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Follow the links below to find information on transplantation, including bone marrow, heart, kidney, liver and stem cell tranplants, and also xenotransplantation.
Updated January 2008
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Bone marrow transplant
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Bone marrow transplant information, symptoms, side effects and drugs.
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May 2008
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Organ and tissue donation
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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This section of the website provides an overview of the information on organ and tissue donation and links to further information.
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May 2008
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Lung transplantation
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The Australian Lung Foundation
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Lung transplantation is an exciting new therapy which offers the promise of improved survival and quality of life to selected people with life threatening lung diseases.
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Mar 2008
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Hair loss treatments
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Better Health Channel
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A range of treatments is available to slow or reduce hair loss or stimulate partial regrowth. Hair transplantation is most effective for hair loss caused by male pattern baldness, accidents or operations. It is important to consult an experienced practitioner to reduce the risk of complications.
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Feb 2008
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Lymphoma
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Better Health Channel
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Lymphoma is a general term for a cancer that begins in the lymphatic system. There are two main types of lymphoma: non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and Hodgkin's lymphoma. Treatment options include chemotherapy, radiotherapy and stem cell transplantation.
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Nov 2007
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Leukaemia
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Better Health Channel
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Leukaemia is a cancer of blood-forming cells. Leukaemia causes large numbers of white blood cells to be made. There are different types of leukaemia. Chemotherapy is the main treatment.
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Nov 2007
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Burns
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Better Health Channel
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Some of the causes of burns include flame, UV radiation, hot liquids, electricity, lightning and certain chemicals. Major burns are a medical emergency and require urgent medical attention. In some cases, skin graft surgery is needed.
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Oct 2007
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Anastomotic devices for coronary surgery
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Australian Safety and Efficacy Register of New Interventional Procedures - Surgical (ASERNIP-S)
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ASERNIP-S has performed a prioritising summary on anastomotic devices for coronary surgery.
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Aug 2007
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Brain death
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Better Health Channel
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Brain death is not the same as coma. Brain death occurs when a critically ill patient dies sometime after being placed on life support. In some cases, a person who is brain dead may be a candidate for organ donation.
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Feb 2007
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Corneal transplantation and donation
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Better Health Channel
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The cornea is the clear 'dome-like' window which covers the front of the eye and allows the light to pass into the eye and enables us to see. If the cornea is not working properly, or is damaged, sight is not possible. A donated cornea can restore sight.
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Nov 2006
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Bone marrow donors
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Better Health Channel
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You can offer a second chance of life - anyone in good health, aged 18-50 can join the Australian Bone Marrow Donor Registry. Initially it involves a simple blood test. The test results are searched for patients who require a transplant to survive a serious blood disorder.
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Nov 2006
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Stem cell research and cloning: what you need to know
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myDr
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What is stem cell research and what kind of research can be carried out in Australia? What are the potential benefits to medical science, of stem cell research?
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Oct 2006
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Bone marrow
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Better Health Channel
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Blood cells are made by bone marrow, which is a soft jelly - like substance found inside bone cavities. Diseases of the bone marrow tend to upset the making of blood cells. In some cases, a bone marrow transplant is the best treatment.
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Sep 2006
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IntraLase? femtosecond laser
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Australian Safety and Efficacy Register of New Interventional Procedures - Surgical (ASERNIP-S)
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ASERNIP-S has performed a prioritising summary on the IntraLase? femtosecond laser.
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Sep 2006
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Spinal interbody fusion with Hydrosorb" cages (update)
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Australian Safety and Efficacy Register of New Interventional Procedures - Surgical (ASERNIP-S)
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ASERNIP-S has performed an updated prioritising summary on spinal interbody fusion with Hydrosorb" cages.
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Mar 2006
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C-Port? Distal Anastomosis System
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Australian Safety and Efficacy Register of New Interventional Procedures - Surgical (ASERNIP-S)
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ASERNIP-S has performed a prioritising summary on the C-Port? Distal Anastomosis System.
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Mar 2006
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