Bone Marrow
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An Examination of Compact Bone, Spongy Bone & Bone MarrowCompact and spongy bone are an integral part of the skeletal system, as is bone marrow. All three of these structures are critical to the function of the skeleton. -
After the Match: What Happens When You are a Bone Marrow Donor?Becoming a bone marrow donor is a generous, selfless, undertaking. Educating yourself with what to expect as an actual donor will help you decide if joining a bone marrow registry is right for you. -
Why You Should Consider Becoming a Registered Bone Marrow DonorRecently, my husband and I registered to become Bone Marrow donors. The process was simple, fast, and painless, but our half-hour errand could save a life. You should consider registering as a bone marrow donor, too. -
Bone Marrow Donation: Side Effects and FAQIf you are considering donating bone marrow you should be aware of what you are getting into. The common side effects are minimal. It's normal to have a lot of questions about the process. -
Adult Stem Cells and the Bone MarrowThis article looks at how bone marrow creates and releases adult stem cells.
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Complications of Bone Marrow TransplantsA bone marrow transplant can be life saving. However, complications can occur. Educating yourself prior to translation will help you be better prepared for possible complications.
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RhoB: Gene Key to Treatment of Bone Marrow DiseaseThe gene RhoB could be a vital element in determining how the treat the bone marrow disease MDS. Research shows that the gene is key to the progression of the disease.
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Causes and Symptoms of Bone Marrow Failure in ChildrenIn most cases, the cause of bone marrow failure in children is unknown. When the cause is known it is classified in two different categories: inherited and acquired.
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Bone Marrow Transplantation and Its RisksBone marrow transplantation is a surgical procedure that is used to treat certain diseases which affect the larger bones in the human body.
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How to Donate Bone MarrowHow to donate bone marrow.
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Bone Marrow Donation - it is Easier Than You ThinkA mother and a registered donor's view on bone marrow donation.
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Advantages to Bone Marrow Transplant in Breast Cancer TreatmentIf you are a woman who has been diagnosed with breast cancer, here is what you need to know about the advantages to having bone marrow transplant as part of your treatment.
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Canine Bone Marrow Disorders and the Effects of a Bone Marrow BiopsyBone marrow is important for the proper function of the red and white blood cells and platelets. When abnormalities occur, it is necessary to perform a biopsy on your dog for complete diagnosis and treatment plan. . . -
Compensation for Bone Marrow Will Persuade More People to DonateA federal appeals court has ruled that a law banning compensation for organ transplants does not extend to bone marrow, which is harvested from a donor's blood. Here is how I feel about compensation for bone marrow, and how it is different than organs.
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Federal Appeals Court: Selling Bone Marrow is Not a Criminal OffenseThe 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that bone marrow extracted from blood for profit does not violate the 1984 National Organ Transplant Act
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Compensation for Bone Marrow is JusifiableBone marrow is a much-needed commodity for many people sick with cancer and other diseases, and donor recruitment is low. I agree with the recent law that donors should be allowed to receive compensation if it is their wish.
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Are You on the Bone Marrow Donor List?Bone marrow donors are volunteers who can potentially save lives of those battling cancer, like life-threatening forms of leukemia and also non-cancer blood diseases. You can be one of many more people needed on the Be the Match Registry. -
Bone Marrow Aspiration Versus Bone Marrow BiopsyBone marrow aspiration is different from a bone marrow biopsy. Here is information every cancer patient needs to know.
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Bone Marrow Match is Found for Kyle Dean SmithAfter 18 Bone Marrow Testing Drives, 10 year old Kyle Dean Smith will receive the bone marrow transplant he needs to have a chance to live. Smith's family and friends thank everyone who has been involved. -
Bone Marrow Myelofibrosis Disease, Symptoms, Causes and TreatmentsMyelofibrosis is a bone marrow disorder that overtime may develop into leukemia. This disease interrupts the bone marrow from the necessary blood cell production and causes problems such as anemia. -
Help Save the Life of Yale Student Mandi Schwartz : Donate Bone Marrow or Cord BloodMandi Schwart's life is in danger due to leukemia. This Yale college student needs a matching bone marrow or cord blood donation within a month to save her life.
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The Bone Marrow ExtractionI was told the bone marrow extraction (for cancer staging) would be painful. Who knew having healthy, young bones would be a bad thing!
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A Patient's Guide to Diagnosing and Treating Bone Marrow Failure in ChildrenBone marrow failure in children can be devastating if it is not diagnosed and treated properly in a timely manner.
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Compensation Can Potentially Increase Bone Marrow RegistryThe removal of the ban on monetary compensation for bone marrow donation may help to increase the number of potential donors on the registry.
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Staying Healthy and Out of the Hospital After a Bone Marrow TransplantRecovering from a Bone Marrow Transplant is a long process. If you follow these tips to staying healthy and clean after you return home, you can decrease your chances of a return hospital visit dramatically.
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Infertility Raised My Awareness that There is a Need for Bone Marrow DonorsA mom's view of coping with infertility and having a child who may need a bone marrow transplant who has no matched donor in the registry. -
Beatlemania Concert to Benefit Middletown Bone Marrow Transplant Patient Nov 8The Broadway production of Beatlemania comes to Middletown NJ to benefit 24-year-old mother of two who is fighting a rare form of leukemia and recovering from a Bone Marrow Transplant.
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3,500 Gibraltar Residents Respond to Bone Marrow Appeal for Baby Juilian3,500 Gibraltar Residents Respond To Bone Marrow Appeal For Baby Juilian
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Bone Marrow Drive for Nicholas Principato, a 5-Year-Old in NJ Battling LeukemiaBone marrow donors save lives. Nicholas Principato is in need of a bone marrow transplant to treat his leukemia.
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Artificial Bone Marrow CreatedUniversity of Michigan researchers have developed a viable way of creating artificial bone marrow, suitable for therapeutic and research purposes.
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Coping with Bone Marrow Transplant: A Parents' PerspectiveAn Article on how to cope with Bone Marrow Transplant from a Parents Perspective. -
Bone Marrow Biopsy DayDescribes te bone marrow biopsy procedure, what to expect when going through this with a child and offers coping strategies for parents. -
Comparison of Cord Blood and Bone Marrow TransplantsThis article is about cord blood vs bone marrow transplants.
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Preparing for Life After a Bone Marrow Transplantfor many bone marrow transplant patients, there is a change in the perception of life following a bone marrow transplant
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Could Men No Longer Be Needed in Reproduction? Scientists Work to Create Sperm (and Now Eggs) from Bone MarrowGerman scientists have discovered that sperm can be made from bone marrow. This could greatly help infertile men have children, and even help single women and lesbian couples become mothers without a male. -
Bone-Marrow Transplants Affects Childhood DevelopmentResearchers at the Pacific Graduate School of Psychology and the University of California at San Francisco believes that kids who undergo bone-marrow transplantation will experiment a decline in communication and other developmental skills. -
The Advantages of Cord Blood Transplants Over Bone MarrowIf you've ever known someone with leukemia who's had to wait for a bone marrow transplant, you know how agonizing the waiting was for not only the leukemia patient, but also for his family and friends.
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Giving A Bone Marrow Transplant Patient Psychological and Social SupportFor patients who undergo bone marrow transplant, there can be a variety of emotional and psychological factors that occur before and after the transplant has taken place.
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Are You Thinking About Donating Bone Marrow?Information on what to expect when you become a Bone Marrow Donor.
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How to Host a Bone Marrow Donor DriveA mom of two boys with Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome describes the steps she took to set up a bone marrow donor drive in her town.
