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Follow the links below to find information on transplantation, including bone marrow, heart, kidney, liver and stem cell transplants, and also xenotransplantation.
Reviewed March 2009
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Heart transplants - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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The heart transplant has changed from being an experimental procedure to an established medical treatment.
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Sep 2009
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Comments for consumers: Multiple myeloma
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Australian Prescriber
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Multiple myeloma is a cancer of cells called plasma cells. These cells are part of the body's immune system and produce antibodies. Multiple myeloma can cause anaemia, kidney failure or other problems such as damage to the bones.
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Aug 2009
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New drugs for multiple myeloma
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Australian Prescriber
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Multiple myeloma is a plasma cell neoplasm that is currently incurable. Older patients are managed with melphalan and prednisolone. Younger patients have induction chemotherapy followed by high-dose melphalan and autologous stem cell transplantation.
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Aug 2009
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Stem cell research and cloning - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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What are stem cells 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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Jul 2009
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Biologicals framework implementation
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The Australian Government has recently agreed to proceed with the establishment and implementation of the human cellular and tissue therapies (HCT) regulatory framework.
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Jul 2009
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Leukaemia
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Better Health Channel
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Leukaemia is a cancer of blood-forming cells in the bone marrow. Large numbers of white blood cells are produced, which crowd the bone marrow and can affect the production of normal cells. There are four main types of leukaemia. In many cases, leukaemia can be cured or kept under control. Chemotherapy is the main treatment.
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May 2009
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Burns
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Better Health Channel
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Burns require first aid and some burns are a medical emergency. First aid for all burns includes holding the burn under cool running water for at least 20 minutes. Major burns are a medical emergency and require urgent medical attention. In some cases, skin graft surgery is needed.
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Jan 2009
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Bone marrow
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Better Health Channel
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Bone marrow, a soft substance inside bone cavities, makes blood cells. Diseases of the bone marrow such as leukaemia, aplastic anaemia and reticulum cell sarcoma of bone tend to upset the making of blood cells. In some cases, a bone marrow transplant is the best treatment.
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Sep 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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Jul 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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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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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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Mar 2008
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Hair loss treatments
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Better Health Channel
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Hair loss can be treated with a range of treatments 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. Medications and wigs can also be used. There is no scientific evidence that the use of lasers, vitamins, herbs or lotions is effective.
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Mar 2008
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Liver transplants
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information on liver transplants written by professional medical specialists.
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Mar 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. The two main types of lymphoma are 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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Corneal transplantation and donation
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Better Health Channel
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A donated cornea can restore sight. If you wish to be a donor after your death, tell your family of your wishes. Some diseases which can cause the cornea to deteriorate are keratoconus, bullous keratopathy, Fuch's dystrophy and herpetic eye disease. A transplant may also be necessary when the cornea has been perforated in an accident or due disease like rheumatoid arthritis.
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Nov 2007
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Bone marrow donors
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Better Health Channel
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Donating bone marrow can save another person's life. Bone marrow donors are matched with patients who require a transplant to survive a serious blood disorder.
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Nov 2007
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