MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'adult stem cells'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:09:34 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3772185&cid=t_111465_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F07%2Fstudies-show-adult-stem-cells-programmable-embyro-stem-cells%2F Stem cell harvest Studies led by Dr. George Daly of Children’s Hospital in Boston and Dr. Ihor Lemischka of the Black Family Stem Cell Institute in New York have found that adult stem cells are not as completely “reprogrammable” as embryo stem cells and still retain some memory of their original tissue type. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3772185 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:18:15 +0100 3772185 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2442556&cid=t_111465_136_f&fid=37846&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthinfoispower.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F05%2F21%2Fresearchers-are-on-the-trail-to-killing-cancer-with-genetically-engineered-adult-stem-cells%2F “Researchers in London have demonstrated the ability of adult stem cells from bone marrow (mesenchymal stem cells, or MSCs) to deliver a cancer-killing protein to tumors.  The genetically engineered stem cells are able to home to the cancer cells, both in culture and in mouse models, and deliver TNF-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL), destroying the tumor [...] (Source: Libby's H*O*P*E*) Libby's H*O*P*E* blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2442556 Thu, 21 May 2009 20:00:54 +0100 2442556 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2405113&cid=t_111465_87_f&fid=34825&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wesleyjsmith.com%2Fblog%2F2009%2F05%2Fadult-stem-cells-used-to-prevent-tumors.html This gets a bit complicated: In mice, scientists used adult stem cells to prevent embryonic stem cells used to treat spinal cord injury from forming tumors. From the story:Transplanted embryonic stem cells are recognized as a potential treatment for patients suffering from the effects of spinal cord injury (SCI). However, in studies using embryonic stem cells transplanted into SCI laboratory animals, a serious drawback has been the development of tumors following transplantation.Publishing in the current issue of Cell Transplantation (Vol. 18 No.1), a team of Japanese researchers describe their study that demonstrates a way to eliminate the problem of tumor growth by co-transplanting bone marrow stem cells (BMSCs) along with embryonic stem cells. "Our study results suggest that co-transpla... Secondhand Smoke blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2405113 Mon, 11 May 2009 20:42:00 +0100 2405113 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2306965&cid=t_111465_87_f&fid=34825&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wesleyjsmith.com%2Fblog%2F2009%2F03%2Fand-now-for-important-stem-cell-work.html Well, it was bound to happen. Adult fat stem cells are going to be used to increase breast size. From the story:A stem cell therapy offering "natural" breast enlargement is to be made available to British women for the first time.The treatment could boost cup size while reducing stomach fat. It involves extracting stem cells from spare fat on the stomach or thighs and growing them in a woman's breasts. An increase of one cup size is likely, with the potential for larger gains as the technique improves.A trial has already started in Britain to use stem cells to repair the breasts of women who have had cancerous lumps removed. A separate project is understood to be the first in Britain to use the new technique on healthy women seeking breast enlargement.It beats silicone, but really. And it ... Secondhand Smoke blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2306965 Sun, 29 Mar 2009 01:00:00 +0100 2306965 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2258799&cid=t_111465_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fzimney-health-and-medical-news-you-can-use%2Fwhat-exactly-are-embryonic-stem-cells%2F Stem cells have been in the news a lot this week because of President Obama’s executive order lifting the Bush administration’s strict limitations on federal funding for embryonic stem cell research. But stem cells are quite confusing because they come in so many different forms, involve such complex terminology, and seem to require an advanced degree in science to understand. So let’s try to focus on some basic concepts that are relatively easy to understand, such as what stem cells are, why they are so important, and just what the differences are between embryonic and adult stem cells. In order to understand stem cells, you first have to know a bit about cells in general. Cells are the basic functional units of life. There are countless organisms that consist of just one cell, such... Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2258799 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 18:49:53 +0100 2258799 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2190678&cid=t_111465_87_f&fid=35052&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FWomensBioethicsBlog%2F%7E3%2F540229564%2Fposition-of-france-regarding-stem-cells.html In conclusion, we think that regarding stem cells, France must not be afraid of there to reflect as all the others imminent bioethics problems, as euthanasia or gene therapy... In FrenchLa France est un pays un peu en retard et en retrait dans le domaine de la bioéthique, spécialement en matière de nouvelles thérapies. Concernant les cellules souches, bases de la thérapie cellulaire, la France a une position qui n’est pas toujours claire.Les cellules souches adultesIl n’y a pas de problèmes majeurs les concernant vu leur origine de prélèvement (placenta, cordon ombilical tissus adultes)Nous pensons, toutefois, qu’il serait important de généraliser la collecte de cellules souches de cordon ombilical ou de placenta, en respectant des règles d’hygiènes et de respect des in... Women's Bioethics Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2190678 Sun, 15 Feb 2009 13:16:54 +0100 2190678 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2144446&cid=t_111465_87_f&fid=34825&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wesleyjsmith.com%2Fblog%2F2009%2F01%2Fadult-stem-cells-successfully-treat.html Can you imagine the banner headlines if this were an embryonic stem cell success? From the story: [Adult]Stem cells transplanted into early-phase multiple sclerosis patients stabilised, and in some cases reversed, the debilitating neurological disorder, according to a study published Friday...In clinical trials, a team of scientists led by Richard Burt of Northwestern University in Chicago essentially rebuilt the immune system of 21 adults -- 11 women and 10 men -- who had failed to respond to standard drug treatments. First they removed defective white blood cells that, rather than protecting the body, attacks the fatty sheath, called myelin, that protects the nervous system.The immune systems were then replenished with so-called haemopoeitic stem cells -- extracted from the patient's bon... Secondhand Smoke blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2144446 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 02:55:00 +0100 2144446 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2083912&cid=t_111465_87_f&fid=34825&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wesleyjsmith.com%2Fblog%2F2009%2F01%2Fdont-buy-stock-in-denture-making.html Wisdom teeth are a rich source of stem cells, and apparently they can be used to grow teeth on demand. From the story:As long as there are hockey players, there will be niche markets for false teeth. But the real news about the future of dentures is that there isn't much of one.Toothlessness has declined 60 percent in the United States since 1960. Baby boomers will be the first generation in human history typically to go to their graves with most of their teeth.And now comes tooth regeneration: growing teeth in adults, on demand, to replace missing ones. Soon. It turns out wisdom teeth are prolific sources of adult stem cells needed to grow new teeth for you. From scratch. In your adult life, as you need them. In the near future. According to the National Institutes of Health.If this pans ... Secondhand Smoke blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2083912 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:23:00 +0100 2083912 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2084604&cid=t_111465_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D78 Michael A. Werner, MD, the clinical director of M.A.Z.E. Cord Blood Laboratories has put together a white paper defining the different types of stem cells, as well as the current and potential uses for treatment.  Read the stem cell white paper here. Enjoy, (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2084604 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:32:01 +0100 2084604 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1834538&cid=t_111465_87_f&fid=34825&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wesleyjsmith.com%2Fblog%2F2008%2F09%2Fadult-stem-cells-effectively-treat.html In a human trial using patients' own bone marrow adult stem cells, alcohol-caused cirrhosis of the liver has been treated and the patients improved. From the story: All patients tolerated the procedure well and over 12 weeks of follow-up there were significant decreases in serum bilirubin. A significant reduction in levels of alanine transaminase and aspartate transaminase was seen 1 week after the transfusion and showed improvement through the study period. Seven of the patients showed an improvement in Child-Pugh scores, and on imaging at 12 weeks, three patients showed a complete resolution of ascites and two had a significant reduction. "This is an area of medicine where there is tremendous progress day by day," concluded Dr. Habib. "We hope that stem cell therapy will help many patie... Secondhand Smoke blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1834538 Sat, 27 Sep 2008 15:26:00 +0100 1834538 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1738958&cid=t_111465_87_f&fid=34825&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wesleyjsmith.com%2Fblog%2F2008%2F08%2Fstunning-adult-stem-cell-success.html When the MSM declares an adult stem cell success "stunning," as the Washington Post headline does, you know it is a new day. In mice, scientists were able to transform adult cells into stem cells--from within the body! From the story: Scientists have transformed one type of fully developed adult cell directly into another inside a living animal, a startling advance that could lead to cures for a plethora of illnesses and sidestep the political and ethical quagmires that have plagued embryonic stem cell research.Through a series of painstaking experiments involving mice, the Harvard biologists pinpointed three crucial molecular switches that, when flipped, completely convert a common cell in the pancreas into the more precious insulin-producing ones that diabetics need to survive.The feat, ... Secondhand Smoke blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1738958 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:37:00 +0100 1738958 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1594224&cid=t_111465_107_f&fid=36585&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FHighlightHEALTH%2F%7E3%2F328899844%2F This article was published on Highlight HEALTH. Related articlesAmniotic Stem Cell Lines May Hold a Potential for TherapyDiscredited Stem Cells Created by Virgin BirthTumor Suppressors and OncogenesNeurofibromatosis: From Genes to Complications to TreatmentsMore Education Decreases the Risk of Death (Source: Highlight HEALTH) Highlight HEALTH blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1594224 Tue, 08 Jul 2008 05:30:40 +0100 1594224 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1542991&cid=t_111465_87_f&fid=34825&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wesleyjsmith.com%2Fblog%2F2008%2F06%2Fadult-stem-cells-new-plastic-surgery.html A new article in Live Science predicts that adult stem cells may replace silicone breast implants and other contemporary plastic surgery techniques. But first, a crucial admission you once would never see in a science-oriented journal. From the story:Stem cells are cells that have the ability to make more of themselves and to differentiate into special types of cells, like skin or other tissue types. Some stem cells, called pluripotent or multipotent, are capable of turning into many different kinds of cells and growing wide varieties of tissues ranging from bone to neurons to organs and muscle. While embryonic stem cells are the most well-known type (and the type that raises controversy), not all pluri- and multi-potent cells come from embryos. Certain so-called adult stem cells, which we... Secondhand Smoke blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1542991 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:32:00 +0100 1542991 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1521919&cid=t_111465_87_f&fid=34825&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wesleyjsmith.com%2Fblog%2F2008%2F06%2Ftoo-many-adult-stem-cells-successes-to.html So many of these adult stem cell success stories come to me now, that I am unable to post them all here at SHS. Two recent examples: A new adult stem cell therapy is successfully restoring vision to people with chemical injuries and a genetic defect that causes impaired vision. From the story:Using stem cells from tissue donors, surgeons grew the cells in the laboratory before transplanting them onto the patients' eyes.Dr Julie Daniels, who is leading the research team, will present the results at a conference on regenerative medicine being held in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, today. She said: "Before the surgery the patients were barely able to recognise when someone was waving a hand in front of their face but we have restored their vision to the point they can read three to four l... Secondhand Smoke blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1521919 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 20:22:00 +0100 1521919 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1516402&cid=t_111465_87_f&fid=34825&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wesleyjsmith.com%2Fblog%2F2008%2F06%2Fadult-stem-cells-effective-in-treating.html Whilst a woman in the UK with MS seeks the right to have her husband take her to Switzerland for assisted suicide to the cheers of euthanasia advocates and the media, other MS patients have been effectively treated with their own bone marrow stem cells. From the press release: "All patients appeared to respond to treatment", reported Dr. Ionova. Improvement was seen in 62.3%, and stabilisation occurred in 37.7% of patients. Progression after improvement occurred in 7.1% and progression after stabilisation in 11.8% of patients.There were no deaths during the course of the study.Out of 26 patients included in the quality-of-life analysis, 24 exhibited a response and preserved a good quality of life during the follow-up. No unexpected treatment-related adverse events were observed.According t... Secondhand Smoke blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1516402 Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:33:00 +0100 1516402 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1382282&cid=t_111465_87_f&fid=34825&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wesleyjsmith.com%2Fblog%2F2008%2F04%2Fadult-stem-cells-treating-wounded.html Showing how far adult stem cells have come in a very short time, our wounded soldiers from Iraq and Afghanistan are being treated with their own stem cells to help treat wounds involving bones. From the story: With the dexterity of a carpenter, the finesse of a master chef and the tools of a painter, Dr. Thomas Einhorn uses stem cells to do something on the cutting edge of science: grow brand new bone. Today, orthopaedic stem cell surgery earned significant backing from the federal government, which announced plans to dedicate $85 million for the creation of the Armed Forces Institute of Regenerative Medicine (AFIRM) to fund this procedure for veterans injured in Iraq and Afghanistan... Einhorn, the chairman of orthopaedic surgery at the Boston University School of Medicine and Boston Medi... Secondhand Smoke blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1382282 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:54:00 +0100 1382282 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1247796&cid=t_111465_87_f&fid=34825&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wesleyjsmith.com%2Fblog%2F2008%2F02%2Fembryonic-stem-cells-help-diabetic-mice.html A few years ago this would have been a huge story. No more. The wind is slackening behind the embryonic stem cell research sails.Still, it is worth pointing out what the Times reported, and then, what they--so unsurprisingly--left out of the story: The scientists, at the biotechnology company Novocell, turned the stem cells into cells that produced insulin in the mice. Those cells kept blood sugar in check after the mice’s own insulin-producing cells were destroyed...Still, a small number of the mice developed tumors, and some experts said the cells might not be well-characterized enough for use in people. In any event, Novocell said it would be several years before any human tests could begin. The story proceeds to discuss some alternatives, such as islet cell transplantation.But comple... Secondhand Smoke blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1247796 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 16:52:00 +0100 1247796 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1169542&cid=t_111465_87_f&fid=34825&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wesleyjsmith.com%2Fblog%2F2008%2F01%2Fanother-adult-stem-cell-human-trial-to.html This time in the UK, using a patient's own bone marrow to attempt to treat heart attack damage. From the story:British scientists have been given the go-ahead to begin potentially ground-breaking experiments using injections of stem cells to repair patients' damaged hearts. The team hopes to repair the organs of people who have suffered the most severe heart attacks...The trial will involve patients with the worst prognosis, those who have scarring on at least half of the left ventricular wall. "It's the worst heart attack you can have. Most patients just die," said Ascione.The team will extract bone marrow from all 60 patients and separate out a class of stem cells that makes up 1% of the tissue. Previous studies have suggested that this cell type is able to regenerate heart muscle cells ... Secondhand Smoke blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1169542 Wed, 23 Jan 2008 03:10:00 +0100 1169542 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=817602&cid=t_111465_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F08%2F23%2Fdiabetes-talkfest-live-chat-with-stem-cell-researcher%2F Filed under: Type 1, Type 2, Childhood, Adult Onset, Research, Events, Opinion, Services, Allie Beatty, Support, PersonalitiesJuan Domínguez-Bendala, Ph.D., is Director of Stem Cell Development for Translational Research at the Diabetes Research Institute. Once again, thanks to Gina and Jon at Diabetes Talkfest - you'll have the opportunity to chat live with Dr. Domínguez-Bendala on August 23rd at 9pm Eastern Standard Time. Dr. Domínguez-Bendala is currently involved in several projects that focus on the use of embryonic stem cells to obtain pancreatic islets, in the hopes that these newly developed cells could one day be transplanted into patients with type I diabetes. Join Dr. Domínguez-Bendala to discuss his work and ask questions pertaining to embryonic stem... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=817602 Thu, 23 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 817602