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Stem Cell Therapy Space Worth Review for Investors

Posted: Published on August 3rd, 2012

By Tedra DeSue - August 3, 2012 | Tickers: BAX, OSIR | 0 Comments Tedra is a member of The Motley Fool Blog Network -- entries represent the personal opinions of our bloggers and are not formally edited. Advances continue to be made in the field of regenerative medicine, with many products and procedures being made possible from stem cell therapy. While large companies are making headway in this area, many small companies are just as active, raising much-needed funds through the capital markets. The main challenge all of these companies face is convincing naysayers that their research and subsequent results are ethical. There has been much ado about regenerative medicine efforts that involve stem cells. This has especially been the case for research and therapy involving human embryonic stem cells. For this reason, investors who may be bullish about the industry may avoid these stocks. The stem cell market is expected to grow to be a $5.1 billion industry by 2014. One of the reasons stem cell research is important to these companies is that it can help them grow their pipelines, according to a research report on the industry Stem Cells in Regenerative Medicine: Benchmarking Analysis of Big … Continue reading →

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Is it drug manufacturing or the practice of medicine? Stem cell therapy debate just getting started

Posted: Published on August 3rd, 2012

The latest round of a stem cell debate may have concluded, but as far as the lawyers representing an orthopedics company that has offered stem cell treatments are concerned, its a long way from over. The lawyers representing Colorado-based Regenerative Science said they were filing a notice of appeal this week after a U.S. District Court judges ruling in favor of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration that its stem cell therapy is a drug. The case is being closely watched by everyone with a stake or an interest in the use of stem cells in medicine and could have significant ramifications for stem cell entrepreneurs who dont believe their procedures amount to a drug or biologic. Regenerative Science Colorado-based Regnerative Sciences Regenexx procedure is presented as an alternative to traditional surgery that can treat fractures that have failed to heal, joint cartilage problems, partial tears of tendons, muscles, or ligaments, among other problems. It works like this: A physician takes a small bone marrow sample from the back of the patients hip through a needle. Blood samples are taken from a vein in the patients arm. The samples are sent to the Regenerative laboratory where the mesenchymal stem cells … Continue reading →

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New hope for eyes damaged by Parkinson's disease

Posted: Published on August 3rd, 2012

Scientists have discovered a new avenue for the treatment of vision loss, one of the complications of Parkinson's disease. Gentle, non-invasive treatment with a soft infra-red light can potentially protect and heal the damage that occurs to the human retina in Parkinson's disease, says Professor Jonathan Stone from The Vision Centre and the University of Sydney. "Near infra-red light treatment has long been known to promote the healing of wounds in soft tissues such as skin. Our recent studies are showing that it can also protect the retina of the eye from toxins which attack its nerve cells," Professor Stone said. "We have been studying a mouse 'model' of Parkinson's disease, in which such a toxin is used to create a Parkinson-like condition. The toxin targets brain cells which use a particular signalling molecule called dopamine, and the infrared light - in the right dose and with the right timing - blocks the toxic effect." The toxin also kills certain key retinal cells which are important in giving sharpness to the retina's coding of visual images. Infrared light also protects these retinal cells and reduces the damage. The new results suggest that infra-red radiation will be effective in Parkinson's disease, … Continue reading →

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Caffeine May Serve As Treatment Option For Parkinson's Disease, Says Study

Posted: Published on August 3rd, 2012

Anda Berada di Sini : Dunia Berita 03 Ogos, 2012 16:59 PM Caffeine May Serve As Treatment Option For Parkinson's Disease, Says Study VANCOUVER, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- A new study has found that caffeine may help control movement in people suffering from Parkinson's disease, opening the door to new treatment options for the disease, Xinhua news agency quoted local media Thursday. The study, conducted at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Center, was recently published in Neurology, the official journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The researchers followed a group of 61 people with Parkinson's. While the control group received a placebo pill, the other group received a dose of caffeine that was the equivalent of between two and four cups of coffee per day for six weeks. People who received caffeine supplements experienced an improvement in their motor symptoms over those who received the placebo, which was due to improvement in speed of movement and a reduction in stiffness, according to author of the study Dr. Ronald Postuma. Although larger-scale studies need to be carried out over a longer period to clarify these caffeine-related improvements, Dr. Postuma said that caffeine should be explored as a … Continue reading →

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Caffeine a treatment option for Parkinson's: study

Posted: Published on August 3rd, 2012

VANCOUVER, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- A new study has found that caffeine may help control movement in people suffering from Parkinson's disease, opening the door to new treatment options for the disease, Xinhua news agency quoted local media Thursday. The study, conducted at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, was recently published in Neurology, the official journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The researchers followed a group of 61 people with Parkinson's. While the control group received a placebo pill, the other group received a dose of caffeine that was the equivalent of between two and four cups of coffee per day for six weeks. People who received caffeine supplements experienced an improvement in their motor symptoms over those who received the placebo, which was due to improvement in speed of movement and a reduction in stiffness, according to author of the study Dr. Ronald Postuma. Although larger-scale studies need to be carried out over a longer period to clarify these caffeine-related improvements, Dr. Postuma said that caffeine should be explored as a treatment option for Parkinson's disease. "It may be useful as a supplement to medication and could therefore help reduce patient dosages," Dr. Postuma … Continue reading →

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Brave Fifer Reece, 9, hoping NHS will pay for life-changing op

Posted: Published on August 3rd, 2012

REECE CAMERON was diagnosed with diplegic cerebral palsy, which affects his walking and balance, when he was 18 months old. A BOY of nine is hoping for a life-changing operation that could finally let him play football with his pals. Reece Cameron was diagnosed with diplegic cerebral palsy, which affects his walking and balance, when he was 18 months old. At the moment, Reece, of Kennoway, Fife, has to use splints or a wheelchair to get around. But his family are waiting to hear if the NHS will pay for an operation at a specialist hospital in Bristol to destroy defective nerves in his spine and transform his mobility. Mum Jillian said: It is exciting, but also quite worrying, to wait to find out whether the NHS will help fund his operation. He is a very determined boy and he would just love to be active like his friends that is his dream. He would absolutely love to play football with them. Originally posted here: Brave Fifer Reece, 9, hoping NHS will pay for life-changing op … Continue reading →

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Liberation MS patients demand care

Posted: Published on August 3rd, 2012

The husband of a woman who died of complications from multiple sclerosis is angry MS patients who receive provincially funded liberation therapy treatment in New York state are entitled to follow up care in Saskatchewan, but patients who pay for the treatment out of their own pockets are not. "My wife had the same procedure and so have hundreds of other people in Saskatchewan and all we're asking for is the same thing," Vince Garland said Thursday. For several years, his wife, Roxane, battled MS. The 37-year-old died July 22 from complications that included a bladder infection. Vince said the home care nurses were excellent, but he is frustrated nurse practitioners and doctors aren't part of the home care team. He said that would ease the process of getting lab tests and scans ordered. The couple spent around $40,000 so Roxane could have two liberation treatments in Mexico in 2010 and one in California the next year. The couple didn't expect a cure, but Vince said it was worth the money because Roxane got relief from some symptoms. Michelle Walsh, an MS patient who has gone to Bulgaria and California for treatment, is a friend of Garland and is advocating … Continue reading →

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Sask. MS patients who leave province for Liberation Therapy want equal treatment

Posted: Published on August 3rd, 2012

Vince Garland is angry patients with multiple sclerosis who receive provincially funded Liberation Therapy treatment in New York state are entitled to followup care after the procedure, but not patients who pay for the treatment out of their own pockets. "My wife had the same procedure and so have hundreds of other people in Saskatchewan and all we're asking for is the same thing," Garland said Thursday. For several years, his wife, Roxane, battled MS. The 37-year-old died July 22 from complications that included a bladder infection. Vince said the homecare nurses were excellent, but he is frustrated nurse practitioners and doctors aren't part of the homecare team. That would ease the process of getting lab tests and scans ordered. The couple spent around $40,000 so Roxane could have two Liberation treatments in Mexico in 2010 and one in California the next year. The couple didn't expect a cure, but Vince said it was worth the money because Roxane got relief from some symptoms. Michelle Walsh, an MS patient who has gone to Bulgaria and California for treatment, is a friend of Garland and is advocating for improved treatment. She said by the time Roxane was taken to hospital and … Continue reading →

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15 Year Stem Cell Study Yields Healthy Heart Cells

Posted: Published on August 3rd, 2012

SAN DIEGO - Researchers at a pair of San Diego-based life scienceorganizations announced Thursday the discovery of a molecule that converts stemcells into healthy heart cells, ending a 15-year hunt. The finding, published in Friday's issue of the journal Cell Stem Cell,could lead to new treatments for heart disease. The study was performed atSanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute, the Human BioMolecular ResearchInstitute, and ChemRegen Inc. The molecule known as ITD-1 is able to generate an unlimited supply ofheart cells, which would give scientists more heart cells to study in theirresearch, and give physicians healthy cells to use to treat diseased hearts,according to the study. Mark Mercola, director of Sanford-Burnham's Muscle Development andRegeneration Program, said heart disease is the leading cause of death in theU.S., but doctors can't replace damaged heart muscle. "The only way to effectively replace lost heart muscle cells -- calledcardiomyocytes -- is to transplant the entire heart," said Mercola, the seniorauthor of the study. "Using a drug to create new heart muscle from stem cellswould be far more appealing than heart transplantation." Stem cells were targeted for the study because they can self-replicateand convert to other, specialized types of cells. The challenge for scientistsis to discover the signals … Continue reading →

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Stem cell research by local science organizations could lead to new treatments for heart disease

Posted: Published on August 3rd, 2012

SAN DIEGO (CNS) - Researchers at San Diego-based life science organizations have discovered a molecule that converts stem cells into healthy heart cells, possibly setting the stage for therapies that would replace some heart transplants, according to a study published in a scientific journal Friday. The finding published in the journal Cell Stem Cell could lead to new treatments for heart disease. The study was conducted at Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute, the Human BioMolecular Research Institute, and ChemRegen Inc. The molecule known as ITD-1 is able to generate an unlimited supply of heart cells, which would give scientists more cells to study in their research and give physicians healthy cells to use to treat diseased hearts, according to the study. Mark Mercola, director of Sanford-Burnham's Muscle Development and Regeneration Program, said heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, but doctors can't replace damaged heart muscle. "The only way to effectively replace lost heart muscle cells - called cardiomyocytes - is to transplant the entire heart," said Mercola, the senior author of the study. "Using a drug to create new heart muscle from stem cells would be far more appealing than heart transplantation." Stem cells were … Continue reading →

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