Kidney Transplant
It is important that transplant patients try to stop smoking, keep to a healthy diet and have their blood pressure and cholesterol levels monitored. The anti-rejection drugs increase the risk of getting certain types ... [... more]
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Valganciclovir (Valcyte)
In addition to treating CMV retinitis in AIDS patients, valganciclovir is also used to prevent CMV disease in people who have received an organ transplant. People who have had organ transplants are given powerful medicines that suppress the ... [... more]
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Aciclovir (Soothelip)
This medicine is not recommended for the treatment of infections in people whose immune systems have a decreased ability to fight infections (immunocompromised people, for example people with AIDS or people who have had a bone marrow transplant). ... [... more]
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Granocyte (Lenograstim)
Neutropenia can be caused by a number of factors, such as cancer chemotherapy and it often occurs in individuals who have recently had a bone marrow transplant or are suffering from AIDS. Lenograstim is commonly used ... [... more]
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Prograf - Now Licensed For Preventing Heart Transplant ...
During treatment with this medicine your doctor will need to monitor various things to make sure the treatment is working properly and not causing side effects. Your blood pressure, nervous system and eyesight will ... [... more]
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Dill
Dill is especially suited to container growing. For growing outside, use normal potting compost and keep the plants well watered. Dill will also grow indoors - sow the seeds indoors during October in 7cm (3in) pots. Transplant to larger pots when ... [... more]
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Liver Transplant
It is very common for the body's immunesystem to reject the new liver. This is treated with drugs called immunosuppressants that will normally have to be taken for the rest of your life. A high dose of these drugs is ... [... more]
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Bone Marrow Transplant
If you have an illness or condition that affects your bone marrow (such as leukaemia), or requires treatment with chemotherapy or radiotherapy, your bone marrow may be damaged. This means that you may need a bone ... [... more]
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Spear & Jackson County Transplant Trowel
 This trowel from Spear and Jackson has a strong carbon steel head epoxy coated head for improved resistance to rust scratches humidity and alkalines in the soil. Fitted with a 5 weatherproofed hardwood handle for great durability. [... more]
£6.00
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Heart Lung Transplant
For several months after the operation you will need to visit the hospital every week, so that your heart and lungs can be checked for signs of rejection or infection. You will also need to continue taking a number ... [... more]
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Kaposi's Sarcoma
This is a rare form of KS that occurs in people whose immune system have been suppressed after having an organ transplant. This is because people who have had an organ transplant need to take medication that suppresses the immune system as it ... [... more]
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Kidney Failure
Dialysis is the option for ongoing treatment, often used while waiting for a suitable transplant opportunity. It can take place at home or in hospital and involves using a machine to artificially filter the blood of ... [... more]
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