Monthly Archives: February 2012

$30M donated to McMaster for stem cell therapies

Posted: Published on February 6th, 2012

A family donating $30 million to McMaster University wants to speed up the development of stem cell therapies. Of the total going to the Hamilton, Ont., university, $24 million will be used to establish the Boris Family Centre in Human Stem Cell Therapies, which will speed the commercial development of discoveries made at the McMaster Stem Cell and Cancer Research Institute. The other $6 million is for a unique clinic that will allow patients with complex health problems to see several specialists and have related tests during one visit. "McMaster University has proven its ability to fast forward discoveries from the lab bench to the patients' bedside,” Les Boris said in a news release on behalf of his parents’ Marta and Owen Boris Foundation. “It made perfect sense to make this investment in this world-class university.” The McMaster institute is world-renowned for its human stem cell discoveries, such as the ability to generate blood from stem cells grown from human skin, said Mick Bhatia, scientific director of the research institute. The funds will: Establish two senior research chairs, one in blood stem cells and the other in neuro stem cells. Set up several fellowships and technician positions. Build the facility … Continue reading

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Stem Cell Treatment Fibromyalgia – Video

Posted: Published on February 6th, 2012

07-11-2011 15:39 http://www.StemCellTreatment.org Salima had stem cell treatment for Fibromyalgia and had very good results. We have had great success with stem cell therapy for Fibromyalgia also known as FMS. Fibromyalgia symptoms include pain and tenderness in the joints, muscles and other soft tissue. Stem cell treatment for fibromyalgia is something that ASCAAC specializes in. Go to our website for more information and fill out the form or give us a call so we can answer your stem cell and fibromyalgia questions! Read more from the original source: Stem Cell Treatment Fibromyalgia - Video … Continue reading

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Adult Stem Cell Treatments for COPD -Real patient results, USA Stem Cells- Donald W. Testimonial – Video

Posted: Published on February 6th, 2012

20-12-2011 09:01 If you would like more information please call us Toll Free at 877-578-7908. Or visit our website at http://www.usastemcells.com Or click here to have a Free Phone Constultation with Dr. Matthew Burks usastemcells.com Real patient testimonials for USA Stem Cells. Adult stem cell therapy for COPD, Emphysema, and Pulmonary fibrosis. Read the original: Adult Stem Cell Treatments for COPD -Real patient results, USA Stem Cells- Donald W. Testimonial - Video … Continue reading

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Cell-based Therapy Research – Video

Posted: Published on February 6th, 2012

10-01-2012 17:54 Cell-based therapy research at Swedish Heart and Vascular Institute is quintessential to medical advancement. Medical director Dr. Paul P. Huang researches stem cell therapy pertaining to cardiovascular disease. He provides an historical perspective of stem cell research and explains how stem cells can help cardiovascular patients avoid surgery and improve their quality of life. Dr. Huang believes that regenerative medicine is medicine's next frontier. For more information visit http://www.swedish.org See original here: Cell-based Therapy Research - Video … Continue reading

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Adult Stem Cell Treatments for COPD -Real patient results, USA Stem Cells- Leon B. Testimonial – Video

Posted: Published on February 6th, 2012

12-01-2012 07:24 If you would like more information please call us Toll Free at 877-578-7908. Or visit our website at http://www.usastemcells.com Or click here to have a Free Phone Constultation with Dr. Matthew Burks usastemcells.com Real patient testimonials for USA Stem Cells. Adult stem cell therapy for COPD, Emphysema, and Pulmonary fibrosis. Continued here: Adult Stem Cell Treatments for COPD -Real patient results, USA Stem Cells- Leon B. Testimonial - Video … Continue reading

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Ben Moody of Evanescence talks HGH

Posted: Published on February 6th, 2012

05-02-2012 02:33 MetroMD.net Musician Ben Moody, Evanescence co-founder, discusses his personal experience with HGH and stem cell therapy by Dr. Martin and the dramatic health improvements that resulted. Questions? Please call the MetroMD Institute of Regenerative Medicine- Los Angeles at (323) 285-5300 or email us at info@MetroMD.net. Read the original here: Ben Moody of Evanescence talks HGH … Continue reading

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Researchers develop method of directing stem cells to increase bone formation and bone strength

Posted: Published on February 6th, 2012

Public release date: 5-Feb-2012 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Charles Casey charles.casey@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu 916-734-9048 University of California - Davis Health System A research team led by UC Davis Health System scientists has developed a novel technique to enhance bone growth by using a molecule which, when injected into the bloodstream, directs the body's stem cells to travel to the surface of bones. Once these cells are guided to the bone surface by this molecule, the stem cells differentiate into bone-forming cells and synthesize proteins to enhance bone growth. The study, which was published online today in Nature Medicine, used a mouse model of osteoporosis to demonstrate a unique treatment approach that increases bone density and prevents bone loss associated with aging and estrogen deficiency. "There are many stem cells, even in elderly people, but they do not readily migrate to bone," said Wei Yao, the principal investigator and lead author of the study. "Finding a molecule that attaches to stem cells and guides them to the targets we need is a real breakthrough." Researchers are exploring stem cells as possible treatments for a wide variety of conditions and injuries, ranging from peripheral artery disease and macular degeneration to blood … Continue reading

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Chimerix Antiviral Compound, CMX001, Meets CMV Phase 2 Primary Endpoint in Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell …

Posted: Published on February 6th, 2012

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Feb. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Chimerix, Inc., a biotechnology company developing novel antiviral therapeutics, today announced positive results from CMX001 Study 201, a Phase 2 study evaluating CMX001 for the prevention of cytomegalovirus (CMV) disease in hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HCT) recipients. CMX001 is a broad spectrum Lipid-Antiviral-Conjugate completing Phase 2 clinical development for the prevention of CMV in HCT recipients. In CMX001 Study 201, a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial which enrolled 230 HCT recipients, CMX001 had a statistically significant benefit versus placebo in preventing CMV viremia and/or CMV disease 13 weeks post-transplant. Francisco Marty, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Women's Hospital's Division of Infectious Disease, and a lead investigator in Chimerix's CMX001 Phase 2 CMV study, presented the data during the "Best Abstracts Plenary Session" at the 2012 BMT Tandem Meetings on February 3, 2012 in San Diego, California. "This study provides positive data supporting the antiviral activity of CMX001 at different dose levels, and a better understanding of CMX001's safety and tolerability as a prophylactic agent against CMV infection, a major cause of morbidity and mortality in bone marrow transplant recipients," said Dr. Marty.  "There is a substantial unmet medical … Continue reading

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FDA Skeptical of Amgen Drug Ahead of Panel

Posted: Published on February 6th, 2012

Updated with analyst comments. THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (TheStreet) -- Amgen's(AMGN) effort to expand the use of new drug Xgeva to prevent or delay the spread of prostate cancer to the bones of patients is being met with skepticism by U.S. regulators who question whether such a claim has merit since the drug doesn't help patients live longer and may cause more side effects. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration released its critique of Xgeva ahead of an advisory panel scheduled for Wednesday. Amgen already markets Xgeva for the treatment of bone-related side effects in patients being treated for cancer. The biotech firm wants FDA permission to expand Xgeva's label to allow the drug to be used to prevent or delay bone metastases in advanced prostate cancer patients. Amgen shares were down 1% to $68.50 in early Monday trading. Investors have generally not expected Amgen to come out a winner at Wednesday's advisory panel and sales forecasts for Xgeva in this expanded indication are modest if they're modeled at all. In a phase III study which enrolled men with advanced prostate cancer at high risk for spreading to bone, treatment with Xgeva significantly improved median bone metastasis-free survival by 4.2 months … Continue reading

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"Ashley Vargas", "Project Walk Spinal Cord Injury Recovery" – Video

Posted: Published on February 6th, 2012

06-01-2012 12:28 Spinal cord injury treatment. http://www.projectwalk.org exists to provide an improved quality of life for people with spinal cord injuries through intense exercise-based recovery programs, education, support and encouragement. See more here: "Ashley Vargas", "Project Walk Spinal Cord Injury Recovery" - Video … Continue reading

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