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Stem cells to transplant in the brain: Stealth UCSF spinout Neurona Therapeutics raises $7.6M

Posted: Published on December 29th, 2014

A UCSF spinout is growing neuronal stemcells to transplant into the brain, for potential use in treating epilepsy, spinal cord injury, Parkinsons and Alzheimers disease and investors are listening. Because one thing thatdifferentiatesNeurona Therapeutics is that its stem cells turn exclusively intointerneuron cells which are less likely to be tumorigenic than other IPS cells. The companyhasraised $7.6 million of a proposed $24.3 million round, according to a regulatory filing. But the companys staying a touch under the radar it lacks a website, and tis the season for calls to the company to remain unanswered. But funding for the six-year-old company comes from 11 investors. Listed on the documents contact pages areTim Kutzkeyand David Goeddel, both partners at early stage healthcare venture firm The Column Group giving some insight into who the startupsinvestors are. Also listed is Leo Guthart, a managing partner at New York private equity firm TopSpin Partner, and Arnold Kriegstein, director of the UCSF developmental and stem cell biology program. Kriegsteinand his UCSF colleagues filed a patentfor the in vitro production of medial ganglionic eminence (MGE) precursor cells which are, in essence, immature cells that morphinto nerve cells. The work that led to the patent was funded bythe … Continue reading →

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Patients, medics and carers collaborate in Parkinsons battle

Posted: Published on December 29th, 2014

Patients with Parkinsons, medics and carers have identified the top ten priorities for research into the management of the condition in a study by the University of East Anglia in Norwich and Parkinsons UK. Commissioned by Parkinsons UK, people with direct and indirect personal experience of the condition worked together to identify crucial gaps in the existing evidence to address everyday practicalities in the management of the complexities of Parkinsons. Patients stated that the overarching research aspiration was an effective cure for Parkinsons but whilst waiting for this more research was needed into the management of the condition. Top of the list, which was narrowed down from a list of 94 uncertainties, was the need to identify what treatments help reduce balance problems and falls in people with Parkinsons. This was followed in second place by questioning what approaches are helpful for reducing stress and anxiety in patients, and what treatments help reduce involuntary movements a side effect of some medications in third place. Also outlined in the top ten research priorities for Parkinsons management, published on BMJ Open, are better monitoring methods, improving sleep quality and the need to develop interventions specific to the different types of Parkinsons and … Continue reading →

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Miracle twin the most premature ever to survive takes first steps thanks to BOTOX injections

Posted: Published on December 29th, 2014

Archie and Harley Garthwaite, from Hartlepool, were born 17 weeks early At the time, doctors said they may be the youngest twins ever to survive Archie is unable to walk and was recently diagnosed with cerebral palsy He stunned medics by learning to crawl and will now have Botox injections It is hoped these will relax his muscles and help him walk like his brother By Madlen Davies for MailOnline Published: 09:33 EST, 29 December 2014 | Updated: 12:49 EST, 29 December 2014 A twin who was one of the most premature ever to survive is set to defy doctors by taking his first steps thanks to Botox injections. Two-year-old Archie Garthwaite was diagnosed with cerebral palsy in June, after a host of complications when he and his brother Harley were born 17 weeks early. Doctors told his devastated parents Hayley Kennedy, 22, and Billy Garthwaite, 23, that he would never walk. But Archie defied medics to learn to crawl and doctors are now preparing to inject his legs with Botox, which they say could relax his tightened muscles and help him walk. Two-year-old Archie Garthwaite (right) and his twin brother Harley (left) were born 17 weeks early. Archie has … Continue reading →

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Record $42.5M donation for stem-cell research at CSU

Posted: Published on December 29th, 2014

Coloradoan staff 11:20 a.m. MST December 29, 2014 Leslie and John Malone pose for a photo at Harmony Sporthorses in Kiowa on Dec. 2. The Malones recently donated $42.5 million for stem-cell research at Colorado State University.(Photo: William A. Cotton/CSU Photography) A record $42.5 million donation will launch a new center for stem-cell and other regenerative medical research at CSU. Colorado State University on Monday announced the donation as the largest cash gift in university history. The donation by philanthropists John and Leslie Malone will launch CSUs Institute for Biologic Translational Therapies, which will investigate new medical remedies for a variety of ailments in humans and animals. Research at the planned institute will focus on remedies based on living cells and their products, including patient-derived stem cells, according to a university release. We are tremendously grateful to John and Leslie Malone for their generous philanthropy, foresight and dedication to scientific discovery, CSU President Tony Frank said in a university release. In addition to being the largest cash gift in the universitys history, their commitment positions us to build on our foundation as a leader in translational medicine, where advances in veterinary medicine very rapidly move into the sphere of benefiting … Continue reading →

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More about Gordie Howe's therapy

Posted: Published on December 29th, 2014

Stem cells grown under low oxygen. These stem cells from Stemedica are licensed to CardioCell. Dr. David Gorski, a prominent skeptic of therapies offered outside the scientifically controlled clinical trial system, has published an extensive and critical look at the stem cell therapy Gordie Howe received in early December to help him recover from a serious stroke. I had email exchanges with Gorski while writing my article last week on the treatment, which uses stem cells provided by San Diego-based Stemedica. Gorski, whose previous blog post at Science-Based Medicine on Howe's treatment caught my attention, follows through with an analysis of the clinical trial setup used by Novastem, a Mexican stem cell company licensed by Stemedica to use its cells. Dr. Murray Howe and his hockey great father, Gordie Howe, on a fishing trip in Saskatchewan in 2013. / Courtesy Murray Howe "As sympathetic as I am to the Howe family, Im sorry. I reluctantly have to say that Murray Howe really should know better," Gorski wrote. "If Gordie Howe was treated as part of a clinical trial, then Novastem should have treated him for free! Thats because if it is running a clinical trial, it should treat everyone on … Continue reading →

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Liquid Facelifts Wipe Slate Clean for New Year Skinspirations Offers Tips for Turning Back the Hands of Time

Posted: Published on December 29th, 2014

Tampa Bay, FL (PRWEB) December 29, 2014 Many people use the New Year as an excuse to work on themselves and achieve their beauty goals. According to the Wall Street Journal, December is the busiest time for plastic surgeons (1). The holidays facilitate recovery time, as patients are able to hide out without arousing suspicion. Additionally, many procedures require patients to stay out of the sun, something that is easier to do during the colder months. However, there are many non-surgical cosmetic procedures that can achieve the same results and restore the face to a more youthful appearance. During the aging process, the frame of the face tends to deflate as bone and fat are lost on certain points of the body. The skin has less to hold on to and begins to move downwards creating tell-tale sagging skin. To combat this, many people feel they need to go under the knife to fix this problem. According to Cynthia Elliott M.D. owner of Skinspirations, a center for cosmetic enhancement devoted to non-surgical aesthetics, this assumption is wrong. One of the most efficient ways of getting the look you want while avoiding going under the knife is with the liquid facelift, … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the California Institute of Cosmetic and …

Posted: Published on December 29th, 2014

Here at Bakersfield plastic surgeon Vip Devs Sillect Avenue office, Drs. DevandAshjian are committed to your safety, success and satisfaction in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. Our plastic surgery practice encompasses northern, central and southern California. Many of our patients travel from out of state to meet with the California Institute of Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery, where our staff will help you feel safe and comfortable. All three of our surgeons welcome the opportunity to address your concerns and answer all the questions you have about plastic surgery. When you walk through our doors, a friendly team of medical professionals will greet you, eager to assist your needs and help you feel at home. With great attention to patient care, and extensive training in both reconstructive and cosmetic plastic surgery, Drs. DevandAshjian are highly regarded among peers and patients. They are routinely selected as Best Of in the Bakersfield area. The California Institute of Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery offers all aesthetic surgery options including nose reshaping (nose job), face lifts, liposuction, abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), breast reconstruction, augmentation, lift, and reduction, as well as botox, laser hair removal, skin products & treatments, and even a weight loss program! To meet with one … Continue reading →

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Cosmetic Surgery in Miami & Fort Lauderdale

Posted: Published on December 29th, 2014

At our cosmetic surgery center in the Miami & Fort Lauderdale area, our goal is to help you look like the person you feel you are. We are dedicated to giving our patients a healthy, natural look that allows others to appreciate their beauty. A most natural look imaginable combined with personal care by the cosmetic surgery team at our Miami-Fort Lauderdale surgery center allows for even the highest of patient expectations to be reached. Our outpatient cosmetic surgery center is located in the Fort Lauderdale area. We meet very stringent safety standards, serving our patients with the greatest care. We are the premier cosmetic surgery center for all procedures sought in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale area. A few of our most requested procedures include liposuction, facelifts, rhinoplasty, tummy tucks, and body contouring. Our cosmetic surgery center serves the communities of Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and Palm Beach Florida, as well as national and international patients. As our doctor's reputation's for state of the art cosmetic surgery has grown, more of our patients are traveling from across the country and from around the world to work with us. Although many of our patients are internationally known celebrities, no one will … Continue reading →

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Complications after thigh lift surgery common, but usually minor, reports Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Posted: Published on December 29th, 2014

Patients can 'benefit immensely' from body contouring to remove excess thigh skin December 29, 2014 - Performed as part of body contouring procedures in patients with massive weight loss, a procedure called medial thigh lift carries a substantial risk of complications, reports a study in the January issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). "Wound complications in medial thighplasty are common, but most are minor and can be managed without reoperation," according to the new research by ASPS member surgeon, Dr. Jeffrey Adam Gusenoff and colleagues of University of Pittsburgh. The study is the first detailed look at complications after thigh lift surgery, performed as part of body contouring surgery after bariatric (weight reduction) surgery. After Thigh Lift, Most Patients Have Mild Complications Dr Gusenoff and coauthors analyzed their experience with medial thigh lift in 106 patients with massive weight loss, mainly after bariatric surgery. The patients were 90 women and 16 men, average age 45 years. Most patients undergoing bariatric surgery for severe obesity are left with excess, sagging skin folds of the thigh and other areas. Overall, 68 percent of patients experienced some type of complication after … Continue reading →

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Las Vegas Pain Management Clinic, Nevada Pain, Now Offering Over Ten Effective Treatments for Knee Arthritis with …

Posted: Published on December 29th, 2014

Las Vegas, Nevada (PRWEB) December 29, 2014 Top Las Vegas pain management clinic, Nevada Pain, is now providing over ten effective knee arthritis treatments. New treatments include regenerative medicine therapies such as PRP and stem cell therapy. Call (702) 323-0553 for more information and scheduling. Knee arthritis affects tens of millions of Americans, often leading to significant disability. This may make it difficult to participate in recreational activities or play with one's kids or grandkids. While a total joint replacement typically has excellent outcomes, there are potential serious complications. Therefore, the procedure should be avoided or delayed until all other options have been attempted. Nevada Pain offers the latest, cutting edge options for knee arthritis relief. This includes platelet rich plasma therapy, known as PRP therapy, along with stem cell therapy. The stem cell therapy is offered with either bone marrow derived stem cells or amniotic derived stem cells. Additional treatments for knee arthritis include cortisone injections, which have been a gold standard for decades. They may provide months of consistent pain relief. Hyaluronic acid injections into the arthritic knee have been shown to offer six to twelve months of pain relief to most individuals. Knee bracing is also offered … Continue reading →

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