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New photoswitch therapy restores useful vision in blind animals

Posted: Published on December 13th, 2014

Retinitis pigmentosa is a particularly terrifying form of late onset blindness, in which the sufferers vision slowly degrades from the periphery, in. Your view of theworld slowly narrows to a point, and one can only imagine the frustration such a slow, torturous process would create. These sorts of degenerative diseases are often attacked from the preventative side, which gives thema spectrum of possible successes, from total prevention to simple prolonging of the process tobuy more time with sight. Usually, trying to cure something is much more binary, with a cured-or-not logic that doesnt tend to reward partial successes. Anew study looking at certain types of blindness in lab animals may have made just such an interactive step forward, however, restoring light sensitivity in eyes that havent seen for some time. The crux of the insight is a type of molecule called a photoswitch. As the name implies, a photoswitch is a molecule that responds in a back-and-forth manner to the presence or absence of light. In this case, the molecules switch in terms of their physical shape, flipping back and forth between a larger and a more compact state put them in the right place, and these shape changes can … Continue reading →

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Stem cell transplant for acute myeloid leukemia

Posted: Published on December 13th, 2014

The usual doses of chemotherapy drugs can cause serious side effects to quickly dividing tissues such as the bone marrow. Even though higher doses of these drugs might be more effective, they are not given because they could severely damage the bone marrow, which is where new blood cells are formed. This could lead to life-threatening infections, bleeding, and other problems due to low blood cell counts. A stem cell transplant (SCT) allows doctors to use higher doses of chemotherapy (sometimes combined with radiation therapy). After that treatment is finished, the patient receives an infusion of blood-forming stem cells to restore the bone marrow. Blood-forming stem cells used for a transplant are obtained either from the blood (for a peripheral blood stem cell transplant, or PBSCT) or from the bone marrow (for a bone marrow transplant, or BMT). Sometimes stem cells harvested from a babys umbilical cord are used. There are 2 main types of stem cell transplants: allogeneic and autologous. They differ with regard to the source of the blood-forming stem cells. Allogeneic stem cell transplant This is the most common form of SCT used to treat acute leukemia. In an allogeneic transplant, the stem cells come from someone … Continue reading →

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Interview with Ash Dutta – International Congress of Aesthetic Medicine – Video

Posted: Published on December 13th, 2014

Interview with Ash Dutta - International Congress of Aesthetic Medicine Intervista al 16 Congresso Internazionale di Medicina Estetica che si svolto a Milano dal 9 all'11 ottobre 2014, organizzato da Agor-AMIEST. By: Agor - Societ Italiana di Medicina Estetica … Continue reading →

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Trivedi Global CEO Makes Appearance at 2014 Annual World Congress on Anti-Aging Medicine

Posted: Published on December 13th, 2014

LAS VEGAS (PRWEB) December 13, 2014 Alice Branton, CEO of Trivedi Global, Inc., will be one of the noted VIPs in attendance at the 22nd Annual World Congress on Anti-Aging, Regenerative and Aesthetic Medicine, taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada, December 11th13th, 2014. Known as the world's largest and most acclaimed Anti-Aging conference, the event will convene over 70 leading health care professionals, researchers, and thought leaders to share scientific and contemporary approaches to lifestyle medicine, and to discuss their revolutionary advances and efforts in the world of anti-aging medicine and wellness. Experts such as Dr. David Katz, who is one of the worlds most respected experts in integrative medicine, Dr J. Craig Venter, known as one of the 21st centurys leading scientists on the quest to treat age-related disease, and Dr. Alex Zhavoronkov, a pioneer in scientific aging research, are scheduled to give keynote presentations. Alice Branton, who is a high level business executive and respected spiritual leader, is also the Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer at Trivedi Global, Inc. an international company with offices in the UK, United States, and India who has achieved unprecedented results in the wellness field and in particular, in the areas of anti-aging … Continue reading →

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Face Lift Surgery – Video

Posted: Published on December 13th, 2014

Face Lift Surgery Dr. Kenneth Kim is a board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon born in South Korea, and raised in both Seoul and Southern California. As an active member of the American Society of... By: Kenneth Kim … Continue reading →

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Plastic Surgery (Cosmetic Surgery): Facts on Procedure Types

Posted: Published on December 13th, 2014

Introduction Fighting the effects of aging on the outside; your guide to the risks of cosmetic surgical and non-surgical procedures Trying to fight the effects of aging? Below is a basic guide to the risks involved in both surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures. For more information on each procedure, click on the highlighted links of the procedure. Breast Augmentation: Breasts are enlarged by placing an implant behind each breast. Breast Lift - Extra skin is removed from the breast to raise and reshape breast. Breast Reduction - Fat, tissue, and skin is removed from breast. Eyelid Surgery: Extra fat, skin, and muscle in the upper and/or lower eyelid is removed to correct "droopy" eyelids. Facelift: Extra fat is removed, muscles are tightened, and skin is rewrapped around the face and neck to improve sagging facial skin, jowls, and loose neck skin. Facial Implant: infection feeling of tightness or scarring around implant shifting of implant Forehead Lift: Extra skin and muscles that cause wrinkles are removed, eyebrows are lifted, and forehead skin is tightened. See original here: Plastic Surgery (Cosmetic Surgery): Facts on Procedure Types … Continue reading →

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Stretched earlobes lead to trend in corrective surgery

Posted: Published on December 13th, 2014

Marie McCullough, Inquirer Staff Writer Posted: Thursday, December 11, 2014, 1:08 AM Aaron Storck was 12 when he started stretching holes in his earlobes, aspiring to be as cool as his big brother. Storck wound up with 11/2-inch-wide earlobe plugs (a.k.a. flesh tunnels, spools, flares, gauges) - bigger than bottle caps. What he didn't foresee was that he would mature, move into the work world, and rue having eye-catching ears that the staid mainstream found unappealing. Now 29, Storck, of Easton, Pa. spent $1,200 on reconstruction of his holey lobes this year. "Every now and then I miss having them," said Storck, an information technologist in Pen Argyl schools. "But when you're trying to have a serious conversation and people keep staring at your ears, it's a problem." Physicians and professional piercers agree that over the last six years, plastic surgery on enlarged earlobes has become common enough to earn a name: Earlobeplasty. Cosmetic surgeons' groups aren't yet surveying members about it, unlike procedures such as liposuction, breast implants, tattoo removal, and otoplasty (fixing protruding or defective ears). But that could change. Earlobeplasty is still new, said Gloria Gasaatura, spokeswoman for the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Only time … Continue reading →

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ABRING Announces Debut of Stem Cell Based Skin Care Products

Posted: Published on December 13th, 2014

Manhattan NY (PRWEB) December 13, 2014 ABRING, one of the pioneers in the new era of the most advanced skin care trend, announced the debut of their two new skin care products: ABRING lemon stem cell acne serum and ABRING apple stem cell serum/eyes serum, These two new cutting-edge skin care products contain concentrated essence which is derived from Californias organic plants and has no artificial or chemical components. This condensed essence has been widely recognized for its obvious effect on anti-aging and stimulation of skin cells regeneration. As a result, ABRINGs new stem cell products not only have such distinctive functions as anti-aging, supplementing moisture, alleviating scars appearance and whitening skin, but also can be safely used by pregnant women since it only contains pure natural plant ingredients. It is well-known that the skin is exposed to all kinds of radiations everyday which can damage our skin in various ways. Most people think that there is nothing to worry because they have already used segregation frost. However, what they dont realize is the fact that segregation frost only plays a trivial role in isolation and doesnt help repair or stimulate skin cells renewal or regeneration activities. Stem cells are … Continue reading →

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Royan using stem cells to treat kidney diseases

Posted: Published on December 13th, 2014

Source: Islamic Republic News Agency Iranian researchers at Royan Institute are conducting clinical trials to treat chronic and acute kidney disease by using mesenchymal stem cells, an official said. Royan Institute Speaking on the sidelines of the 12th Asian Congress of Urology (ACU), Dr. Reza Moqaddas-Ali, the head of Kidney Group of Stem Cells Research Center affiliated to Royan Institute, added that the researchers have conducted animal trials successfully. "Results of animal trials showed that mesenchymal stem cell treatment has been found to be a good treatment for acute kidney injury," he said. "The treatment was not very effective in treating chronic kidney disease, but helps prevent progression of acute kidney injury to advanced chronic kidney disease." Chronic kidney disease, also known as chronic renal disease, is a progressive loss in renal function over a period of months or years. Acute kidney injury (AKI) is an abrupt loss of kidney function that develops within seven days. Kidney Diseases The ACU took place on Kish Island in southern Iran from December 5 to 9. See more here: Royan using stem cells to treat kidney diseases … Continue reading →

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IVF Treatment Process: Egg Retrieval – Video

Posted: Published on December 13th, 2014

IVF Treatment Process: Egg Retrieval In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) involves these basic steps: ovulation induction to produce a maximum number of oocytes (eggs), egg retrieval, laboratory insemin... By: IVF New England … Continue reading →

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