Transplants

Follow the links below to find information on transplantation, including bone marrow, heart, kidney, liver and stem cell transplants, and also xenotransplantation.

Updated July 2011

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Title:   Media release. New resource to get Australians talking about donation wishes
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   A new resource to help Australians overcome barriers to discussion about organ and tissue donation has been launched by the Parliamentary Secretary for Health and Ageing, Catherine King.
Date:   Sep 2011
Title:   Organ and tissue donation & transplantation
Publisher:   Kidney Health Australia
Description:   September 2011 Revised Factsheet.
Date:   Sep 2011
Title:   Brain death
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   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.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Regulatory framework for biologicals
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   The regulatory framework for biologicals commenced on 31 May 2011
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Media release. St Vincent's part of improving organ and tissue donation trend
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   The Parliamentary Secretary for Health and Ageing, Catherine King, has highlighted St Vincent' s Hospital in Sydney as typifying the positive impact of the Australian Government' s $151 million National Reform Agenda to increase organ and tissue donation and transplantation
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Media release. Grants to lift awareness of organ and tissue donation
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Community Awareness Grants totalling $348,000 have been awarded to address barriers to decision-making and discussion about organ and tissue donation in culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
Date:   Jul 2011
Title:   Media release. New protocols: organ transplant lists
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   A consensus statement on organ transplant waiting lists and organ allocation protocols for transplantation has been launched by Parliamentary Secretary for Health and Ageing Catherine King.
Date:   Jul 2011
Title:   Leukaemia
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   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.
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Burns
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   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.
Date:   May 2011
Title:   Corneal transplantation and donation
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   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 and herpetic eye disease. A transplant may also be necessary when the cornea has been perforated in an accident.
Date:   Feb 2011
Title:   Liver transplants
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Liver transplants, What is a liver transplant? Who needs liver transplants? Acute liver disease Chronic liver disease Contraindications to liver transplantation How often are liver transplants performed? Before the operation During the operation Afte
Date:   Oct 2010
Title:   Hair transplant surgery
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Hair transplant surgery is an option some people choose to overcome hair loss. Hair transplants involve taking skin with vigorous hair growth from one part of the scalp and grafting these pieces of skin to bald or thinning areas of the head. Talk with your surgeon about the risks, benefits and what you can expect.
Date:   Nov 2011
Title:   Immunosuppressants in organ transplantation
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Immunosuppressants are a class of drugs that suppress the immune response through various mechanisms. In organ transplantation, immunosuppressants are used to prevent the body from either recognition or attacking the foreign organ via various immune responses.
Date:   Jun 2010
Title:   Hair loss treatments
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   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.
Date:   Apr 2010
Title:   Heart transplants - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   The heart transplant has changed from being an experimental procedure to an established medical treatment.
Date:   Sep 2009
Title:   Requirements for Procedures Related to the Collection, Processing, Storage and Issue of HUMAN Haemopoietic Progenitor Cells (Third Edition 2009)
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   The Requirements for Procedures Related to the Collection, Processing, Storage and Issue of Human Haemopoietic Progenitor Cells is a primary National Pathology Accreditation Advisory Council (NPAAC) document which may be used by bodies evaluating the competence of haemopoietic progenitor cell (HPC) transplant facilities seeking accreditation.
Date:   Aug 2009
Title:   Comments for consumers: Multiple myeloma
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   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.
Date:   Aug 2009
Title:   New drugs for multiple myeloma
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   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.
Date:   Aug 2009
Title:   Stem cell research and cloning - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   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?
Date:   Jul 2009
Title:   Organ and tissue donation
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   This section of the website provides an overview of the information on organ and tissue donation and links to further information.
Date:   Jul 2008

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