Monthly Archives: November 2010

Stem cell therapy – a future treatment for lower back pain?

Lower back pain affects many people and may be caused by degeneration of the discs between the vertebrae. Treatment for the condition using stem cells may be an alternative to today’s surgical procedures. This is the conclusion of a thesis … Continue reading →

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With a review pending, the state’s stem cell agency looks for new leadership, new therapies and more money

Lured by visions of nearly magical medical solutions for everything from cancer to Alzheimer’s, California voters six years ago approved a plan to borrow billions of dollars to pay scientists to look into human embryonic stem cell research.

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Animals benefiting from breakthrough stem cell therapy in Kentucky

In-house stem cell therapy – another medical first for Kentucky. The first in-house stem cell processing system is being used to treat animals here in Kentucky and humans could soon benefit.

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Stem Cell Therapy Gaining Ground in Asia

Asians are beginning to warm up to the idea of using their own stem cells to treat illnesses such as heart disease, fibrosis or leukemia

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Stem-Cell Use a First for Stroke Victims

The first stroke patient has been treated with a stem-cell therapy injected directly into the brain in a ground-breaking U.K. clinical trial led by ReNeuron and the University of Glasgow. The PISCES study, Pilot Investigation of Stem Cells in Stroke, … Continue reading →

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Stem cell therapy can help heal heart

After receiving an infusion of his own cardiac stem cells, Michael Jones handles stairs with ease, works his southeastern Jefferson County land on his tractor, indulges his love of woodworking and is making plans to start jogging.

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Benefit for child facing stem cell procedure

GODFREY – Local supporters are getting behind a benefit to raise money for a third stem cell procedure on a 2-year-old boy with severe brain damage. The benefit concert for Will Weigel is called “Music for Miracles.”

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Foetal stem cells offer new beginning for stroke victims

THE landmark infusion of the world’s first stem cell therapy into the brain of a stroke victim could open a new era in patients’ ability to recover from their disabilities.

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Korean deaths spark inquiry

Cases highlight the challenge of policing multinational trade in stem-cell treatments.

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Stem cell research on treating diabetes still on: Experts

Stem cell therapy for treating diabetes is still not adequate enough to combat the disease and research on this is still on, experts said Friday.

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Nanotechnology for health: Facts and figures

Can developing countries use nanotechnology to improve health? Priya Shetty looks at nanomedicine’s promise.

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Nanotechnology and equity issues explored in new book

( Arizona State University ) ASU faculty member co-edits the second volume in the series Yearbook of Nanotechnology in Society that explores the significant impact new technologies can have on personal, national and global equity.

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Reportlinker Adds Global Nanotechnology Industry

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:

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NGO Challenges Use of Nanotechnology in Alternative Energy in New Report

I have long expressed my skepticism about the claims that nanotechnology would enable alternative energy solutions to compete with fossil fuels. Now I have a companion in my challenge that I really should have expected, but still strikes me as … Continue reading →

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NanoProfessor Demonstrates Future of Nanotech Undergraduate Education at Nanotechnology Innovation Summit

SKOKIE, IL–(Marketwire – 11/15/10) – NanoProfessor , a division of NanoInk, Inc . focused on delivering hands-on nanotechnology education, is pleased to announce that it will showcase its Nanoscience Education Program at the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) “Nanotechnology Innovation Summit,” … Continue reading →

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"Cloud Computing" of the Not-So-Virtual Sort

Nanotechnology may provide a platform for harnessing the power of “clouds” or “cloud systems” for al

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Industrial Nanotech, Inc.’s Nanotechnology Based Coatings Drive Expansion Into OEM Market

Industrial Nanotech, Inc., an emerging global leader in nanotechnology based energy saving solutions, today announced that the Company is successfully expanding its sales of patented Nansulate liquid insulation technology into the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) market

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CNS-ASU book explores relationship between nanotechnology and equity

Scientists and policymakers both contend that investments in nanoscale science and engineering will create revolutions in areas as diverse as materials, drug delivery, cancer treatment, and space travel. The hope is that many of the problems of today can be … Continue reading →

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Overcoming Misleading Nanotechnology Lists

There seems to be an odd fascination for some experts, journalists and other assorted types to create lists when confronted with the topic of nanotechnology.

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Students discover nanotechnology

COLUMBUS — Although nanites, lasers and manipulating individual human cells used to be the stuff of science fiction, nanotechnology students from Mount Vernon High School are discovering that science fiction is now science fact.

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