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First Nations people experience significant barriers to kidney transplant waitlist

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Despite being four to five times more likely to have kidney failure, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have much lower access to kidney transplantation that other Australians.

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Mouth to mouth tactic may stop dental decay

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University of ÑÇÖÞ²ÊÆ±¹ÙÍø researchers are exploring if a unique transplant which involves moving good bacteria from one person’s mouth to another – possibly through a special toothpaste - could be the answer to improving dental health.

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