Public release date: 29-Sep-2013 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Lisa Worley lworley2@med.miami.edu 305-458-9654 University of Miami Scientists of the International Multiple Sclerosis Genetics Consortium (IMSGC) have identified an additional 48 genetic variants influencing the risk of developing multiple sclerosis. This work nearly doubles the number of known genetic risk factors and thereby provides additional key insights into the biology of this debilitating neurological condition. The genes implicated by the newly identified associations underline the central role played by the immune system in the development of multiple sclerosis and show substantial overlap with genes known to be involved in other autoimmune diseases. Published online September 29 in the journal Nature Genetics, the study, "Analysis of immune-related loci identifies 48 new susceptibility variants for multiple sclerosis," is the largest investigation of multiple sclerosis genetics to date. Led by the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, this study relied upon an international team of 193 investigators from 84 research groups in 13 countries and was funded by more than 40 local and national agencies and foundations. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disabling neurological condition that affects over 2.5 million individuals worldwide. The disease results in patchy inflammation and damage … Continue reading →

Professor Arnold Caplan discusses mesenchymal stem cell therapy for multiple sclerosis Professor Caplan is "The father of the mesenchymal stem cell (MSC)". In this clip, he describes a mouse experiment using human MSCs in a mouse model of MS. T... By: http://www.cellmedicine.com … Continue reading →

MANILA, PhilippinesStem cell therapy should only apply to skin grafting for burn patients and not for anti-aging purposes, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Up to now, there is no evidence that stem cell therapy has anti-aging effects, said FDA acting Director General Kenneth Hartigan-Go. The FDA recognizes only hematopoietic (pertaining to the formation and development of blood cells) stem cell transplantation, corneal resurfacing with limbal stem cells and skin regeneration with epidermal stem cells as generally accepted standards of health care. Asked if this meant anti-aging stem cell therapies would not be allowed in the Philippines, Go said: It means that if the health claim is for burn patients, requirements that need to be submittedlike clinical trial reportsare expected to be complete, whereas if the claim is for anti-aging, then the requirements may be more extensive and intensive considering that products for anti-aging claims are still controversial. Facility accreditation The FDA said it had been continuously collaborating with the Department of Healths Bureau of Health Facilities and Services (BHFS) in accrediting facilities that deal with human cells, tissues, and cellular and tissue-based products (HCT/Ps), laboratory and therapeutic activities or services. As of Sept. 24, 51 facilities have … Continue reading →

Capital increase of 33.5 million successfully completed New glioblastoma study approved by BfArM Ben J. Lipps new Chairman of the Management Board from September 1, 2013 Operating expenses significantly reduced thanks to implementation package, net loss for the period down 36% to 2.3 million Forecast for 2013 confirmed, roll-out plan will lead to increased net loss year-on-year Berlin, September 30, 2013 - MagForce AG (Frankfurt, XETRA:MF6), a leading medical device company in the field of nanomedicine with a focus on oncology, today published its figures for the first half of 2013, which ended on June 30, 2013. Chairman of the Management Board Ben J. Lipps commented: "The key event in the first half of 2013 was the successful capital increase in March of this year, which enabled the new glioblastoma study to go ahead. This was approved by the Bundesinstitut fr Arzneimittel und Medizinprodukte (BfArM) in April. Based on current developments, we are reiterating our outlook for full-year 2013 as published in the 2012 Annual Report. Given our roll-out plan, we expect the net loss from operating activities to be higher than in 2012, largely due to the start of the new clinical glioblastoma study and to preparations for market … Continue reading →

Healing With Stem Cell Therapy http://www.ihealthtube.com http://www.facebook.com/ihealthtube Stem cell treatments have long been controversial, mostly because they started with the use of... By: iHealthTube.com … Continue reading →

Insurance Covered Stem Cell Therapy in California at TeleHealth (888) 828-4575 http://stemcelltherapyincalifornia.com Stem Cell Therapy procedures at TeleHealth are offered for a number of conditions and often covered by insurance. Thes... By: USPainNetwork … Continue reading →

THE BEST AUTOLOGOUS STEM CELL TREATMENT GINHAWA NG KATAWAN, RAMDAM NG KAISIPAN AT KALOOBAN. By: KATAX ETM … Continue reading →