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University of Miami researchers explore potential of stem …

Posted: Published on March 2nd, 2014

In 2009, Steven Bustamante, 58, was in bad shape. A major heart attack, along with nearly every complication in the book, had led to heart failure. He called his brother from the hospital to say his goodbyes, fearing he would fall asleep and never wake up. But when he did wake up, an unfamiliar doctor from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine was sitting in his room, offering him the opportunity to participate in a clinical trial where his heart would be injected with stem cells extracted from his bone marrow. The results were transformative. I went from being a person who probably needed a heart transplant to someone whose heart is in a normal range, Bustamante said. I dont feel like a sick person anymore, at all. Several studies at the UM Interdisciplinary Stem Cell Institute (ISCI) have shown that stem cells derived from adult bone marrow, which carry the potential to grow into various kinds of cells based on their environment, can help repair damaged heart tissue. As researchers continue to explore the potential of stem cell therapy in current and upcoming studies, they are taking what some see as early but steady strides toward changing … Continue reading →

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Scientists discover a new, simpler way to make stem cells – Boston.com

Posted: Published on March 1st, 2014

A team of Boston and Japanese researchers stunned the scientific world Wednesday by revealing a remarkably simple and unexpected way to create stem cells able to give rise to any tissue in the body. To transform mature cells into powerful stem cells that are a biological blank slate, the team simply bathed them in an acid bath for half an hour. The technique appears to be far easier and faster than current methods for creating these cells, which scientists are racing to develop into therapies for a range of diseases. The result is shocking, astounding, revolutionary, and weird, said scientists not accustomed to using such exuberant words to describe new research findings. The finding has been officially reported only in mice, but human studies are underway. Researchers at Brigham and Womens Hospital said that over the weekend they made what appears to be a human version of the stem cells, although further study and confirmation of that preliminary result is needed. Its just a wonderful result; its almost like alchemy, said Douglas Melton, co-director of the Harvard Stem Cell Institute, who was not involved in the research published Wednesday in the journal Nature. It says one has found a way … Continue reading →

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Gene Study Offers Clues to Why Autism Strikes More Males

Posted: Published on March 1st, 2014

By Mary Brophy Marcus HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Feb. 27, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- A new DNA study begins to explain why girls are less likely than boys to have an autism spectrum disorder. It turns out that girls tend not to develop autism when only mild genetic abnormalities exist, the researchers said. But when they are diagnosed with the disorder, they are more likely to have more extreme genetic mutations than boys who show the same symptoms. "Girls tolerate neurodevelopmental mutations more than boys do. This is really what the study shows," said study author Sebastien Jacquemont, an assistant professor of genetic medicine at the University Hospital of Lausanne, in Switzerland. "To push a girl over the threshold for autism or any of these neurodevelopmental disorders, it takes more of these mutations," Jacquemont added. "It's about resilience to genetic insult." The dilemma is that the researchers don't really know why this is so. "It's more of an observation at a molecular level," Jacquemont noted. In the study, the Swiss researchers collaborated with scientists from the University of Washington School of Medicine to analyze about 16,000 DNA samples and sequencing data sets from people with neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorders. … Continue reading →

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Future of Pain Relief: Stem Cells – Video

Posted: Published on March 1st, 2014

Future of Pain Relief: Stem Cells Allegheny Health Network sports medicine and orthopaedic specialists Dr. Edward Snell and Dr. Patrick DeMeo discuss the benefits and challenges of using stem... By: Allegheny Health Network … Continue reading →

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Canadian fashion mogul Nygard puts his faith in stem-cell science

Posted: Published on March 1st, 2014

Leonardo da Vinci painted the Mona Lisa. Martin Luther King pioneered civil rights in America. Thomas Jefferson authored the Declaration of Independence. Peter J. Nygard sells polyester pants. They all belong to an exclusive group of great men who have challenged the status quo and dared to dream, according to a 10-minute YouTube video highlighting Mr. Nygards belief hes living proof that human immortality is possible through stem-cell science. Born in Finland and raised in Manitoba, the 70-year-old founder of the Nygard fashion empire is ranked 85th on a list of richest Canadians compiled by Canadian Business with a net worth of $944-million. But in recent years he has turned his focus away from running the business and toward searching for everlasting life. While his efforts clearly loom large in his own mind, proponents of stem-cell research says his goals detract from the serious life-saving work many of them perform. Immortality is not something we have in our mission statement, said Kathy Hebert, co-founder of the International Stem Cell Society, a Bahamas-based trade organization that recently made local headlines for hosting a conference attended by Mr. Nygard. Just to put it on the record, he had absolutely nothing to do … Continue reading →

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AmSpa and Institute for Laser Medicine Launch Two Week Laser Training Course

Posted: Published on February 28th, 2014

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) February 28, 2014 The American Med Spa Association (AmSpa) in partnership with Institute for Laser Medicine (ILM), announce that they are launching an extensive laser training program designed to offer a flexible approach to classroom instruction and hands-on training on real clients. This two week program, taught by ILMs Rebecca Weston, compliments the aesthetic courses and two-day laser program being offered through AmSpa by True U Esthetics and True U Laser, another AmSpa partner. According to ILM's Instructor Rebecca Weston, attendees will graduate with industry level competencies, conversational fluencies and a deep understanding of the equipment being used throughout the industry. During clinic training, attendees will run a schedule similar to the one of a Laser Technician to get an understanding of how to juggle their daily routine. This wide-ranging laser program is another benefit that we are providing to our AmSpa members at discounted rates, said Alex Thiersch, Founder and Director of AmSpa. Our members now have access to an extended laser training class as well as another location where they can attend. For those unable to attend the first week of classroom theory in-person, they will be able to attend via online video (webinars). We … Continue reading →

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How to say aesthetic surgery in Italian – Video

Posted: Published on February 28th, 2014

How to say aesthetic surgery in Italian By: How to say in Italian ? … Continue reading →

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Dr. Marc L. Epstein, Aesthetic MD, Introduces Sculptherapy: a Revolutionary, Non-Surgical Facelift Alternative

Posted: Published on February 28th, 2014

Dr. Marc L. Epstein, Aesthetic MD, Introduces Sculptherapy: a Revolutionary, Non-Surgical Facelift Alternative Aesthetic Medicine specialist, Dr. Marc L. Epstein, of Harrison, NY introduces Sculptherapy, a revolutionary, anti-aging combination therapy that utilizes Scultpra Aesthetic cosmetic injections and Ultherapy ultrasound to provide patients with a non-surgical alternative to facelift surgery. Both Sculptra & Ultherapy offer exceptional levels of patient satisfaction and both are approved by the FDA. Sculptherapy combines clinically proven, anti-aging procedures: Sculptra Aesthetic cosmetic injections with Ultherapy ultrasound to lift, tighten and tone face and neck skin. Sculptherapy is exciting and revolutionary because of the dramatic synergistic affects these combined therapies offer as an alternative to going "under the knife." Dr. Epstein understands that many patients do not want to endure facelift surgery but still want to look and feel younger. For many patients, Sculptherapy offers a real alternative to facelift surgery. Sculptherapy triggers the bodys own collagen regenerative process restoring both face and neck to a natural looking, more youthful appearance. Results appear gradually and subtly over two to three months with clinically proven results that require maintenance treatment only at about two years. Dr. Epstein explains, As we age, we lose collagen, facial fat and bone mass … Continue reading →

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Stem Cell Therapy | Stem cells from osteoarthritis patients as good as controls? – Video

Posted: Published on February 28th, 2014

Stem Cell Therapy | Stem cells from osteoarthritis patients as good as controls? http://wwwarthritistreatmentcenter.com Stem cells from patients with osteoarthritis are as good as normal controls Alwin Scharstuhl and colleagues, in an art... By: Nathan Wei … Continue reading →

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FDA Considering '3-Parent Babies' New Day – CNN.com Blogs

Posted: Published on February 28th, 2014

A promising way to stop a deadly disease, or an uncomfortable step toward what one leading ethicist called eugenics? U.S. health officials are weighing whether to approve trials of a pioneering in vitro fertilization technique using DNA from three people in an attempt to prevent illnesses like muscular dystrophy and respiratory problems. The proposed treatment would allow a woman to have a baby without passing on diseases of the mitochondria, the "powerhouses" that drive cells. The procedure is "not without its risks, but it's treating a disease," medical ethicist Art Caplan told CNN's "New Day" on Wednesday. Preventing a disease that can be passed down for generations would be ethical "as long as it proves to be safe," he said. "These little embryos, these are people born with a disease, they can't make power. You're giving them a new battery. That's a therapy. I think that's a humane ethical thing to do," said Caplan, the director of medical ethics at New York University's Langone Medical Center. "Where we get into the sticky part is, what if you get past transplanting batteries and start to say, 'While we're at it, why don't we make you taller, stronger, faster or smarter?' " … Continue reading →

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