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Stem cell registry will make cancer treatment cheaper

Posted: Published on December 31st, 2014

The author has posted comments on this articleSushmi Dey, TNN | Dec 30, 2014, 04.18AM IST The proposal suggests enrolling all district hospitals in the first phase to seek stem cell details from across the country. Page 1 of 4 The proposal suggests enrolling all district hospitals in the first phase to seek stem cell details from across the country. "Once a stem cell donor registry is in place, a willing donor can be contacted and one can coordinate easily. Also, this would enhance access to safe blood," the official said. Stem cells, found in bone marrow, are like building blocks which can grow into any normal cell of the body such as red blood cells to carry oxygen, white blood cells to fight infection, or platelets to stop bleeding. Once created, this would be the first government registry in the country. Till now, such registries have been run in the country by a few NGOs such as Bharat Stem Cells. According to Bharat Stem Cells, there is usually 25% chance of a patient finding a matching donor within the family. The rest depend on unrelated voluntary stem cell donors. Stem cell therapy has been shown to be effective in … Continue reading →

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Stem cell transplant may help patients with MS

Posted: Published on December 31st, 2014

An experimental treatment that uses a patient's own stem cells may offer new hope for people with multiple sclerosis. In a small clinical trial, patients experienced long-term disease remission after undergoing a transplant of their own hematopoietic stem cells. This type of cell is responsible for the formation of blood in the body and are typically derived from bone marrow. The patients also took high-dose immunosuppressive drugs. The paper, published Monday in JAMA Neurology, reports on the third year of a five-year study. A total of 24 patients with active relapsing-remitting MS were enrolled in the trial. With this type of MS, patients have points when their disease is active followed by periods when they do not experience any symptoms. Play Video Dr. Jon LaPook goes inside the trial and approval process for an experimental treatment using stem cells designed to make Multiple Sclerosis pati... The researchers found that nearly 79 percent of the patients who underwent the procedure sustained full neurologic function for the three years following the treatment and symptoms of their disease did not progress. Additionally, patients in that time period did not develop any new lesions related to their disease. More than 90 percent of patients … Continue reading →

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Prof. Dr. Gngr Sobac – Retinitis Pigmentosa / Tavuk Karas Kk Hcre Tedavisi NTV – Video

Posted: Published on December 30th, 2014

Prof. Dr. Gngr Sobac - Retinitis Pigmentosa / Tavuk Karas Kk Hcre Tedavisi NTV By: digi mogi … Continue reading →

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York Co. kid becomes chief of police department

Posted: Published on December 30th, 2014

Updated: Tuesday, December 30 2014, 06:35 PM EST By: Donna Kirker Morgan SPRINGETTSBURY TOWNSHIP, Pa. -- A York County police department had new leadership, at least for a day. Springettsbury Township Police Chief Thomas Hyers handed over command to 12-year-old Johnathen Speelman for a few hours on Tuesday. Speelman suffers from retinitis pigmentosa, a degenerative eye disease that will eventually blind him. To show Johnathen support, Springettsbury Township police signed him in, showed him stun guns and riot shields, and escorted Speelman and his friends around the department. The West York Area Middle school student even pulled someone over, warning them to get their tail light fixed, but not issuing a ticket. Hyers said he's learned a lot from Johnathen. "I've been in law enforcement for 30 years, and a 12-year-old boy has impacted me. A 12-year-old boy has taught someone who has done this for a long time, no matter what you're faced with you can overcome it. Just be positive. Think positive. Do good things and it will all work out," Hyers said. West York teachers have started a fundraiser for Speelman. Their goal is to send him on a limousine trip around Washington, D.C. To donate, visit … Continue reading →

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Autologous Stem Cell / Bone Marrow Transplant (AutoSCT)

Posted: Published on December 30th, 2014

TOPICS About Autologous - Phases |Q&A | Resources | Research News PubMed TOPIC SEARCH: Review | Therapies | ASCO | Medscape (free login req.) The Oncologist: Less is More: The Role of Purging in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation "It is likely that the benefit of purging will be dependent upon the tumor type and stage of disease, as well as the degree of purging possible in the individual case. To date, most trials in which progression-free and overall survival have been evaluable have been in hematological malignancies. A six-year single center study showed no benefit of purging in patients with non-Hodgkins lymphoma [53], nor did a large study from EBMT [15]. " A stem cell transplant* may sometimes be medically necessary for patients with lymphomas. With a stem cell transplant, the stem cells** obtained from bone marrow, peripheral blood, or umbilical cord blood are given back to the patient following high dose treatment, which can damage or ablate (kill off) these vital cells.The engrafted stem cells can then restore bone marrow function** impaired or destroyed by the high dose conditioning therapy. A stem cell transplant is sometimes called a bone marrow transplant. * The terms stem cell transplant, infusion, rescue, … Continue reading →

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Report on remission in patients with MS 3 years after stem cell transplant

Posted: Published on December 30th, 2014

Three years after a small number of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) were treated with high-dose immunosuppressive therapy (HDIT) and then transplanted with their own hematopoietic stem cells, most of the patients sustained remission of active relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS) and had improvements in neurological function, according to a study published online by JAMA Neurology. MS is a degenerative disease and most patients with RRMS who received disease-modifying therapies experience breakthrough disease. Autologous (using a patient's own cells) hematopoietic cell transplant (HCT) has been studied in MS with the goal of removing disease-causing immune cells and resetting the immune system, according to the study background. The Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation for Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (HALT-MS) study examines the effectiveness of early intervention with HDIT/HCT for patients with RRMS and breakthrough disease. The article by Richard A. Nash, M.D., of the Colorado Blood Cancer Institute at Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center, Denver, and coauthors reports on the safety, efficacy and sustainability of MS disease stabilization though three years after the procedures. Patients were evaluated through five years. Study results indicate that of the 24 patients who received HDIT/HCT, the overall rate of event-free survival was 78.4 percent at three years, which was defined as … Continue reading →

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Aesthetic Medicine | Evidence Beauty Care

Posted: Published on December 30th, 2014

Dermatology About Doctor Juliano Crema Doctor Juliano Crema has been a Dermatologist at the Evidence Beauty Centre for 6 years. His vast expertise and knowledge, as well as the more modern and up to date methods are used to offer the very best in Dermatology. Dr Juliano Crema is a graduate in Medicine by the Catholic Pontificate University of Paran (Curitiba / Brazil) since 1997, holds a specialist title in Dermatology by the Brazilian Society for Dermatology and Brazilian Medical Associated, with a post-graduation recognized by the MSE, training in Dermatological Oncology by the National Cancer Institute (Rio de Janeiro / Brazil), Paediatric Dermatology by the Jesus Hospital (Rio de Janeiro / Brazil), Leprosy by FIOCRUZ (Rio De Janeiro / Brazil) and Aesthetical Medicine by the Brazilian College of Aesthetic Medicine and Surgery (Belo Horizonte / Brazil). Dr Crema also had training at the Toronto Western Site Hospital in Canada and the New York Skin Institute. His academic career began in 2005 as a professor of Dermatology at the Mario Kroeff Hospital and in the Gamboa Hospital for the Santa Casa da Misericrdia do Rio de Janeiro. In 2007, he began his international career, being registered by the General Medical … Continue reading →

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Shu Cosmetic Surgery of Twin Cities Now Offers Nonsurgical Rhinoplasty

Posted: Published on December 30th, 2014

Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) December 30, 2014 The rhinoplasty surgery is one of the most popular types of cosmetic surgeries in America, however there can be a few risks involved in going through this surgery, such as bleeding and infection. Moreover, many patients who have a traditional rhinoplasty are not happy with their surgical outcome. Thankfully, Dr. Steven Shu, medical director of Shu Cosmetic Surgery, specializes in minimal invasive and nonsurgical cosmetic procedures. Nonsurgical rhinoplasty procedure uses safe and effective dermal fillers to correct minor aesthetic issues with a patient's nose. "Patients who aren't pleased with the appearance of their noses, but don't want to undergo a surgical procedure, will benefit from this approach," says Dr.Shu. "Nonsurgical rhinoplasty offers a quick and easy fix for minor imperfections." When the patients who have a surgical rhinoplasty are not happy with their outcome, they usually go through several more surgeries in an attempt to correct it. However, this can be rather time-consuming and expensive. Nonsurgical rhinoplasty is an excellent alternative to revisal surgeries as they are more wallet-friendly and take less time. It's not the best option if significant structural problems need to be addressed, says Dr. Shu If the patients are not … Continue reading →

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Adipose-derived Stem Cells: Current Findings and Future …

Posted: Published on December 30th, 2014

Abstract: Adipose tissue is an abundant source of mesenchymal stem cells, which have shown promise in the field of regenerative medicine. Furthermore, these cells can be readily harvested in large numbers with low donor-site morbidity. During the past decade, numerous studies have provided preclinical data on the safety and efficacy of adipose-derived stem cells, supporting the use of these cells in future clinical applications. Various clinical trials have shown the regenerative capability of adipose-derived stem cells in subspecialties of medical fields such as plastic surgery, orthopedic surgery, oral and maxillofacial surgery, and cardiac surgery. In addition, a great deal of knowledge concerning the harvesting, characterization, and culture of adipose-derived stem cells has been reported. This review will summarize data from in vitro studies, pre-clinical animal models, and recent clinical trials concerning the use of adipose-derived stem cells in regenerative medicine. Introduction In the field of regenerative medicine, basic research and preclinical studies have been conducted to overcome clinical shortcomings with the use of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). MSCs are present in adult tissues, including bone marrow and adipose tissue. For many years, bone marrow-derived stem cells (BSCs) were the primary source of stem cells for tissue engineering applications (Caplan, 1991; … Continue reading →

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Copy of IVF TREATMENT INDIA – Video

Posted: Published on December 30th, 2014

Copy of IVF TREATMENT INDIA visit - http://infertilitysolutions.in At Pahlajini Test Tube Baby Centre India, Raipur, you feel you are in safe hands. Personalised service is a priority f... By: Nitse King … Continue reading →

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