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- Save a Life: Ethnic Bone Marrow Donors in Short SupplyEthnic minorities are in need of more donors to save lives. It's a simple process to get register and be on the list as a potential donor for someone in need.
- 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.
- 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
- Reimbursement for Your Bone Marrow Donation: Legal, but Morally Sound?This article considers the ethical issues of remuneration for your "spare parts." Should you be able to profit from the health needs of others?
- Compensation for Bone Marrow is JustifiableBone 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.
- 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.
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.
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. . .
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.- Be the Match: Bone Marrow Donation Needs YOUSaving a life may not always require advanced paramedic training or medical knowledge. Sometimes, it just requires few hours and a little inconvenience.
- 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.
- Adult Stem Cells and the Bone MarrowThis article looks at how bone marrow creates and releases adult stem cells.
Happy Remission Day, Audrey MaeOctober 6, 2009 was the day we found out that my daughter was in remission. Today Audrey celebrates one year in remission.- Aplastic AnemiaAplastic anemia is a rare and serious condition of the blood and bone marrow.
- 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!
- 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.
- The Chance to Save Someone's LifeHave you ever been given the chance to save someone's life ? If you are a doctor, a fireman, or even a lifeguard, the answer may be yes. But for most people the answer is probably no.
- Parents focus energy on finding cures for childhood diseasesFundraisers this Friday and Saturday in Cleveland will benefit research for bone marrow diseases and childhood cancers, respectively. They are being organized by parents whose children have suffered from the illnesses.
- Bone Marrow Donation - it is Easier Than You ThinkA mother and a registered donor's view on bone marrow donation.
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.- Myeloproliferative Disorders, Information and SymptomsMyeloproliferative Disorders are basically caused by bone marrow problems in which cause fluctuations in the production of cells such as RBC's, WBC's, and platelets.
- Causes of LeukopeniaPossible causes of leukopenia - a low white blood cell count - include a number of serious medical conditions and treatments
- 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.
- 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.
- Symptoms, Treatment of Dyskeratosis CongenitaDyskeratosis congenita is a rare and progressive disorder that causes bone marrow failure. Dyskeratosis congenita is an inherited disorder that can cause complications that can lead to early death.
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.- 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.
- 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.
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.
Two More Bone Marrow Drives for Kyle Dean SmithFebruary 12, 2009 at the State Fire and Rescue Center, Hazard, KY. from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and at the Elkhorn City Elementary School from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Pikeville Medical Center Hosts Bone Marrow Testing Drive for Kyle Dean SmithPikeville Medical Center, Pikeville, KY. 2nd floor conference room, February 23, 2009, 6:30 a.m. till 5:00 p.m. Information regarding qualifications, cost, and the testing process is also included.
Mountian View Nursing Home to Be Site of Lastest Bone Marrow Drives for SmithOn February 10 and 11, 2009 from 10 A.M. till 2:00 P.M. at the Mountian View Nursing Home in Elkhorn City, KY. there will be more bone marrow drives to help Kyle Dean Smith.
Bone Marrow Drive for Kyle Smith at Pike County Jailhouse in KentuckyBone marrow drive for Kyle Dean Smith at the Pike County Jailhouse in Pikeville, KY. from 8:30 A.M. till 4:30 P.M. on Friday, January 30, 2009 and from 12 noon till 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 31, 2009.
Bone Marrow Drive for Kyle Dean Smith- Round 2For those who may have missed the first drive, a second has been scheduled at the Elkhorn City Elementary. Details here.- 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.
- Artificial Bone Marrow CreatedUniversity of Michigan researchers have developed a viable way of creating artificial bone marrow, suitable for therapeutic and research purposes.
- 3,500 Gibraltar Residents Respond to Bone Marrow Appeal for Baby Juilian3,500 Gibraltar Residents Respond To Bone Marrow Appeal For Baby Juilian
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.
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.
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.
