Biodefense Research Guards Against Virus More Deadly, Untreatable Than Ebola
If simian hemorrhagic fever virus 'jumps' species, the fallout could be catastrophic.
A 3-year-old's last Christmas: Carroll EMC, Santa visit cancer-stricken boy – douglascountysentinel
A 3-year-old's last Christmas: Carroll EMC, Santa visit cancer-stricken boydouglascountysentinelThe boy, after going through several rounds of chemotherapy, received a stem cell transplant in December 2011. He was in the hospital for Christmas that…
Man learns of cancer after dentist visit – Austin News
Man learns of cancer after dentist visitAustin NewsNext, Mark will go through one more chemo treatment before the stem cell transplant at M.D Anderson in Houston. Doctors tell Mark this is treatable and believe he can make a full recovery. To become a …
Kitting Up for Next Disaster – Wall Street Journal
Wall Street JournalKitting Up for Next DisasterWall Street JournalSo now I've got "disaster plan" on my to-do list, sandwiched between "take in the dry cleaning" and "Call Siegfried." But I'm putting it off, the sa…
Youth diplomacy gaining momentum – Saudi Gazette
Saudi GazetteYouth diplomacy gaining momentumSaudi GazetteInitially the project included visits to five leading countries of the world, mainly, China, Brazil, Germany, India, and South Korea. At the end of each visit the young diplomats addressed joint…
Umbilical cord cells outperform bone marrow cells – HealthCanal.com
Umbilical cord cells outperform bone marrow cellsHealthCanal.comThere are currently more than 250 clinical trials being conducted worldwide using stem cells to investigate the treatment of a variety of diseases, including a serious complication of bone…
For the Baker City Herald – Baker City Herald
For the Baker City HeraldBaker City HeraldOn July 5, 2011, Isabella had a stem cell transplant, which replaced her sick bone marrow. “She has two DNAs,” says her mom, Cherie. They were in Portland for 7fi months, with more than two of those at Doe…
Central govt mulls steps to encourage eye donation – Times of India
Central govt mulls steps to encourage eye donationTimes of India… the Government of India, under the national programme for the control of blindness, is planning to introduce several measures to encourage eye donation. The government will also take s…
The growth puzzle – Hindu Business Line
The growth puzzleHindu Business LineIt is worth deliberating a bit on the nature of economic growth in India and the challenges for banks while realising this grand vision. There is no denying the growth — whether captured through GDP numbers or late…
Hedge Fund News: UBS, Facebook Inc (FB), Peter Eichler – Insider Monkey (blog)
Hedge Fund News: UBS, Facebook Inc (FB), Peter EichlerInsider Monkey (blog)I-bank AGacquisitions to launch hedge fund; focus on index strategy (VCCircle) Bangalore-based boutique investment bank AGacquisitions India is foraying into the alternative inv…