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First UK patient receives stem cell treatment to cure loss …

Posted: Published on October 5th, 2015

A patient has become the first in the UK to receive an experimental stem cell treatment that has the potential to save the sight of hundreds of thousands of Britons. By December, doctors will know whether the woman, who has age-related macular degeneration, has regained her sight after a successful operation at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London last month. Over 18 months, 10 patients will undergo the treatment. The transplant involves eye cells, called retinal pigment epithelium, derived from stem cells and grown in the lab to form a patch that can be placed behind the retina during surgery. Related: Stem cell therapy success in treatment of sight loss from macular degeneration The potential is huge. Although the first patients have the wet form of macular degeneration, the doctors believe it might also eventually work for those who have the dry form, who are the vast majority of the UKs 700,000 sufferers. The surgery is an exciting moment for the 10-year-old London Project to Cure Blindness, a collaboration between the hospital, the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and the National Institute for Health Research, which was formed to find a cure for wet age-related macular degeneration, the more serious but less … Continue reading →

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StemCell Therapy MD

Posted: Published on October 5th, 2015

Colorado Clinic offers multiple regenerative medicine stem cell treatments. These treatments are provided as an outpatient by a Double Board Certified Doctor. Each treatment maintains minimal risk, with the possibility of providing repair and healing of injured tendons, ligaments, cartilage and muscle. Click on the Treatments on the Left Tabs for more information. Stem Cell Treatments at Colorado Clinic Traditional therapies for osteoarthritis, ligament injury and tendonitis maintain certain commonalities. They help provide excellent pain relief, however, they do not alter the condition or help with the healing process. They act as an excellent band aid, but they do not REPAIR the problem! The newest treatments for helping repair the damage involve Regenerative Medicine. The therapies are cutting edge and include stem cells, platelets, growth factors and cytokines. Here is an example of what regenerative medicine offers. When a football player sustains a rotator cuff tendon injury, it may heal by itself in six to 10 weeks. Healing of damaged tendons or ligaments may occur naturally. However, it does not reach 100% strength like it was before. With regenerative medicine, this situation may be very different. Healing of the rotator cuff injury may occur much faster, and it may reach … Continue reading →

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Stem Cell Therapy – Premier Stem Cell Institute

Posted: Published on October 5th, 2015

Formerly Orthopedic Stem Cell Institute We put the power of your own body to work for you. Our team of board certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic and spine surgeons work with patients from around the world using the newest and most advanced technology to treat orthopedic injuries and bone and joint pain, as well as relieving symptoms and improving the lives of patients with a multitude of illnesses. The Premier Stem Cell Institute is a leading research and treatment facility in Colorado providing the most innovative and proven techniques and therapies using the bodys natural healing power of stem cells. A stem cell is a basic cell constantly produced by your body to heal injuries, build new skin, even grow your hair. However, your body wont refix a chronic injury or illness by continuing to attack it with new stem cells unless those cells are extracted and reintroduced into your body via stem cell therapies. We are a leading research and treatment facility providing the most innovative and proven techniques and therapies using the bodys natural healing power of stem cells. Our services are performed by fellowship-trained surgeons using the most state-of-the-art equipment and technology in the field.All stem cell treatments are … Continue reading →

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Going viral: chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy for …

Posted: Published on October 5th, 2015

On July 1, 2014, the United States Food and Drug Administration granted 'breakthrough therapy' designation to CTL019, the anti-CD19 chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy developed at the University of Pennsylvania. This is the first personalized cellular therapy for cancer to be so designated and occurred 25 years after the first publication describing genetic redirection of T cells to a surface antigen of choice. The peer-reviewed literature currently contains the outcomes of more than 100 patients treated on clinical trials of anti-CD19 redirected T cells, and preliminary results on many more patients have been presented. At last count almost 30 clinical trials targeting CD19 were actively recruiting patients in North America, Europe, and Asia. Patients with high-risk B-cell malignancies therefore represent the first beneficiaries of an exciting and potent new treatment modality that harnesses the power of the immune system as never before. A handful of trials are targeting non-CD19 hematological and solid malignancies and represent the vanguard of enormous preclinical efforts to develop CAR T-cell therapy beyond B-cell malignancies. In this review, we explain the concept of chimeric antigen receptor gene-modified T cells, describe the extant results in hematologic malignancies, and share our outlook on where this modality is likely … Continue reading →

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Cardiology Pittsfield, Massachusetts (MA) – Berkshire …

Posted: Published on October 5th, 2015

Heart attacks, heart failure and other illnesses involving the heart are serious and frightening moments in the lives of individuals and the people who love them. Today, heart patients at Berkshire Health Systems are in the hands of board certified cardiologists who are recognized among the finest in their specialties. Using the most advanced diagnostic technology in the region, our cardiologists are providing award-winning care to the residents and visitors of our community. A multi-million-dollar investment in the BHS Division of Cardiology, including the installation of the most advanced Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, has created services designed around the needs of cardiac patients to ensure that they receive the highest standards of care, no matter where they enter the healthcare system. This means patients who arrive at our emergency rooms in the middle of the night have access to highly-qualified cardiologists and the latest in technology to assess their conditions. If necessary, they are admitted to a state-of-the-art Cardiac Unit at Berkshire Medical Center or Fairview Hospital. Patients referred to our cardiology practice for consultation and diagnosis have access to accomplished physicians, cardiac catheterization, and a full range of diagnostic tests at our Cardiovascular Center at Berkshire Medical Center and Fairview … Continue reading →

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Cardiology at the Christiana Care Center for Heart …

Posted: Published on October 5th, 2015

A cardiologist is a doctor with special training and skill in finding, treating and preventing diseases of the heart and blood vessels. If your primary-care doctor believes that you might have a significant heart condition, he may consult with a cardiologist or refer you to one. A cardiologist may recommend any of a variety of tests that can evaluate symptoms like shortness of breath, heart murmurs, chest pains or dizzy spells. Cardiologists are specially trained to treat heart attacks, heart failure and other serious diseases. A cardiologist is not a heart surgeon, although your cardiologist may work closely with a heart surgeon as part of your heart-health care team. Cardiologistsfrom Christiana Care Cardiology Consultants and other practices throughout the community provide care at the Center for Heart & Vascular Health.If you wish to ensure that you have access to the care at the Center for Heart & Vascular Health, tell your cardiologist that you wish to be treated at Christiana Care. Find a cardiologist. Christiana Care Center for Heart & Vascular Health Christiana Hospital 4755 Ogletown-Stanton Road, Newark, DE 19718 directions 302-733-1000 View post: Cardiology at the Christiana Care Center for Heart ... … Continue reading →

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Biotechnology – Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (Amrita …

Posted: Published on October 5th, 2015

Amrita School of Biotechnology, with qualified faculty including several Ph. D.s recruited from academia and industry around the world, is perfectly poised to offer students an opportunity to develop expertise and succeed in building a career in the exciting areas of biotechnology and related fields. Our cutting-edge curricula with state-of-the-art facilities for teaching and research will provide a solid foundation in the biological sciences. With a vibrant academic environment and a unique approach to learning that involves thought-provoking discussions and constant interaction among students and faculty,...Read More The School offers three postgraduate and two undergraduate programs in biotechnology, microbiology and bioinformatics as well as research programs.Read more The Amrita School of Biotechnology offers programs of education at the undergraduate, postgraduate and research levels that bolsters core science concepts...Read more The faculty, well-known and highly respected in their respective academic fraternities, is really what distinguishes School of Biotechnology. They are drawn from among the best minds in the world. This affords the school an extensive network of contacts which are instrumental in getting collaborative researches, live student projects and industry inputs so essential to quality biotechnology education. The faculty includes acclaimed scholars and award winning professors drawn from all life sciences … Continue reading →

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Biotechnology – Shoreline Community College

Posted: Published on October 5th, 2015

Pharmaceutical labs Guy Hamilton, Ph.D. (Program Manager) 206-546-4786 ghamilton@shoreline.edu Joyce Fagel, M.A. (Advisor, Science Division) 206-546-6984 jfagel@shoreline.edu Biotechnology is an exciting and rapidly expanding field. Biologists and other scientists working in research and development use biotechnology techniques for the production of genetically engineered drugs, gene therapy, microbiology, virology, forensic science, agriculture and environmental science. Shoreline's Biotechnology Lab Specialist Program opens the door to a field filled with opportunity. Weprovide practical, "hands-on" learning with cutting edge techniques, technologies, and equipment.You willgain a working knowledge of molecular biology, recombinant DNA, immunology, protein purification and tissue culture. The curriculum also provides a foundation in a variety of math and science disciplines including algebra, statistics, chemistry, biology, microbiology and computer science.. * Both options include an internship in local biotechnology labs. Both degree and certificate students must submit an application in the Spring prior to beginning thesecond year (core) Biotechcourses. Students accepted into the program will receive notification by the first week of June. Acceptance into the program guarantees you a space in all of the Biotech core courses in the second year of the program. Read the original post: Biotechnology - Shoreline Community College … Continue reading →

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Merkel Cell Carcinoma Treatment – National Cancer Institute

Posted: Published on October 5th, 2015

General Information About Merkel Cell Carcinoma Key Points Merkel cells are found in the top layer of the skin. These cells are very close to the nerve endings that receive the sensation of touch. Merkel cell carcinoma, also called neuroendocrine carcinoma of the skin or trabecular cancer, is a very rare type of skin cancer that forms when Merkel cells grow out of control. Merkel cell carcinoma starts most often in areas of skin exposed to the sun, especially the head and neck, as well as the arms, legs, and trunk. Anatomy of the skin showing the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue. Merkel cells are in the layer of basal cells at the deepest part of the epidermis and are connected to nerves. Merkel cell carcinoma tends to grow quickly and to metastasize (spread) at an early stage. It usually spreads first to nearby lymph nodes and then may spread to lymph nodes or skin in distant parts of the body, lungs, brain, bones, or other organs. Anything that increases your risk of getting a disease is called a risk factor. Having a risk factor does not mean that you will get cancer; not having risk factors doesn't mean that … Continue reading →

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Blindness Cure: UK Scientists Working On Stem-Cell …

Posted: Published on October 5th, 2015

Scientists Are 'Looking Into' A New Medication For Tuberculosis (Photo : ORBIS EMEA Saving Sight Worldwide) The London Project to Cure Blindnessdeveloped a trial for a new treatment that's derived from stem cells to treat wet' age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and the trial is currently taking place at the Moorfields Eye Hospital after the successful outcome on a patient dealing with the health issue. Like Us on Facebook "There is real potential that people with wet age-related macular degeneration will benefit in the future from transplantation of these cells," says retinal surgeon Professor Lyndon Da Cruz from Moorfields Eye Hospital, who is performing the operations and is co-leading the London Project, in a news release. Though the London Project to Cure Blindness was established 10 years ago, this first operation represents a major milestone, according to researchers, with an aim to cure vision in patients who lost their sight to wet AMD. In the trial, researchers are investigating the safety and efficacy of transplanting eye cells (retinal pigment epithelium) to treat those with sudden severe visual loss from wet AMD--cells that are used to replace those found at the back of the eye that are also diseased in AMD; this … Continue reading →

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