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MRI confirms Melsons Tear; Treatment set for tomorrow!

Posted: Published on July 29th, 2014

MRI confirms Melsons Tear; Treatment set for tomorrow! PhilBoxing.com Tue, 29 Jul 2014 New York, NY (July 28, 2014) An MRI confirmed that junior middleweight and West Point graduate Captain Boyd Rainmaker Melson suffered a torn supraspinatus. Melson, 14-1-1 (4 KOs), tore his supraspinatus, which is part of the rotator cuff, preparing for what wouldve been the biggest bout of his professional career against Glen Tapia at Madison Square Garden. This marks Melsons third tear since he started boxing, one of which forced him to give up his alternate slot in the 2008 Olympics. Thankfully, his injury wont require surgery, and hes receiving platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment tomorrow. For the treatment, a small amount of blood is drawn then spun in a centrifuge machine to separate the plasma. The plasma holds the growth factors that the human body uses for healing, and by spinning the blood, the doctor will have a concentrated medium of the bodys growth factor. This is then re-injected into the location of the injury. The PRP treatment followed by therapy should help Melson recover fairly quickly, though the initial post-treatment stage is rough. The PRP treatment is really going to help but its brutal at first, … Continue reading →

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Deal Reached to Extend Program for Brain-Damaged Vets

Posted: Published on July 29th, 2014

Congressional negotiators agreed Monday to extend a government program that funds assisted-living homes for veterans suffering from traumatic brain injuries, including dozens of troops wounded by roadside bombs in Iraq and Afghanistan. The accord, tucked into a larger bill to address health-care and management scandals at the Department of Veterans Affairs, constitutes a last-minute move to prevent the eviction of dozens of brain-damaged veterans from private rehabilitation facilities around the country. Veterans who are receiving treatment for traumatic brain injury can have a greater peace of mind knowing that the program will be extended, Rep. Bill Cassidy (R., La.), one of the sponsors of the extension, said in a written announcement. The $17 billion compromise bill must still win passage in the full House and Senate and secure President Barack Obamas approval. With Congress in a partisan stall and legal authority for the program due to end in October, the VA had begun discharging veterans from the care facilities. The VA already warned 53 veterans that theyd have to find alternative housing by Sept. 15, creating a wave of unease among patients and their families. The VA had left in limbo the fates of 50 other veterans, from the Iraq … Continue reading →

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'Sad case' reveals stem cell risk

Posted: Published on July 29th, 2014

Video will begin in 5 seconds. While stem cells have many applications in treating bone tumors and early leukaemia and lymphoma cases Dr Tony Bartone says patients undergoing unproven treatments are taking "life into a Tatts Lotto" situation. Authorities are warning of the risks of unproven stem cell treatments available in Australia and overseas after the death of an Australian woman in Russia. Brisbane mother-of-two Kellie van Meurs travelled to Moscow for treatment for a rare neurological disorder called Stiff Person Syndrome but died from a heart attack while undergoing the controversial treatment on July 19. Her death - and the continued marketing of stem cell tourism by groups including Adult Stem Cell Foundation - prompted warnings that manyof the therapies on offer are untested and not acceptedby mainstream science. Stem Cells Australia's head of education, ethics, law and community awareness Megan Munsie said a proliferation of private clinics combined with a growing consumer base was a potentially dangerous mix. Advertisement ''This sad case illustrates that some people are prepared to take the risk,'' she said. ''But people should balance their high hopes with the acknowledgement that there is a risk.'' She also cautioned that treatment decisions should be based … Continue reading →

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Stem cell treatment warnings after Australian woman dies in Russia

Posted: Published on July 29th, 2014

Video will begin in 5 seconds. While stem cells have many applications in treating bone tumors and early leukaemia and lymphoma cases Dr Tony Bartone says patients undergoing unproven treatments are taking "life into a Tatts Lotto" situation. Authorities are warning of the risks of unproven stem cell treatments available in Australia and overseas after the death of an Australian woman in Russia. Brisbane mother-of-two Kellie van Meurs travelled to Moscow for treatment for a rare neurological disorder called Stiff Person Syndrome but died from a heart attack while undergoing the controversial treatment on July 19. Her death - and the continued marketing of stem cell tourism by groups including Adult Stem Cell Foundation - prompted warnings that manyof the therapies on offer are untested and not acceptedby mainstream science. Stem Cells Australia's head of education, ethics, law and community awareness Megan Munsie said a proliferation of private clinics combined with a growing consumer base was a potentially dangerous mix. Advertisement ''This sad case illustrates that some people are prepared to take the risk,'' she said. ''But people should balance their high hopes with the acknowledgement that there is a risk.'' She also cautioned that treatment decisions should be based … Continue reading →

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Genetics research to revolutionise medicine, says Nobel laureate

Posted: Published on July 29th, 2014

A DNA molecule strand with human genome code. Photograph: Steven Hunt/Getty Images The unravelling of the human genetic blueprint has delivered a revolution in the study of health and disease. It is having an impact on treatments today and this will carry forward well into the coming century, a Nobel Prize winner has said. Prof Aaron Ciechanover was speaking yesterday on the margins of a research conference under way at the Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute in Dublin. He won a shared Nobel Prize in chemistry in 2004 for his study of how the body breaks down and disposes of unwanted proteins. We are part of a revolution that will change the whole world of medicine, he said. New methods that grew out of molecular biology now help scientists discover the underlying genetic causes of disease and then identify drugs that might help in treatments. And it will help deliver drugs with fewer side effects, he said. But we are also entering a period when privacy will be a thing of the past, when your genetic blueprint will reveal things hidden in the genome, he said. It will also separate sex from reproduction given access to advanced technologies. It is going … Continue reading →

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Researchers identify potential biomarker for AD

Posted: Published on July 29th, 2014

PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 28-Jul-2014 Contact: Gina DiGravio gina.digravio@bmc.org 617-638-8480 Boston University Medical Center (Boston)-- Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) report variants in a new gene, PLXNA4, which may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease (AD). The discovery of this novel genetic association may lead to new drug treatment options that target PLXNA4 specifically. These findings appear in the Annals of Neurology. AD is the most frequent age-related dementia affecting 5.4 million Americans including 13 percent of people age 65 and older, and more than 40 percent of people age 85 and older. Genetic factors account for much of the risk for developing AD with heritability estimates between 60 percent and 80 percent. However much of the genetic basis for the disease is unexplained. Less than 50 percent of the genetic contribution to AD is supported by known common genetic variations. Using data from the Framingham Heart Study, the researchers obtained strong evidence of an association with several single nucleotide polymorphism in PLXNA4, a gene which had not been previously linked to AD. They then confirmed this finding in a larger dataset from the Alzheimer's Disease Genetics Consortium and other datasets. Next, they performed a series of … Continue reading →

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Proove Biosciences Exhibits Industry Leading Data and Research at International Spine Intervention Societys 22nd …

Posted: Published on July 29th, 2014

Irvine, CA and Annapolis Junction, MD (PRWEB) July 28, 2014 Proove Biosciences, the commercial and research leader in personalized medicine, will be exhibiting data and research conducted through their latest proprietary testing services at this years International Spine Intervention Societys (ISIS) 22nd Annual Scientific Meeting. The event will take place July 30th-August 3rd, at the Hyatt Regency, in Orlando, Florida. The meeting is designed to enhance the knowledge and clinical competence of physicians who care for patients suffering specificity from spine pain. The premier event will focus on the latest evidence-based findings, current research, and the future of the field. The International Spine Intervention Society is an industry leading organization dedicated to promoting the latest and most effective options for the treatment of pain from spine injury and disease, stated Proove Biosciences CEO, Brian Meshkin. Proove Biosciences has been recognized as a leader in personalized pain medicine and genetic testing, and uses evidence-based research to help physicians and patients better understand and treat their pain. Major components of this years forum will be emerging and alternative technologies in interventional spine care; how to prepare your practice in using outcome-based medicine and registries; and multiple research presentations. We are looking forward … Continue reading →

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What is Okyanos Cardiac Stem Cell Therapy? – Video

Posted: Published on July 29th, 2014

What is Okyanos Cardiac Stem Cell Therapy? Cardiac stem cell therapy is a promising new treatment option for advanced heart disease patients. This short video explores the procedure and benefits of adult stem cell therapy for severe... By: Okyanos Heart Institute … Continue reading →

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Stem Cells to Renew the Health and Lives of People – Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in Chennai – Video

Posted: Published on July 29th, 2014

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David’s Stories from Detroit – Video

Posted: Published on July 29th, 2014

David's Stories from Detroit David in Detroit for Netroots Nation 2014 --On the Bonus Show: A Russian man beats the bank at it's own game, stem-cell therapy gone awry, Rhode Island's accidental legal prostitution experiment... By: David Pakman Show … Continue reading →

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