Scientists report first step in strategy for cell replacement therapy in Parkinson's disease
( IOS Press ) Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC) are a promising avenue for cell replacement therapy in neurologic diseases. For example, mouse and human iPSCs have been used to generate Continue Reading
Doctor fired over autism treatment
SECAUCUS, N.J., Jan. 10 (UPI) -- A neuroscientist who would have been in charge of a controversial therapy for children with autism has been fired by a New Jersey hospital, officials said. Read Continue Reading
Stem cells in eyes offer hope for reversing leading cause of blindness in seniors
TORONTO - Eyes have been called the window to the soul, but they are also proving to be a potential wellspring for regenerative medicine. View post: Stem cells in eyes offer hope for reversing Continue Reading
Autism may be linked to abnormal immune system characteristics and novel protein fragment
Immune system abnormalities that mimic those seen with autism spectrum disorders have been linked to the amyloid precursor protein (APP), according to new research. The study, conducted with mouse Continue Reading
Researchers study autism by making stem cells from autistic patients
Autism, like other complex neuronal disorders, is usually attributable to the interaction of multiple genetic and environmental factors that have been extremely difficult to tease apart. People with Continue Reading
Autism Speaks Co-founders Call for U.S. Attorney Investigation and Waiver of State Open Record Law in Penn State Case
NEW YORK, Nov. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The co-founders of Autism Speaks, North America's largest autism advocacy organization, today called for the U.S. Read the rest here: Autism Speaks Continue Reading
Q&A on Autism with Dr. Manny
As a doctor and a parent of a child with autism, I get a lot of questions from other parents of children who have been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. I'm taking this opportunity to Continue Reading
Stem-cell find breathes new life into lung repair
New hopes of treating chronic lung diseases have been raised by the rapid stem-cell repair of mouse lungs and by a molecule that drives lung healing Read more: Stem-cell find breathes new life into Continue Reading
Multiple sclerosis patient finishes 50th marathon
DALLAS (Reuters) - Life has taken long-distance runner Patrick Finney down many paths, but few have been so rewarding as the one that led him across the finish line on Sunday at the Bellingham Bay Continue Reading
Multiple sclerosis patient finishes record 50th marathon
DALLAS (Reuters) - Life has taken long-distance runner Patrick Finney down many paths, but few have been so rewarding as the one that led him across the finish line on Sunday at the Bellingham Bay Continue Reading
Parkinson’s stem cell find unveiled
Hopes of a breakthrough in Parkinson's disease research have been raised following a new stem cell study. Excerpt from: Parkinson's stem cell find unveiled Continue Reading
Breast-Feeding May Not Protect Moms Against MS Relapse
WEDNESDAY, July 6 (HealthDay News) -- Hopes that breast-feeding can reduce flare-ups of multiple sclerosis have been dimmed by recent research in Italy. See the article here: Breast-Feeding May Continue Reading
Matt's Multiple Sclerosis: Progress Update: Wow, I think I got It
multiple sclerosis ms pills minocycline acne. This is going to be a rather short posting in comparison to yesterday (haha) but yeah, I think I figured out why I have been feeling nauseous and achy Continue Reading
Apitherapy News: Bee Venom Therapy May Help Treat Parkinson's …
Changes in glutamate release and uptake due to alterations in the activity of glutamate transporters have been reported in many neurodegenerative diseases, including Parkinson's disease , Continue Reading
Stem Cell Treatment | Diabetes Information
Stem Cell Treatment. People all across the world suffer from many hereditary or genetic diseases . The major causes of such diseases have been related to abnormalities in genes or Continue Reading
Parkinson's Disease and Social Security Disability Benefits …
Indiana individuals applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits may be surprised to find they have been denied benefits when they have Continue Reading
Midlife and Late-Life Blood Pressure and Dementia in Japanese …
The associations between blood pressure and dementia have been inconclusive. See more here: Midlife and Late-Life Blood Pressure and Dementia in Japanese ... Continue Reading
Can Multiple Sclerosis Cause Vision Problems? – Buy Cheap Glasses …
I have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis , and my doctor told me to have a baseline eye examination. See more here: Can Multiple Sclerosis Cause Vision Problems? - Buy Cheap Glasses Continue Reading
Autism Blog – Ageing in autism « Left Brain/Right Brain
...nearly one percent of Britons older than 16 years have autism , a rate that is similar to that seen in children. Younger people were no more likely to be affected than older ones, however, which Continue Reading
Abooklook: Parkinson's disease
I have been working on my ethics assignment and doing some research into the ethics of stem cell research. This lead me to look into Parkinson's disesase See the article here: Abooklook: Continue Reading
