Medical research
Donated hearts may beat much longer
New technology increases the length of time that a human heart can remain viable for transplant after removal from a donor for transplantation.
Feb 14, 2012
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News tagged with preservation
Oncology & Cancer
Online registry will help cancer patients preserve their fertility
In a world-first, the Randwick Hospitals Campus and UNSW Australia have launched an online registry that will capture a cancer patient's journey from diagnosis through to survivorship, and which can be used to help them plan ...
Jan 14, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Life beyond cancer: Starting a family following treatment
Five years ago, Sheri Scott was beginning a new chapter in her life. The recently engaged 31-year-old was eagerly browsing bridal magazines and busy planning for her big day. Unfortunately, just weeks following her engagement, ...
Oct 24, 2011
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Health
Heart-healthy, lower sodium version of traditional Chinese cuisine lowered blood pressure
Blood pressure levels dropped significantly among Chinese adults with high blood pressure who ate a modified heart-healthy, lower sodium traditional Chinese cuisine for four weeks, according to new research published today ...
Jul 11, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Significant disparities in breast cancer care persist, but surgeons can drive change
Surgeons can play a key role in reducing breast cancer disparities by increasing their awareness of where disparities exist and having open conversations with their patients about their needs to initiate referrals early on ...
Mar 28, 2023
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Health
Fertility preservation counseling needed for transgender men
There are no standards on comprehensive counseling for transgender men on how to preserve their fertility while undergoing gender-affirming medical procedures, according to a new Rutgers study.
Sep 6, 2022
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Health
Remind me again, why is salt bad for you?
Despite most of us knowing we should cut down on salt, Australians consume on average almost twice the recommended daily maximum per day.
Apr 7, 2022
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Ovarian tissue and egg freezing should be made widely available to prevent
Ovarian tissue and egg freezing to preserve fertility should no longer be reserved for cancer patients, and healthy women should also be offered these options to safeguard their future chances of conceiving a child, say world ...
Oct 2, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
Breast cancer patients lack adequate fertility preservation advice
(Medical Xpress) -- Women may not receive adequate information on fertility preservation before breast cancer treatment, according to research presented at the National Cancer Research Institute (NCRI) Cancer Conference in ...
Nov 7, 2011
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Oncology & Cancer
Treatments for cancer and sickle cell disease deplete germ cells in young boys
Scientists have discovered that some treatments for cancer and sickle cell disease can destroy the germ cells that go on to develop into sperm in the testes of young boys. In some pre-pubescent boys, the treatment for sickle ...
Jul 24, 2018
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