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Organ and Tissue Donation
Organ and tissue donation: Organ donation is a procedure in which one person receives organs or tissues from another person. These organs are transplanted into…
15 Feb 2008
Risk factors for severe RSV infection in immunocompromised children
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital investigators and collaborators have shown how to predict if a child who is infected with…
08 Feb 2008
Culprit cell for childhood leukaemia discovered
A study by British researchers of twin girls has identified a rogue cell that is the fundamental cause of childhood…
30 Jan 2008
Cord Blood Viable Option for Kids with Life-Threatening Metabolic Disorders
Children born with inherited metabolic disorders that cause organ failure and early death can be treated successfully with umbilical cord…
11 Jan 2008
Blood Transfusions help Children with Sickle Cell Disease and Silent Strokes
A group of children who have sickle cell disease and who experience silent strokes showed some relief from the silent…
07 Jan 2008
Blood function and composition
Blood consists of blood cells, nutrients, protein and electrolytes, each of which play a role in blood functions like transporting oxygen.
03 Jan 2008
Unique Role for Blood Formation Gene Identified
All blood cell production in adults depends on the steady work of a vital gene that, if lost, results in…
26 Nov 2007
COSA ASM 2007 Highlights
The 34th COSA ASM offered a series of stimulating and exciting presentations from international and national experts covering the many…
16 Nov 2007
New Anti-cancer Drug Now Subsidised by the Government
A government committee has recently announced its addition of Velcade (bortezomib) to the Australian Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Velcade is…
16 Nov 2007
