Closing the Gaps in NSCLC - Programs
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Not only is lung cancer the leading cause of cancer deaths among females and males, but it’s also the most common type of cancer. Despite its high prevalence and mortality rates, communicative care between non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients and their providers is still unfortunately lackin…
These Stem Cells Prevent Osteoarthritis
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Columbia researchers have discovered stem cells in adult mice that are essential in maintaining healthy cartilage in the joints and cause osteoarthritis when age or injury kills the cells. The findings raise the possibility that therapies can be developed to prevent osteoarthritis by keeping the …
Iron Restriction Keeps Blood Stem Cells Young
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BRONX, N.Y., March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As we age, our hematopoietic (blood-forming) stem cells (HSCs) become less able to produce new red and white blood cells and other vital blood components—contributing to chronic inflammation and accelerating the onset of blood cancers and degenerative dis…
Important Step Forward in Stem Cell Therapy for Rare Bowel Disease
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The cells given as a stem cell treatment can be seen in green—they are successfully implanting into the intestinal tissue donated by a patient with Hirschprung's disease. In this image, the overlap with red nerve cells shows t…
Blood Stem Cells Unlock Clues for Helping Sepsis Patients Fight Recurring Infections
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Stem Cell-Derived Components May Treat Underlying Causes of PCOS
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a pervasive endocrine disorder that affects millions of women globally, impacting their hormonal balance, fertility and overall well-being. It is notoriously difficult to treat, with widely varying symptoms and mysterious, complex underlying …
First Umbilical Stem Cell Bioimplants Treat Heart Attack Patients
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The promising results obtained in a clinical trial with a pioneering advanced therapy drug named PeriCord, which aims to repair the heart of patients who have suffered a heart attack, confirm the feasibility of new therapies based on the application of stem cells and tissue engineering to promote …
Study Documents Safety, Improvements from Stem Cell Therapy After Spinal Cord Injury
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Stem cells. Credit: Mayo Clinic A Mayo Clinic study shows stem cells derived from patients' own fat are safe and may improve sensation and movement after traumatic spinal cord injuries. The findings f…
A Newborn Genetic Screening Study Reaches New Milestone
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A research study named Early Check has screened 1,000 newborns after birth in an effort to help identify rare conditions early, provide treatment, give parents educational information, and connect families with specialists throughout the state of North Carolina. Cynthia Powell, MD, professo…
Study Discovers Distinct Population of 'Troublemaker' Platelet Cells Appear with Aging
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Upon vascular injury, platelets in young mice form much smaller blood clots (left) than platelets in old mice (right), where the clot almost occludes the blood vessel. Fluorescence microscopy image from Poscablo et al, CELL, 2024…