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Via surgery, mimicking celebrity looks

Posted: Published on January 17th, 2014

Deborah Davenport, with a picture of the woman she aspires to look like, actress Kate Winslet, in McKinney, Texas, Aug. 30, 2013. So far, Davenport has had procedures ranging from a nose job to Botox injections, but says she still has more to do. (Rex C. This is not a lucky roll of the genetic dice. Dean, a freelance fashion stylist in Manhattan, had surgery 13 years ago to have his visage molded to resemble, at the very least, Paradis' second cousin, if not her identical twin. "I wanted her baby face," said Dean, who is 37 but said most people guess he is in his mid-20s. "I still find her my favorite beauty of all." Magazines and websites routinely publish photographs of people who have altered their faces to look like a movie star, pop singer, Mattel product, Egyptian queen or, in the notorious and perhaps unintentional case of the socialite Jocelyn Wildenstein, a wild animal. While requests for these sorts of utter transformations do not take place every day, doctors say they do happen regularly. "About once a month, someone comes in who wants to look like a family member, friend or celebrity," said Dr. Sam Lam, a … Continue reading →

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LVHN hosts cosmetic surgery open house

Posted: Published on January 17th, 2014

If you're looking to "get a little work done," you're not alone. Demand for cosmetic procedures is growing. Now, hospitals are hoping to cut into plastic surgeons' business -- a trend they claim could save all of us money. If your New Year's resolution is a new you, get in line. "No doubt, more and more patients are coming to us for cosmetic work," said Dr. Randolph Wojcik Jr., a plastic surgeon with Lehigh Valley Health Network. "Our percentage of cosmetic patients increases every year." From Botox to breast implants, cosmetic procedures are hot. "I see all age groups," said LVHN medical aesthetician Jennifer Anllo. "I see men and women." Now, hospitals are hoping to cash in on that growth. Hospitals only performed 19 percent of all cosmetic procedures in 2012, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. At an open house Thursday, LVHN hoped to lure patients from private doctors. Anllo believes hospitals have a lot to offer cosmetic patients. "We have a lot of doctors here that help me find the best products -- more medical-grade," she said. The real attraction for some patients is that many procedures can now be done on their lunch break. … Continue reading →

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Man sentenced after selling unapproved drugs

Posted: Published on January 17th, 2014

BROWNSVILLE A man reportedly licensed to practice medicine in Mexico but who had operated a medical clinic in Brownsville was sentenced to 60 months in federal prison Thursday. Francisco Morales, 54, was sentenced for conspiring to introduce misbranded and unapproved new drugs into interstate commerce, according to a statement Thursday from U.S. Attorney Kenneth Magidson of the Southern District of Texas. Morales, who pleaded guilty, admitted he sold an unapproved drug product to his co-defendant Lawrence Stowe, 60, and misrepresented himself to the public, Magidson said. Morales would falsely tell patients he was experienced in stem cell treatments when he had only attended seminars and read research papers on the subject, according to Magidson. In a separate case, Morales bought stem cells from a South Carolina company and then illegally took them to Mexico to treat U.S. citizens there, Magidson said. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has not approved the use of stem cell treatments for people. Stowe admitted he advertised and promoted therapies to treat patients with multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease and Lou Gehrig's disease, falsely claiming they had been reviewed by the FDA for treating the diseases, according to the federal statement. Neither Stowe nor Morales were … Continue reading →

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FDA-Regulated Study of Cord Blood Stem Cells to Treat Acquired …

Posted: Published on January 17th, 2014

Information contained on this page is provided by an independent third-party content provider. WorldNow and this Station make no warranties or representations in connection therewith. If you have any questions or comments about this page please contact pressreleases@worldnow.com. SOURCE Cord Blood Registry Signals Potential of Newborn Stem Cells in Regenerative Medicine for Common Disorders SAN BRUNO, Calif., Jan. 16, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --Cord Blood Registry (CBR), the world's largest and most experienced newborn stem cell company, announces the start of a U.S. Food and Drug (FDA)-regulated study being conducted at Florida Hospital for Children in Orlando to investigate the use of a child's stem cells from their own stored umbilical cord blood as a treatment for acquired sensorineural hearing loss. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20131216/DC33657LOGO-a) In the United States, approximately 15 percent of children suffer from low or high-frequency hearing loss.[i] The most common type of hearing loss, especially at high frequencies, is sensorineural. Acquired sensorineural hearing loss results from damage to hair cells in the inner ear (cochlea) and can be caused by illness, medication, noise exposure, birth injury, or head trauma. A child's ability to hear affects the development of language skills, and hearing impairments can lead to poor academic and social … Continue reading →

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Page 2 – FDA-Regulated Study Of Cord Blood Stem Cells To Treat …

Posted: Published on January 17th, 2014

The trial, supported by CBR, follows promising evidence from preclinical studies suggesting that the infusion of human umbilical cord stem cells may help repair damaged cells in the inner ear in ways that could lead to hearing improvement.[iii] "As more children survive premature birth, we are observing increasing numbers of very young children with significant acquired hearing loss, and currently there are no therapies available for reversing that damage," says Linda Baumgartner M.S., CCC-SLP, LSLS cert. AVT, the trial's Speech and Language Pathologist and hearing loss expert. James Baumgartner, MD, Surgical Director of Florida Hospital for Children's Comprehensive Pediatric Epilepsy Center and the study's principal investigator notes that "presently, the only treatment options for acquired sensorineural hearing loss are hearing aids or cochlear implants, neither of which actually repairs the damage. Using cord blood stem cells to help trigger the body's own repair mechanisms could provide a non-invasive therapeutic option that does not exist today." During the last 25 years, cord blood stem cells have been used in more than 30,000 transplants performed worldwide for the treatment of nearly 80 serious diseases and disorders in both adults and children. The evolution of stem cell therapies has paved the way for … Continue reading →

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SmartChoice® Adult Stem Cell Procedures – Incredible pain relief in just one treatment – Video

Posted: Published on January 17th, 2014

SmartChoice Adult Stem Cell Procedures - Incredible pain relief in just one treatment Patient Testimonial: Donna was a patient with severe knee and back pain. After just one treatment at SmartChoice, her life has significantly improved. Learn... By: Hardesh Garg … Continue reading →

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Mesenchymal stem cells: weapons or dangers for cancer treatment?

Posted: Published on January 17th, 2014

Summary of "Mesenchymal stem cells: weapons or dangers for cancer treatment?" Mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) have attracted recent attention for their cell therapy potential, based in particular on their immunosuppressive properties, which have served as the basis for the treatment of autoimmune diseases. Interestingly, MSC have been used in cell therapy strategies to deliver therapeutical genes. Cell therapy approaches taking advantages of MSC have been proposed, as MSC display a potential tropsim for tumors. However, all these strategies raise a series of questions about the safety of MSC, as MSC could enhance tumor growth and metastasis. This review summarizes recent findngs about MSC in carcinogenesis. Inserm U844, site Saint loi, btiment INM, 80, rue Augustin Fliche, Montpellier, F-34091, France - Universit de Montpellier I, Montpellier, F-34090, France. This article was published in the following journal. Name: Medecine sciences : M/S ISSN: 0767-0974 Pages: 285-288 Mesenchymal Stem Cell Transplantation Transfer of MESENCHYMAL STEM CELLS between individuals within the same species (TRANSPLANTATION, HOMOLOGOUS) or transfer within the same individual (TRANSPLANTATION, AUTOLOGOUS). Mesenchymal Stem Cells Cells that can develop into distinct mesenchymal tissue such as BONE; TENDONS; MUSCLES; ADIPOSE TISSUE; CARTILAGE; NERVE TISSUE; and BLOOD and BLOOD VESSELS. Weapons Of Mass Destruction See … Continue reading →

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Stem cell therapy following meniscus knee surgery may reduce pain, restore meniscus

Posted: Published on January 17th, 2014

Jan. 16, 2014 A single stem cell injection following meniscus knee surgery may provide pain relief and aid in meniscus regrowth, according to a novel study appearing in the January issue of the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS). More than one million knee arthroscopy procedures are performed each year in the U.S. primarily for the treatment of tears to the meniscus -- the wedge-shaped pieces of cartilage that act as "shock absorbers" between the thighbone and shinbone in the knee joint. In the first-of-its-kind study, "Adult Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSC) Delivered via Intra-Articular Injection to the Knee, Following Partial Medial Meniscectomy," most patients who received a single injection of adult stem cells following the surgical removal of all or part of a torn meniscus, reported a significant reduction in pain. Some patients?24 percent of one MSC group and 6 percent of another?experienced at least a 15 percent increase in meniscal volume at one year. There was no additional increase in meniscal volume at year two. "The results demonstrated that high doses of mesenchymal stem cells can be safely delivered in a concentrated manner to a knee joint without abnormal tissue formation," said lead study author C. Thomas … Continue reading →

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Push for autism insurance reform in Kan.

Posted: Published on January 17th, 2014

JOHNSON COUNTY, Kan. - Families in Johnson County are going into debt trying to take care of their children with autism. Now, theyre pushing state lawmakers to act. Kansas is one of 14 states that doesnt require insurance companies to pay for autism treatment. Its treatment that could help someone like 10-year-old Claire Judah of Gardner, Kan., who may never be able to take care of herself. "You wake up in the morning knowing that your child in going to need your care 24 hours a day," Claires mother Beatrice Judah said. Beatrice is on the verge of quitting her job to take care of Claire and her three other children with autism. Claire, however, has the most severe symptoms. "We don't go out as a family to restaurants. We've tried that and there has been explosions," Claires father Doug Judah said. "My daughter needs a lot of help being fed. She still hasn't learned how to go to the bathroom and that would've been a great therapy to have with her growing up," Beatrice said. Beatrice works part-time and she and her husband cant afford to pay for treatment for their kids. "I honestly can tell you that we … Continue reading →

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Deal wants state insurance to cover autism treatment

Posted: Published on January 17th, 2014

ATLANTA Gov. Nathan Deal has proposed the state employee health plan cover treatment of autism, a move applauded by advocates who say early intervention can improve behavior and quality of life. In his budget proposal announced this week, Deal said he would set aside $2.4 million for the coverage. Dozens of other states have passed legislation compelling insurers to provide for the treatments, which can be costly but effective. Research has shown early intervention treatments can prevent or greatly minimize some of the associated disabilities of autism. Considering autism is a neurological disorder, it should be covered under any health plan, Haynes Kaufman, a teacher at Gainesville Middle School who has a 15-year-old autistic son, told The Times. It should never have been excluded from any health plans. Kaufman, however, wont benefit from Deals proposal because her child is already covered under a Medicaid waiver. Its a day late and a dollar short for us, she said, but added that she hopes other public school teachers she knows who also have autistic children will be able to get the coverage they need. Jill Klink, a contracted speech pathologist for Gainesville City Schools who has a 7-year-old autistic son, said the … Continue reading →

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