Stem cell therapies developer Gamida Cell Ltd.
Animal stem cell regenerative therapy is the newest service at the Animal Hospital of Tiffin. “We are the official first site for the therapy in Ohio,” said veterinarian Bob McClung. The technology uses an adult animal’s stem cells to heal itself.
Kolkata, May 15: Stem cell banking companies are looking at aggressive marketing initiatives to move into the mass market segment. Direct marketing to customers and reduction in price tag for storing umbilical cord blood are on the cards
CARLSBAD, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– International Stem Cell Corporation (OTCBB: ISCO.OB – News) (www.internationalstemcell.com) today announced that several of its leading scientists will present experimental results from three of ISCOs pre-clinical therapeutic programs.
Multiple myeloma is a form of cancer where the plasma cells in the bone marrow grow out of control, causing damage to bones as well as predisposing patients to anemia, infection and kidney failure. Unfortunately, multiple myeloma continues to progress even after a transplant. A new study now offers promising news about a new long-term [...]
For the first time, scientists have transplanted brain cancer patients’ own gene-modified blood stem cells in order to protect their bone marrow against the toxic side effects of chemotherapy. Initial results of the ongoing, small clinical trial of three patients with glioblastoma showed that two patients survived longer than predicted if they had not been [...]
A review article that examines what’s known about regenerative biology and applies it to regenerative medicine. Perhaps this knowledge could one day be used to regrow lost body parts.Source:http://www.sciencedaily.com/rss/health_medicine/stem_cells.xml
New research findings show that embryonic stem cells unable to fully compact the DNA inside them cannot complete their primary task: Differentiation into specific cell types that give rise to the various types of tissues and structures in the body.Source:http://www.sciencedaily.com/rss/health_medicine/stem_cells.xml
Even mild head injuries can cause significant abnormalities in brain function that last for several days, which may explain the neurological symptoms experienced by some individuals who have experienced a head injury associated with sports, accidents or combat, according to a study by Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine researchers.Source:http://www.news-medical.net/syndication.axd
In response to today’s Perspective pieces published in the New England Journal Of Medicine, the National Bone Health Alliance (NBHA), a public-private partnership bringing together the expertise and resources of its 42 members from the private and non-profit sectors to collectively advance bone health and prevent disease, commends the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [...]
Melissa Lunsford wants a vaginal delivery for her fourth child. Following a series of Caesarean and vaginal deliveries for her other children, she couldn’t find a doctor or a hospital willing to give her the vaginal birth option for her current pregnancy.Source:http://www.news-medical.net/syndication.axd
Who’s Positive, a national HIV awareness organization, today announced the results of a year-long online survey measuring support for over-the counter (OTC) HIV testing. The organization will present these results at the upcoming U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Blood Products Advisory Committee (BPAC) on May 15, 2012.Source:http://www.news-medical.net/syndication.axd
The House Appropriations State and Foreign Operations subcommittee on Wednesday approved, without changes, its version of the FY 2013 U.S. international affairs appropriations bill, Devex reports (Mungcal, 5/10).Source:http://www.news-medical.net/syndication.axd
A brain study in infant rats demonstrates that the anti-epilepsy drug phenobarbital stunts neuronal growth, which could prompt new questions about using the first-line drug to treat epilepsy in human newborns.Source:http://www.news-medical.net/syndication.axd
Better than antibiotics, it is being used in contact lenses to prevent infections and biomedical products are the next stageSource:http://www.news-medical.net/syndication.axd
The report “Sequestration: Health Research at the Breaking Point,” released today by Research!America, demonstrates the damaging consequences of potential automatic spending cuts, or sequestration, to the nation’s medical research enterprise and public health, and offers examples on how these cuts would delay scientific discoveries that could lead to new treatments and cures for deadly diseases.Source:http://www.news-medical.net/syndication.axd
Forgive us if we don’t cheer at the prospect of adding 32 million to the total number of Americans who are dozens of pounds too heavy, a count that stood in 2010 at 78 million.Source:http://www.news-medical.net/syndication.axd
Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute have found the first chemical compounds that act to block an enzyme that has been linked to inflammatory conditions such as asthma and arthritis, as well as some inflammation-promoted cancers.Source:http://www.news-medical.net/syndication.axd
The StemCells, Inc., item earlier today incorrectly stated that the disease team applications will come before the board of the California stem cell agency later this month. In fact, they are scheduled to come up at the board meeting in late July. Source:http://californiastemcellreport.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default?alt=rss
StemCells, Inc., said today it has applied for as much as $40 million in funding from the California stem cell agency for two projects dealing with Alzheimer’s disease and cervical spinal cord injury. The announcement came in a news release dealing with the publicly traded firm’s quarterly earnings. The applications are part of a $240 million [...]
