Monthly Archives: May 2012

Using Stem Cell Therapy For Neck And Head Cancers Avoids Salivary Gland Damage Caused By Radiotherapy

Posted: Published on May 13th, 2012

Editor's Choice Main Category: Ear, Nose and Throat Also Included In: Radiology / Nuclear Medicine;Cancer / Oncology;Stem Cell Research Article Date: 11 May 2012 - 10:00 PDT Current Article Ratings: The researchers note this finding could enhance the quality of life of 500,000 individuals with head and neck cancer each year worldwide. The team found that the stem cells needed for regenerating the parotid gland (the largest pair of salivary glands) were primarily located in the major ducts of the gland. According to the researchers, these cells could be easily avoided during radiotherapy or given a minimal radiation dose. Dr. Peter van Luijk, a research associate at the University Medical Center Groningen, The Netherlands, explained: Findings from the study were presented at the 31st conference of the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO31). Dry mouth syndrome is a condition in which there is not enough saliva in the mouth. The condition can occur when the parotid gland stops functioning properly after radiation damage. Symptoms of dry mouth syndrome include difficulty sleeping, eating, tooth decay or loss, and bad breath. These symptoms lead to poorer quality of life and difficulty working, as well as social isolation. The majority of treatments … Continue reading →

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Stem Cell Study Shows Promising Results Against Heart Failure

Posted: Published on May 13th, 2012

By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, May 10 (HealthDay News) -- A new treatment that involves spinning bone marrow stem cells to enhance their healing potential may help people with advanced heart failure feel and function better, a small study suggests. Researchers developed the treatment by culturing a patient's own bone marrow for 12 days. This process helped increase the amount of immune cells and stem cells that can differentiate into several different cell types, including heart cells. Those cells were then injected into heart muscle. The study was funded by treatment manufacturer Aastrom Biosciences. According to the findings, this treatment was safe, helped repair the damaged heart muscle and reversed some heart failure symptoms, when compared to a placebo injection. The findings were to be presented Thursday at the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions annual meeting, in Las Vegas. The U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute reports that about 5.8 million people in the United States have heart failure, a condition that occurs when the heart can no longer pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. Symptoms include shortness of breath, fatigue and swelling in the ankles, feet, legs and abdomen. There is no cure; treatment … Continue reading →

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In The Know: Stem cell therapy

Posted: Published on May 13th, 2012

Philippine Daily Inquirer Former President and current Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, who was suffering from a mineral deficiency in her bones arising from two corrective surgeries last September, wanted to seek alternative stem cell therapy abroad. However, she was barred from leaving the country last November after Justice Secretary Leila de Lima refused to honor the temporary restraining order issued by the high court on the inclusion of Arroyo and her husband Jose Miguel Mike Arroyo in the immigration bureaus watch list. In the wake of Arroyos supposed plan to try the radical technology at stem cell centers abroad to cure what her doctors here described as a rare bone disease, a province mate and a colleague of the former President filed a bill to put up a stem cell center in the country. Pampanga Rep. Carmelo F. Lazatin, a member of the minority bloc in Congress, has filed House Bill No. 5287 mandating the establishment of a research facility to explore the benefits of stem cell technology as a potential cure for incurable diseases. Blank cells Stem cells, the foundation of every organ, tissue and cell within the human body, are like blank cells that do not yet have … Continue reading →

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Stem Cell Therapy Exclusively at Gandy Animal Hospital – Tampa, FL – Video

Posted: Published on May 13th, 2012

11-05-2012 14:16 Stem cells are the body's repair cells. They have the ability to divide and differentiate into many different types of cells based on where they are needed throughout the body. Stem cells can divide and turn into tissues such as skin, fat, muscle, bone, cartilage, and nerve to name a few. With this capability, we can use them as a treatment for joint injuries, ligament and tendon damage, and fractured bones. Using MediVet America's Stem Cell Therapy, we have seen positive clinical improvement in 95% of the arthritic cases performed nationwide. Some owners have even reported seeing a difference in as little as a week! Visit link: Stem Cell Therapy Exclusively at Gandy Animal Hospital - Tampa, FL - Video … Continue reading →

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In The Know: Stem cell therapy

Posted: Published on May 13th, 2012

Philippine Daily Inquirer Former President and current Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, who was suffering from a mineral deficiency in her bones arising from two corrective surgeries last September, wanted to seek alternative stem cell therapy abroad. However, she was barred from leaving the country last November after Justice Secretary Leila de Lima refused to honor the temporary restraining order issued by the high court on the inclusion of Arroyo and her husband Jose Miguel Mike Arroyo in the immigration bureaus watch list. In the wake of Arroyos supposed plan to try the radical technology at stem cell centers abroad to cure what her doctors here described as a rare bone disease, a province mate and a colleague of the former President filed a bill to put up a stem cell center in the country. Pampanga Rep. Carmelo F. Lazatin, a member of the minority bloc in Congress, has filed House Bill No. 5287 mandating the establishment of a research facility to explore the benefits of stem cell technology as a potential cure for incurable diseases. Blank cells Stem cells, the foundation of every organ, tissue and cell within the human body, are like blank cells that do not yet have … Continue reading →

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Osiris Therapeutics Reports Q1 2012 Financial Results

Posted: Published on May 13th, 2012

More Topics: Choose a Sector Accounting Firms Advertising/Media/Communications Capital CEO/Board General Business Health/Biotech Internet/Technology Investment Firms Law Firms Mergers & Acquisitions Money Managers People Private Companies Public Companies Venture Capital Posted May 11, 2012 COLUMBIA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Osiris Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: OSIR), the leading stem cell company focused on developing and commercializing products to treat medical conditions in inflammatory, cardiovascular, orthopedic, and wound healing markets, announced today its results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2012. Highlights and Recent Developments Strong demand for Grafix and Ovation fuels Biosurgery revenue growth to $1.14 million for the quarter - an increase of 49% over the previous quarter. Manufacturing efficiencies drive gross margin on Biosurgery products up 8 percentage points over the previous quarter to 66%. Capacity expansion in manufacturing initiated to keep pace with product demand. CMS issues positive preliminary decision on request to establish HCPCS codes for Grafix product line. Final decision to be rendered by the end of 2012. Biosurgery distribution expands its geographic coverage into eight additional states. Full response filed to inquiries from the Biologics and Genetic Therapies Directorate of Health Canada regarding the Prochymal (remestemcel-L) New Drug Submission and post marketing commitments. Health Canada's independent expert advisory … Continue reading →

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Osiris Therapeutics Reports First Quarter 2012 Financial Results

Posted: Published on May 13th, 2012

COLUMBIA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Osiris Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: OSIR - News), the leading stem cell company focused on developing and commercializing products to treat medical conditions in inflammatory, cardiovascular, orthopedic, and wound healing markets, announced today its results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2012. Highlights and Recent Developments This was an excellent quarter all around for Osiris, said C. Randal Mills, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of Osiris Therapeutics. "It is gratifying to witness the solid growth of our Biosurgery products, driven by Osiris continued clinical success. I am particularly proud of how well our team is executing during our transition into a fully commercial entity, including our ability to tackle challenging reimbursement issues and expand our manufacturing and distribution capabilities." First Quarter Financial Results Biosurgery product revenue rose 49% from the previous quarter to $1.14 million. Total revenues were $4.6 million in the first quarter of 2012, which include the final amortization of license fees from our collaboration agreements. Total revenues in the first quarter of 2011 were $10.4 million, and consisted almost exclusively of amortized license fees. Net loss for the first quarter of 2012 was $1.3 million compared to net income of $4.0 million in … Continue reading →

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Your Cash Funds Erectile Dysfunction Studies

Posted: Published on May 13th, 2012

The NBC Investigative Unit has raised questions abouttwo grants totaling nearly $1.5 million dollars distributed to theUniversity of California San Francisco. The money was part of thefederal stimulus program and went to studies into the erectiledysfunction of overweight middle aged men and the accuratereporting of someone's sexual history. This is part of our ongoing series of investigations by the NBC Bay Area Investigative Unit into who got federal stimulus dollars, and why some projects did not break ground more than two years after receiving the grant. The Investigative Unit looked closely at the federal government's decision to spend nearly $1.5 million dollars of taxpayer money, money that came here to California. Grant number 1R01HD056950-01A2 was among the thousands of grants funded, receiving $1.2 million dollars. This grant studied how to improve the accuracy of how people responded to questions about their sexual history. "If you honestly report on your sexual activity and number of partners?" Scott Amey with asked with a sigh. "That's a good one." Amey is the general council for POGO, the Project on Government Oversight, a Washington D.C. nonpartisan non-profit government watchdog group. During our interview with an NBC crew he tried to explain why the government … Continue reading →

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Stem Cell Therapy Exclusively at Gandy Animal Hospital – Tampa, FL – Video

Posted: Published on May 13th, 2012

11-05-2012 14:16 Stem cells are the body's repair cells. They have the ability to divide and differentiate into many different types of cells based on where they are needed throughout the body. Stem cells can divide and turn into tissues such as skin, fat, muscle, bone, cartilage, and nerve to name a few. With this capability, we can use them as a treatment for joint injuries, ligament and tendon damage, and fractured bones. Using MediVet America's Stem Cell Therapy, we have seen positive clinical improvement in 95% of the arthritic cases performed nationwide. Some owners have even reported seeing a difference in as little as a week! See the original post: Stem Cell Therapy Exclusively at Gandy Animal Hospital - Tampa, FL - Video … Continue reading →

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In The Know: Stem cell therapy

Posted: Published on May 13th, 2012

Philippine Daily Inquirer Former President and current Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, who was suffering from a mineral deficiency in her bones arising from two corrective surgeries last September, wanted to seek alternative stem cell therapy abroad. However, she was barred from leaving the country last November after Justice Secretary Leila de Lima refused to honor the temporary restraining order issued by the high court on the inclusion of Arroyo and her husband Jose Miguel Mike Arroyo in the immigration bureaus watch list. In the wake of Arroyos supposed plan to try the radical technology at stem cell centers abroad to cure what her doctors here described as a rare bone disease, a province mate and a colleague of the former President filed a bill to put up a stem cell center in the country. Pampanga Rep. Carmelo F. Lazatin, a member of the minority bloc in Congress, has filed House Bill No. 5287 mandating the establishment of a research facility to explore the benefits of stem cell technology as a potential cure for incurable diseases. Blank cells Stem cells, the foundation of every organ, tissue and cell within the human body, are like blank cells that do not yet have … Continue reading →

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