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OMICS Group :: Journal of Stem Cell Research

Posted: Published on June 9th, 2012

07-06-2012 07:52 Stem cells differ from other types of cells as they are unspecialized cells that are capable of differentiating into almost any type of specialised cells. Stem cells have the ability to replace the diseased and damaged tissue in the body, without the risk of rejection and any side effects. Therapy performed using stem cells is termed as "Regenerative medicine" and has many potential benefits in treating a wide variety of diseases and injuries. The journal is the major open access forum for translational research in stem cell therapies. Continued here: OMICS Group :: Journal of Stem Cell Research … Continue reading →

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Medical Innovation Needs Silicon Valley Speed, Stat

Posted: Published on June 9th, 2012

This article is written by a member of our expert contributor community. Ive been directing or advising innovation and commercialization efforts in Silicon Valley for most of my career. While the popular stories we tell about innovation usually focus on eureka moments and brilliant individuals, anyone involved in successful innovation knows that getting a new product to market is often more about convincing smart people to back your idea, corralling lots of different agendas, aligning incentives, and navigating bureaucracies. I was reminded of this very important difference between invention and impactful innovation when I attended the One Mind for Research conference at UCLA recently.One Mind for Researchis a new nonprofit that serves as a catalyst for discovering and delivering breakthrough cures for brain disease, co-founded by Garen Steglin, a successful VC and CEO, and Patrick Kennedy, former Congressmen and nephew of JFK, and now led by Pete Chiarelli, U.S. Army General (retired).This was a gathering of top university neuroscientists, celebrities like Glenn Close and Maria Shiver, foundations, industry senior executives, government officials, patients, and advocates. A Burden on Patients, Employers, and The Economy This is an area desperately in need of innovation. Brain diseases and trauma are a leading cause … Continue reading →

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Cytomedix Announces Multiple Poster Presentations at the 44th Annual Conference of the Wound Ostomy Continence Nurses …

Posted: Published on June 9th, 2012

GAITHERSBURG, MD--(Marketwire -06/08/12)- Cytomedix, Inc. (CMXI) (the "Company"), a regenerative therapies company commercializing and developing innovative platelet and adult stem cell technologies for wound and tissue repair, today announced that four poster presentations highlighting the clinical merits of the Company's AutoloGel System in wound management will be presented at the 44th Annual Conference of the Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society ("WOCN") being held in Charlotte, North Carolina from June 9-13, 2012. The AutoloGel System, a device for the production of autologous platelet rich plasma ("PRP") gel, is the only PRP device cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") for use in wound management. The following posters highlighting Cytomedix's PRP technology will be presented at WOCN 2012: "This body of clinical data demonstrates AutoloGel's ability to accelerate wound healing in common wound etiologies and also shows its effectiveness on fistulas, pseudostomas, and pressure ulcers in persons with spinal cord injury, which are all notoriously difficult to heal wounds. In addition, the data shows that AutoloGel saves money while increasing healing rates and decreasing staff time," commented Carelyn P. Fylling, RN, MSN, CWS, CLNC, Cytomedix's Vice President of Professional Services. "We are pleased to have these four posters presented … Continue reading →

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Scientists Reprogram Skin Cells To Brain Cells

Posted: Published on June 9th, 2012

June 8, 2012 Connie K. Ho for redOrbit.com For the first time, scientists at Gladstone Institute have changed skin cells, imbued with a single genetic factor, into cells that can become a group of interconnecting, functional brain cells. The findings show that there may be options in combating neurological conditions. This transformation of cells would pave the way for better methods in testing drugs for neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimers disease. The research follows increased interest in Alzheimers disease. Currently, the disorder affects 4.5 million people in the U.S. and, by 2050, the number will have tripled. There are no medications to prevent or reverse Alzheimers Disease at this time. The findings are published online at Cell Stem Cell and describe how the team of researchers transfer a single cell, known as Sox2, into mouse and human skin cells. Shortly, the skin cells became early-stage brain stem cells called induced neural stem cells (INSCs). The INSCs were able to self-renew and transmit electrical signals. The neurons were able to become neural networks within a month. Many drug candidates especially those developed for neurodegenerative diseases fail in clinical trials because current models dont accurately predict the drugs effects on the human brain, … Continue reading →

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Stem cell therapy offers new treatment options for pets — and humans

Posted: Published on June 9th, 2012

Select a Publication: N E W S P A P E R S ---------------------------------------------- ---Alberta--- Airdrie - Airdrie Echo Banff - Banff Crag and Canyon Beaumont - Beaumont News Calgary - The Calgary Sun Camrose - Camrose Canadian Canmore - Canmore Leader Central Alberta - County Market Cochrane - Cochrane Times Cold Lake - Cold Lake Sun Crowsnest Pass - Crowsnest Pass Promoter Devon - Dispatch News Drayton - Drayton Valley Western Review Edmonton - Edmonton Examiner Edmonton - The Edmonton Sun Edson - Edson Leader Fairview - Fairview Post Fort McMurray - Fort McMurray Today Fort Saskatchewan - Fort Saskatchewan Record Grande Prairie - Daily Herald Tribune Hanna - Hanna Herald High River - High River Times Hinton - Hinton Parklander Lacombe - Lacombe Globe Leduc - Leduc Representative Lloydminster - Meridian Booster Mayerthorpe - Mayerthorpe Freelancer Nanton - Nanton News Peace Country - Peace Country Sun Peace River - Peace River Record Gazette Pincher Creek - Pincher Creek Echo Sherwood Park - Sherwood Park News Spruce Grove - Spruce Grove Examiner Stony Plain - Stony Plain Reporter Strathmore - Strathmore Standard Vermilion - Vermilion Standard Vulcan - Vulcan Advocate Wetaskiwin - Wetaskiwin Times Whitecourt - Whitecourt Star ---Manitoba--- … Continue reading →

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Cloning Teeth: Medicine’s Next Big Thing?

Posted: Published on June 8th, 2012

BACKGROUND: Tooth loss, although often associated with a diet high in sugar, has been a problem for as long as mankind has existed. Before the widespread use of refined sugar in food, tooth loss was often a result of disease and malnutrition, although dietary practices also contributed to the problem. Several studies have documented the negative aspects of not having teeth or dentures including impaired nutritional intake, lower self-confidence and self-esteem and reduced quality of life. The three most common tooth replacement options are dental implants, fixed bridges and removable appliances. (Source: perio.org) STEM CELLS: Stem cells have the remarkable potential to develop into many different cell types in the body during early life and growth. In addition, in many tissues they serve as a sort of internal repair system, dividing essentially without limit to replenish other cells as long as the person or animal is still alive. When a stem cell divides, each new cell has the potential either to remain a stem cell or become another type of cell with a more specialized function, such as a muscle cell, a red blood cell, or a brain cell. (Source: The National Institutes of Health resource for stem cell research) … Continue reading →

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Biostem U.S., Corporation Engages Acropolis Agency to Assist in Implementing Its International Marketing Plan

Posted: Published on June 8th, 2012

CLEARWATER, FL--(Marketwire -06/08/12)- Biostem U.S., Corporation, (HAIR) (HAIR) (Biostem, the Company), a fully reporting public company in the stem cell regenerative medicine sciences sector, today reported that it has engaged Acropolis Inc. http://www.acropolisinc.com, a full-service advertising agency located in Orlando, Florida, to lend their expertise in brand building, marketing, and advertising development and placement. Biostem Chief Executive Officer Dwight Brunoehler stated, "After several months of interviewing prospective agencies, we have come to the conclusion that Acropolis is the one to assist us in executing our plans. Their notable work in multiple media areas is impressive, to say the least. Their client list including The University of Florida, Arby's Restaurants, and the City of Orlando, speaks for itself." Acropolis Principal, Scott Major, said, "This is a great fit for Acropolis. Our entire team loves the Biostem business approach in the incredible field of regenerative medicine. The hair re-growth field in which we will be marketing the Biostem technology is enormous. We are pleased to be a part of Biostem's expansion." About Biostem U.S. CorporationBiostem U.S., Corporation is a fully reporting Nevada corporation with offices in Clearwater, Florida. Biostem is a technology licensing company with proprietary technology centered on providing hair re-growth … Continue reading →

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OMICS Group :: Journal of Stem Cell Research

Posted: Published on June 8th, 2012

07-06-2012 07:52 Stem cells differ from other types of cells as they are unspecialized cells that are capable of differentiating into almost any type of specialised cells. Stem cells have the ability to replace the diseased and damaged tissue in the body, without the risk of rejection and any side effects. Therapy performed using stem cells is termed as "Regenerative medicine" and has many potential benefits in treating a wide variety of diseases and injuries. The journal is the major open access forum for translational research in stem cell therapies. Continued here: OMICS Group :: Journal of Stem Cell Research … Continue reading →

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Stem cell therapy offers new treatment options for pets — and humans

Posted: Published on June 8th, 2012

Select a Publication: N E W S P A P E R S ---------------------------------------------- ---Alberta--- Airdrie - Airdrie Echo Banff - Banff Crag and Canyon Beaumont - Beaumont News Calgary - The Calgary Sun Camrose - Camrose Canadian Canmore - Canmore Leader Central Alberta - County Market Cochrane - Cochrane Times Cold Lake - Cold Lake Sun Crowsnest Pass - Crowsnest Pass Promoter Devon - Dispatch News Drayton - Drayton Valley Western Review Edmonton - Edmonton Examiner Edmonton - The Edmonton Sun Edson - Edson Leader Fairview - Fairview Post Fort McMurray - Fort McMurray Today Fort Saskatchewan - Fort Saskatchewan Record Grande Prairie - Daily Herald Tribune Hanna - Hanna Herald High River - High River Times Hinton - Hinton Parklander Lacombe - Lacombe Globe Leduc - Leduc Representative Lloydminster - Meridian Booster Mayerthorpe - Mayerthorpe Freelancer Nanton - Nanton News Peace Country - Peace Country Sun Peace River - Peace River Record Gazette Pincher Creek - Pincher Creek Echo Sherwood Park - Sherwood Park News Spruce Grove - Spruce Grove Examiner Stony Plain - Stony Plain Reporter Strathmore - Strathmore Standard Vermilion - Vermilion Standard Vulcan - Vulcan Advocate Wetaskiwin - Wetaskiwin Times Whitecourt - Whitecourt Star ---Manitoba--- … Continue reading →

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Welfare Drug Testing Measure Passes Michigan House

Posted: Published on June 8th, 2012

A controversial bill that would require those applying for or receiving welfare benefits to submit to drug tests passed Michigan's House Thursday in a 71-37 vote. Under House Bill 5223, the Department of Human Services would establish a program of suspicion-based drug screening for people over the age of 18 seeking or receiving cash assistance from its Family Independence Agency program. The agency would use a substance abuse survey or an empirically-validated screening tool to determine whether a person would then be required to take a drug test. Applicants will also have to pay for their own drug testing -- if they pass. Those who passed the test would have its cost deducted from their first benefits payment. Failing the the test would make a person ineligible for cash assistance for six months or until he or she completed a substance abuse treatment program. If the bill becomes law, DHS would have to implement a trial program in at least three counties by the end of this year and have the full program in place statewide by 2015. Rep. Ben Glardon (R-Owosso), who supported the bill, said it would help welfare recipients break their cycle of dependency on drugs. "Michigan … Continue reading →

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