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Bone Regeneration Using Stromal Cells

This study will evaluate the possible use of bone marrow stromal cells-a type of cell related to bone and fibrous…

01 Jan 2013

Metastases to the bone

Metastases to the bone

Metastases to the bones refers to the spread of cancer to bones. It is more common in adults and certain cancers including breast, prostate and…

12 Apr 2005

Osteogenesis imperfecta (brittle bone disease)

Osteogenesis imperfecta (brittle bone disease)

Brittle bone disorder or osteogenesis imperfecta is actually a connective tissue disorder, resulting from the defective synthesis of type 1 collagen.

14 Dec 2003

Bone cancer: Chondrosarcoma of cartilage

Bone cancer: Chondrosarcoma of cartilage

Chondrosarcoma is a primary bone tumour which may be highly malignant, and is more common in males. It is treated with chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

18 Dec 2002

Gaucher’s disease

Gaucher’s disease

Gaucher disease is a genetic disorder that leads to the build up of fatty deposits in multiple organs, including the spleen, liver, bone marrow and…

27 Apr 2009

Myeloma Foundation of Australia

Myeloma Foundation of Australia supports people living with myeloma, a form of cancer treated by bone marrow transplant and stem cell transplant.

25 Mar 2008

Avascular necrosis (AVN; osteonecrosis; aseptic necrosis; ischaemic necrosis; femoral head necrosis)

Avascular necrosis (AVN; osteonecrosis; aseptic necrosis; ischaemic necrosis; femoral head necrosis)

Avascular necrosis is cellular death of bone components (e.g. bone marrow) due to impaired blood supply. It causes joint pain.

27 Dec 2003

Myelofibrosis (myelosclerosis)

Myelofibrosis (myelosclerosis)

Myelofibrosis is a bone marrow disorder which may be idiopathic or secondary to diseases like leukaemia. It causes enlarged liver and enlarged spleen.

15 Jul 2003

Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL)

Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL)

Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia is the most common childhood cancer. It affects stem cells in bone marrow (lymphoblasts) which mature into blood vessels.

14 Jan 2003