorders like osteoporosis (brittle bones). Good sources of calcium include dairy foods and calcium fortified products such as soymilk and breakfast cereals. Calcium is especially important for young children, teenagers and older women.
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Blood and bleeding - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Blood makes up about 8 per cent of a person's body weight. Learn more about this unique body tissue.
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Blood transfusions - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Find out about blood transfusions and their safeguards.
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is a rare autoimmune disorder. The person's blood doesn't clot properly because the blood clotting platelets are destroyed by antibodies.. The cause of idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura is unknown, but it is thought that some kinds of viral infections prompt the immune system to malfunction. Symptoms include bruising easily, a rash of small red dots, bleeding from the gums or any area of the body, frequent nosebleeds and abnormal menstruation.
Date:   Apr 2009
Title:   Anaemia
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Anaemia is a deficiency in the number or quality of red blood cells. Lack of iron is common in anaemic people. Symptoms include tiredness, breathlessness and pale skin. Treatment may include iron supplements. Pernicious anaemia may require injections of vitamin B12.
Date:   Apr 2009
Title:   Platelet-rich-plasmapheresis for minimising peri-operative allogeneic blood transfusion
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Platelet-rich plasmapheresis is a technique that involves a patient's own blood (autologous whole blood) being withdrawn via an intravenous catheter into a device that separates the blood by centrifugation into red blood cells (RBC), plasma, and a highl...
Title:   Cholesterol - what is it?
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Pure cholesterol (say kol-ess-ter-oll) is soft waxy looking stuff. Cholesterol can be found inside the body and in lots of foods.
Date:   Feb 2009
Title:   Virtual Blood Centre
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Virtual Blood Centre, the online resource providing you with the latest and most comprehensive information on the field of Haematology.
Date:   Jan 2009
Title:   Polycythaemia vera
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Polycythaemia vera is a type of blood disorder characterised by the production of too many red blood cells. There is no cure but treatment can control symptoms. Treatment options include drugs to thin the blood, drugs to suppress the bone marrow function, and the regular removal of blood units. Other names for this condition include primary polycythaemia and Vaquez' disease.
Date:   Dec 2008
Title:   Interventions in the management of serum lipids for preventing stroke recurrence
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   There is evidence of a reduction in subsequent serious vascular events from statin therapy in patients with a history of ischaemic stroke or transient ischaemic attack (TIA). Studies have shown that interventions for reducing either total serum choleste...
Date:   Dec 2008
Title:   Interventions for haemolytic uraemic syndrome and thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   This review also showed that in patients with typical or diarrhoea associated haemolytic uraemic syndrome, there are no interventions that are superior to supportive therapy which includes control of fluid and electrolyte imbalance, use of dialysis if r...
Date:   Nov 2008
Title:   Splenectomy versus conservative management for acute sequestration crises in people with sickle cell disease
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   In some people with sickle cell disease, red blood cells become trapped and destroyed in the spleen. This damages the spleen, which may become enlarged leading to splenic sequestration crises. These crises consist of abdominal pain, rapid heart rate and...
Date:   Nov 2008
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