19Feb/14

Dr. Jeff Hersh: Myelodysplastic Syndrome — bone marrow disorder – Utica Observer Dispatch

Dr. Jeff Hersh: Myelodysplastic Syndrome — bone marrow disorder
Utica Observer Dispatch
Q: My sister-in-law was diagnosed with Myelodysplastic Syndrome. What is this? A: The three major types of blood cells are produced in the bone marrow and include red blood cells (RBCs) that carry oxygen, white blood cells (WBCs) that fight infection

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19Feb/14

Cell Therapy Treatment Gets 'Astonishing' Results With Leukemia Patients – Business Insider Australia

Cell Therapy Treatment Gets ‘Astonishing’ Results With Leukemia Patients
Business Insider Australia
In the latest study, seven of the 16 patients (44 per cent) were able to successfully undergo bone marrow transplantation — the standard of care and the only curative option for B-ALL patients — following treatment. Three patients were ineligible due

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19Feb/14

Cadaveric organ transplants – help people live after you are no more – India.Com Health


India.Com Health

Cadaveric organ transplants – help people live after you are no more
India.Com Health
But unfortunately in eastern India, only one such transplantation has taken place even though organ harvesting from brain dead patients is fairly common in south and west India,’ said critical care expert Saurabh Kole. Kole played a pioneer role in
Experts call for awareness on cadaveric organ transplantationBusiness Standard

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18Feb/14

Silence did not make Sanaz Nezami strong: Facing immigrant domestic violence – WNN – Women News Network


WNN – Women News Network

Silence did not make Sanaz Nezami strong: Facing immigrant domestic violence
WNN – Women News Network
As the process to turn off the machines that supported Sanaz’s body drew near, Nurse Supervisor Gail Brandly mentioned the idea of organ donation to her father. The tragedy in the death of Sanaz was doubled by her family history. It was only a few

18Feb/14

Dr. Jeff Hersh: Myelodysplastic Syndrome — bone marrow disorder – Waynesboro Record Herald

Dr. Jeff Hersh: Myelodysplastic Syndrome — bone marrow disorder
Waynesboro Record Herald
Bone marrow transplantation (BMT) is a treatment option for some carefully selected patients (those who would likely be able to tolerate this aggressive treatment regimen), and is the only treatment with a potential to “cure” their condition. BMT

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