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ACT Announces Completion of Higher-Dosage Cohort in Both U.S. Clinical Trials

Posted: Published on November 29th, 2012

MARLBOROUGH, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Advanced Cell Technology, Inc. (ACT; OTCBB: ACTC or the Company), a leader in the field of regenerative medicine, today announced treatment of three additional patients in the companys two U.S. trials using retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) cells derived from human embryonic stem cells (hESCs). The fifth and sixth patients in the companys Phase I/II clinical trial for dry age-related macular degeneration (dry AMD) were treated, completing the second patient cohort. The fifth patient was treated at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, a Harvard Medical School affiliate, by a surgical team led by Dean Eliott, M.D., afull-time retina surgeon, scientist and associate director of the Retina Service at Mass. Eye and Ear. Additionally, the sixth patient in the companys clinical trial for Stargardts Macular Dystrophy (SMD) was treated, also completing that second cohort. All three patients were injected with 100,000 hESC-derived RPE cells and are recovering uneventfully. We could not be more pleased to have now completed the second, higher-dose patient cohort in both of our U.S. clinical trials, commented Gary Rabin, chairman and CEO of ACT. We continue to be encouraged by our progress in all three of our clinical trials and are eagerly anticipating proceeding to … Continue reading

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International Stem Cell Corporation Announces Significant Progress Towards Clinical Development

Posted: Published on November 29th, 2012

CARLSBAD, CA--(Marketwire - Nov 29, 2012) - International Stem Cell Corporation ( OTCQB : ISCO ) (www.internationalstemcell.com) ("ISCO" or "the Company"), a California-based biotechnology company focused on the development of therapeutic products, today announced the achievement of a critical milestone towards the clinical development of its stem cell therapy. The Company's research and development team has created the world's first human clinical-grade stem cell lines with the ability to immune-match millions of individuals. ISCO's existing research-grade parthenogenetic stem cell lines, one of which contains the most common immune type in the Caucasian population and may be an immune-match to approximately 70 million people, are used in pre-clinical development. These new clinical-grade stem cell lines position ISCO to be able to conduct clinical trials in the United States. Dr. Semechkin, CEO and Co-Chairman of the Board, comments, "We've been working diligently for three years to perfect this technology, which was first developed by our scientific founder, Dr. Elena Revazova in Moscow, and I'm excited to report that we have been able to derive new stem cell lines in the United States under the US and California regulatory frameworks. I'm optimistic that the new parthenogenetic stem cell lines, by providing a potentially … Continue reading

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Scleroderma Stem Cell Treatment – Video

Posted: Published on November 29th, 2012

Scleroderma Stem Cell Treatment For more information about Scleroderma Stem Cell Treatment, please visit worldstemcells.com 2012 World Stem Cells LLCFrom:WorldStem CellsViews:4 0ratingsTime:07:56More inScience Technology Link: Scleroderma Stem Cell Treatment - Video … Continue reading

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Stem Cell – Wiki Article – Video

Posted: Published on November 29th, 2012

Stem Cell - Wiki Article This article is about the cell type. For the medical therapy, see Stem cell treatment. Stem cells are biological cells found in all multicellular organisms, that can divide (through mitosis) and dif... Stem Cell - Wiki Article - wikiplays.org Original @ http All Information Derived from Wikipedia using Creative Commons License: en.wikipedia.org Author: Unknown Image URL: en.wikipedia.org ( This work is in the Public Domain. ) Author: Mike Jones Image URL: en.wikipedia.org ( Creative Commons ASA 3.0 ) Author: User:Wykis Image URL: en.wikipedia.org ( This work is in the Public Domain. ) Author: Mikael Hggstrm Image URL: en.wikipedia.org ( This work is in the Public Domain. ) Author: Cardiff University Image URL: en.wikipedia.org ( Creative Commons ASA 3.0 )From:WikiPlaysViews:0 0ratingsTime:34:29More inEducation More here: Stem Cell - Wiki Article - Video … Continue reading

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Doctors Guilty in Stem Cell Fraud Case

Posted: Published on November 29th, 2012

LAS VEGAS -- Dr. Ralph Conti and Alfred Sapse were found guilty on all counts in federal court Wednesday of defrauding patients out of more than $1 million in promising bogus experimental stem cell treatments. They faced charges for an alleged scheme to defraud people with incurable diseases with a so-called miracle stem cell cure that involved injections of placentas. Sapse, 86,recruited Conti, 51, a pediatrician, for the scheme.The problem entails his adult patients who prosecutors say were given intoxicating promises. The pledges included cures for multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy and claims the handicapped could walk again. Instead, prosecutors say Conti delivered infected injections and unproven science. Conti and Sapse were accused of defrauding patients out of upwards of $1 million with a medical practice that injected people with stem cells from placentas. They faced 24 felony charges for the financial part of the fraud. Prosecutors say the money paid by the incurable patients went to Sapse's personal accounts and to pay for gambling. He hired Conti to do the injections on adults. Prosecutors say he did no follow-up with patients, tracked no data and flatly told one patient the so-called treatment wouldn't even work. He also allegedly injected cells … Continue reading

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BioTime CEO Dr. Michael West to Present at World Stem Cell Summit 2012

Posted: Published on November 29th, 2012

ALAMEDA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- BioTime, Inc. (NYSE MKT: BTX), a biotechnology company that develops and markets products in the field of regenerative medicine, today announced that Chief Executive Officer Michael D. West, Ph.D. will present at the World Stem Cell Summit 2012 in West Palm Beach, Florida on Tuesday, December 4, 2012. Dr. West will be presenting in the session on Developing Combination Products: Cells, Genes, and Devices at 1:30 pm EST which will include an update on product development, including Renevia, PanC-Dx, and OpRegen. The presentation will be made available on BioTime's website at http://www.biotimeinc.com. World Stem Cell Summit 2012 will be the 8th annual event produced by the Genetics Policy Institute (GPI), a non-profit organization. Planned by and for the stem cell and regenerative medicine community, the goal of the Summit is to accelerate the discovery and development of lifesaving cures and therapies. This year, panels will address advancing treatments for specific diseases and conditions including: cancer, diabetes, HIV/AIDS, cardiovascular disease, spinal cord injury, paralysis, multiple sclerosis, ALS, Parkinson's, eye diseases and others. About BioTime, Inc. BioTime, headquartered in Alameda, California, is a biotechnology company focused on regenerative medicine and blood plasma volume expanders. Its broad platform of stem … Continue reading

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StemCells, Inc. to Present at 2012 World Stem Cell Summit

Posted: Published on November 29th, 2012

NEWARK, Calif., Nov. 29, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- StemCells, Inc. (STEM) announced today that Ann Tsukamoto, Ph.D., Executive Vice President, Research and Development, will make a presentation on the Company's clinical development programs at the 2012 World Stem Cell Summit to be held December 3-5 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center, West Palm Beach, Florida. Dr. Tsukamoto is scheduled to speak during the Clinical Trial Update session to be held 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, December 4. Dr. Tsukamoto also will be moderating a discussion on the topic "Unproven Stem Cell Therapies and Deceptive Claims: Hidden Dangers to Patients." This plenary discussion is scheduled to be held 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, December 4. StemCells, Inc. is a Silver Sponsor of the 2012 World Stem Cell Summit, which is planned by and for the global stem cell and regenerative medicine community and is the largest interdisciplinary stem cell conference. The goal of the 2012 World Stem Cell Summit is to accelerate the discovery and development of lifesaving cures and therapies by bringing together a range of stakeholders to establish a supportive environment of regulation, legislation, financing, reimbursement and patient advocacy. StemCells, Inc. … Continue reading

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Professors Critique Stem Cell Medical Tourism

Posted: Published on November 29th, 2012

A panel at the Harvard Law School Wednesday discussed the ethical debate over the use of embryonic stem cells in the United States, focusing on the burgeoning controversy surrounding the role of stem cell therapy in medical tourism. Medical tourism, in which patients travel internationally to gain access to specific health care services, has become increasingly common, panelists said. They said that reasons for medical tourism range from basic hip replacement surgery to black market organ sales. As most stem cell therapies are not approved in the United States, numerous patients are going abroad to countries like China and Russia where treatment is legal. Panelist I. Glenn Cohen, an assistant professor at the Law School, said that it was probable that a Chinese stem cell facility performs several hundred thousand of these treatments yearly. He said that numerous celebrities, including football quarterback Peyton Manning, have reportedly traveled abroad to receive stem cell treatment not approved by the FDA. A number of facilities claim to use stem cells to cure a wide array of diseases. University of Alberta law professor Timothy Caulfield, another panelist, pointed out that a simple Google search leads potential patients to a plethora of websites which claim … Continue reading

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Stem Cell Banks Envisioned for Regenerative Medicine

Posted: Published on November 29th, 2012

Stem cell banks could serve as a valuable resource for emerging treatments in the field of regenerative medicine, though challenges remain to making them a reality, according to a panel of international experts who gathered at UCSF for a stem cell conference last month. Funding for the development of stem cell lines for research has long been subject to debate, especially before President Barack Obama lifted a Bush-era ban on federal funding in 2009, but now scientists are discussing how to best meet the anticipated need for stem cells for medicine as well as research. Shinya Yamanaka, MD, PhD Stem cell treatments developed from adult cells rather than from embryonic tissue are expected to enter clinical trials for macular degeneration in Japan next year, and early successes in such trials aimed at replacing damaged tissues would be expected to drive demand for such stem cells upward. Worldwide, stem cell scientists in academia, government and the private sector are gauging strategies for moving forward with stem cell banks to meet expected demand. So far, countries have been taking different paths toward acquiring these resources, panelists said at an Oct. 25 discussion at the International Society for Stem Cell Research conference held … Continue reading

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Record 588 rhinos killed by poachers in South Africa this year

Posted: Published on November 29th, 2012

More rhinos have been killed in South Africa this year than at any time since the colonial period The government has announced plans to deploy troops to wildlife parks Poachers sell the animals' horns for use in traditional medicine By Dan Newling PUBLISHED: 13:28 EST, 28 November 2012 | UPDATED: 02:50 EST, 29 November 2012 The South African government has announced plans to deploy armed troops into its wildlife parks in a bid to protect the countrys rhinoceroses from poachers targeting the animals famous horns. The plans - which could see helicopter gunships patrol game parks skies and soldiers wearing night vision goggles on the ground - were announced as new figures show that more rhinos have been killed in South Africa this year than at any time since the colonial period. So far this year, a total of 588 of the magnificent beasts have been killed in South Africa by poachers working for Far Eastern crime syndicates which sell the animals horns for use in traditional medicine. Slaughtered: The carcass of a 24-year-old rhino cow at Finfoot Lake Reserve who was among eight slaughtered by poachers this month as figures showed more rhinos have been killed this year than … Continue reading

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