Archive for April, 2011

Join Evan Snyder, MD, Ph.D., from the Burnham Institute for Medical Research, for a look at the possible therapeutic benefits of neural stem cells (NSCs) in various mouse models of central nervous system (CNS) injury and degeneration. NSCs may migrate to degenerating regions, thus replacing dying neural cells and benefiting those with CNS injuries.

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SIRA: Could Stem Cell Therapy Renew Your Body Cells?

http://www.cellmedicine.com stem cell therapy. Here we are discussing a publication showing bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells reduce kidney damage.

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Stem Cell Therapy for Kidney Failure

Dr. Roger Nocera discusses the healing mechanisms of adult stem cells. He also examines stem cell medicine in the context of historical advances in medicine.

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Cells That Heal Us From Cradle To Grave: A Quantum Leap in Medical Science

Visit: tinyurl.com for more pet stories -- A new technique for fighting the crippling effects of severe hip dysplasia is catching the attention of many large breed dog owners. Anne Marie Ogle of Napanoch, the owner of Dasha, a 9 year-old German Shepherd, hopes stem cell therapy will improve her pet's quality of life. Two vets from Rondout Valley Veterinary Associates in Kerhonkson studied up on the process offered by a California-based company called Vet-Stem.

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Dogged by pain -- stem cell therapy for dogs

stemcell.md Meet Sam, a visual artist who was confronted with the one thing a man in his profession fears most: Compromised vision. In his case his ability to see clearly was being undermined by age-related macular degeneration (AMD.) As conventional medicine could offer little hope of significantly turning his condition around, Sam sought out pioneering physician and stem cell medicine expert, Dr. David Steenblock

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Macular Degeneration Improved With Stem Cells