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Test predicts response to treatment for complication of leukemia stem cell treatment

Posted: Published on December 23rd, 2014

(New York City) A new test may reveal which patients will respond to treatment for graft versus host disease (GVHD), an often life-threatening complication of stem cell transplants (SCT) used to treat leukemia and other blood disorders, according to a study led by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and published online today in the journal Lancet Haematology and in print in the January issue. Patients with fatal blood cancers like leukemia often require allogenic stem cell SCT to survive. Donor stem cells are transplanted to a recipient, but not without the risk of developing GVHD, a life-threatening complication and major cause of death after SCT. The disease, which can be mild to severe, occurs when the transplanted donor cells (known as the graft) attack the patient (referred to as the host). Symptom severity, however, does not accurately define how patients will respond to treatment and patients are often treated alike with high-dose steroids. Although SCT cures cancer in 50 percent of the patients, 25 percent die from relapsed cancer and there remaining go into remission but later succumb to effects of GVHD. "High dose steroids is the only proven treatment for GVHD," said James L. … Continue reading →

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Aesthetic Surgery France – Video

Posted: Published on December 22nd, 2014

Aesthetic Surgery France Dr. Thierry Besins's patient arrives at the Cte d'Azur to revitalise and take care of her body. She goes to the cosmetic surgeon to be advised on breasts pr... By: Docteur Thierry Besins … Continue reading →

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Test Predicts Response to Early Treatment for Dangerous Complication of Stem Cells Transplants Used in Leukemia Patients

Posted: Published on December 22nd, 2014

Contact Information Available for logged-in reporters only Newswise (New York City) A new test may reveal which patients will respond to treatment for graft versus host disease (GVHD), an often life-threatening complication of stem cell transplants (SCT) used to treat leukemia and other blood disorders, according to a study led by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and published online today in the journal Lancet Haematology and in print in the January issue. Patients with fatal blood cancers like leukemia often require allogenic stem cell SCT to survive. Donor stem cells are transplanted to a recipient, but not without the risk of developing GVHD, a life-threatening complication and major cause of death after SCT. The disease, which can be mild to severe, occurs when the transplanted donor cells (known as the graft) attack the patient (referred to as the host). Symptom severity, however, does not accurately define how patients will respond to treatment and patients are often treated alike with high-dose steroids. Although SCT cures cancer in 50 percent of the patients, 25 percent die from relapsed cancer and there remaining go into remission but later succumb to effects of GVHD. High dose steroids is the … Continue reading →

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Best IVF Centre indian, Best centre for IVF | private IVF treatment – Video

Posted: Published on December 22nd, 2014

Best IVF Centre indian, Best centre for IVF | private IVF treatment VFS Centre For Human Reproduction, an ISO 9001-2008 certified ART Centre offers a comprehensive range of infertility services under one roof and we are known... By: Centre of Human Reproduction … Continue reading →

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Lanka Hospitals supports families with the greatest gift of all!

Posted: Published on December 22nd, 2014

Lanka Hospitals, the foremost multi-specialty tertiary care hospital recently celebrated a landmark achievement of recording the 700th IVF birth (In Vitro Fertilization) since the launch of its ultra- modern Fertility Center in September 2008. This rare feat comes subsequent to Lanka Hospital in being awarded the prestigious JCI Accreditation (JCI), the recognized leader in international health care accreditation. As an innovative private healthcare provider in the country, Lanka Hospitals' revolutionary Fertility Centre has set several benchmarks in the In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) field. The Fertility Centre at Lanka Hospitals is operational throughout the year and is equipped with state-of-the-art-facilities ensuring that a patient's IVF cycle with higher success rate. The hospital further aims to introduce a modern IVF laboratory offering revolutionary methodologies such as the use of Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD), which allows the diagnosis of genetic diseases. Commenting on this momentous occasion, Dr. Nishendra Karunaratne, Consultant Gynecologist and Obstetrician said "Couples who visit our Fertility Center undergo a series of initial tests. Our highly skilled and specialized team checks both partners. As an initial step, the sperm count of the male counterpart will be checked while for females, we will conduct aTrans Vaginal Scan or 3D Scan to identify pelvic … Continue reading →

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Stem Cells: Tools for Human Genetics and Heart Regeneration – Video

Posted: Published on December 22nd, 2014

Stem Cells: Tools for Human Genetics and Heart Regeneration Department of Medicine Grand Rounds presentation by Dr. Charles Murry, professor, Department of Pathology, Bioengineering and Medicine/Cardiology; Director, ... By: UWDeptMedicine … Continue reading →

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HERBERT THE PERVERT (The Hidden Source) – Video

Posted: Published on December 22nd, 2014

HERBERT THE PERVERT (The Hidden Source) Enjoy the video? Subscribe! http://bit.ly/SubToSeaNanners What is The Hidden? "In the early 1950s human genetics experimentation was taking its first, tent... By: SeaNanners Gaming Channel … Continue reading →

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Perfect Genetics Challenge – Part 38 – First official wedding party – Video

Posted: Published on December 22nd, 2014

Perfect Genetics Challenge - Part 38 - First official wedding party Open for info links -- Thumbs up if you enjoyed this part and Subscribe for more! No more private wedding or ghetto backyard style, we are throwing a special wedding party at a nice venue/lot... By: Apanda … Continue reading →

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The Sims 4: Perfect Genetics Legacy [Part 12] – Video

Posted: Published on December 22nd, 2014

The Sims 4: Perfect Genetics Legacy [Part 12] We are back with the Holmes clan, and with their baby on the way Marshall and Kaydence are spending quality time together. They are working on new skills and just enjoying each others company.... By: Connor K Games … Continue reading →

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Patricia Bacus Genetic Engineering Fall 2014 – Video

Posted: Published on December 22nd, 2014

Patricia Bacus Genetic Engineering Fall 2014 By: Kim Solez … Continue reading →

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