London, Feb 5 (ANI): A tiny "genetic patch" can be used to prevent a form of deafness that runs in families, a new research has shown. Patients with Usher syndrome have defective sections of their genetic code which cause problems with hearing, sight and balance. A study showed the same defects could be corrected in mice to restore some hearing, the BBC reported. Experts said it was an "encouraging" start. There are many types of Usher syndrome tied to different errors in a patient's DNA - the blueprint for building every component of the body. One of those mutations runs in families descended from French settlers in North America. When they try to build a protein called hormonin, which is needed to form the tiny hairs in the ear that detect sound, they do not finish the job. It results in hearing loss at birth and has a similar effect in the eye where it causes a gradual loss of vision. Scientists at the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, in Chicago in the US, designed a small strip of genetic material which attaches to the mutation and keeps the body's factories building the protein. There has been something … Continue reading →

VANCOUVER, Feb. 5, 2013 /CNW/ - Research shows the genetic make-up of a tumour can have a big impact on how a patient will respond to different treatment options. In the most common type of lung cancer, non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), clinical trials have shown that people whose tumours exhibit the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) gene mutation often respond better to certain targeted therapies, which can lead to better outcomes. Approximately 10-20 per cent of all lung cancer cases have the EGFR gene mutation.i Research also indicates that 45 per cent of Asians with NSCLC have the EGFR gene mutation,ii making genetic mutation testing in lung cancer even more relevant in BC where 12 per cent of the population is of East Asian descent.iii East Asian, non-smoking women are at particular risk. One study showed 80 per cent of never-smoking Asian women with non-small cell lung cancer had EGFR gene mutations.iv The BC Cancer Agency is at the forefront of lung cancer genetic testing. EGFR testing is a standard of care that is offered at the BC Cancer Agency for patients that fit the criteria. Experts are gathering at the annual Canadian Lung Cancer Conference from February 7-8 … Continue reading →

Editor's Choice Academic Journal Main Category: Hearing / Deafness Also Included In: Genetics Article Date: 05 Feb 2013 - 11:00 PST Current ratings for: Tiny Genetic Patch Stops Deafness 5 (1 votes) 4 (1 votes) The animal study, which is still in its early stages, could eventually develop into new treatments for Usher syndrome, a congenital hearing disorder which usually goes hand-in-hand with blindness as well. When the scientists injected the profoundly deaf mice with the genetic patch, they developed into partially hearing mice with no balance problems. The authors explained that deafness is the most common sensory disorder. Approximately 1 in every 1,000 newborns is born with a hearing impairment. Congenital deafness is often the result of the improper development or degeneration of cochlear hair cells which form the tiny hairs in the ear that detect sound. In one type of Usher syndrome - known as Type 1 Usher Syndrome - which French settlers brought to the USA hundreds of years ago, there is a problem with a protein called harmonin. Harmonin is required in order to form the cochlear hair cells. The same problem also causes gradual loss of vision. In type 1 Usher syndrome, there is a … Continue reading →

Kangaroo receives stem cell therapy treatment. Emerald is a resident of Rolling Hills Wildlife Adventure. In a two-hour procedure Wednesday morning at the zoo's veterinary clinic she made kangaroo history by undergoing stem cell treatment on an injured left leg, something that's believed never to have been attempted on such an animal. Video by Devin Frederking By: Salina Journal … Continue reading →

Health Forum on Flu Vaccines and stem Cell treatment I created this video with the YouTube Video Editor (www.youtube.com By: Mary Jane Olvina … Continue reading →

IELLIOS Ion Magnum Genius Dr Xanya Sofra Weiss gave an impressive lecture on the advantages of Signaling Technology when used with stem cell therapies By: Xanya Weiss … Continue reading →

Stem Cell Treatment for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy He is a known case of DMD since 1 year of age with history of falling while walking. Gradually, he has developed weakness in lower limbs and difficulty in getting up from the floor. Since 1 year he has difficulty in overhead activities. Neurologically, he is hypotonic and hyporeflexic. On examination, he has all sensations intact. He has grade 2++ muscle power in proximal muscles of lower limbs and grade 3 muscle power in upper limbs. He has bilateral calf muscle hypertrophy. Functionally, he requires minimal to moderate assistance in his ADL. He walks with a waddling gait. On FIM he scores 94. On Brooke scale he scores 8 and on Vignos scale he scores 16. Stem Cell Therapy done at NeuroGen Brain and Spine Institute Surana Sethia Hospital Sion-Trombay Rd, Suman Ngr Opp Corporate Park, Chembur, Mumbai -- 71. Tel : 022 - 25283706, 022 - 25281610, Mob : +91 9920 200 400 http://www.neurogen.in http://www.stemcellsmumbai.com By: neurogenbsi … Continue reading →