Civic body divided over iconic Mahalaxmi venueMumbai MirrorThe 99-year lease agreement between the Royal Western India Turf Club (RWITC) and the BMC draws to an end this month, presenting an opportunity to the Shiv Sena, which is scouting for a memoria…
Heart failure patients living longer, but long-term survival still low – HealthCanal.com
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Heart failure patients living longer, but long-term survival still low
HealthCanal.com BALTIMORE – People hospitalized for acute heart failure are likely to survive longer compared to the prior decade, according to a new study in the Journal of the American Heart Association and presented at the American Heart Association’s Quality of … |
Genentech Cancer Antibody, Son of Rituxan, Nails Pivotal Study – Xconomy
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Genentech Cancer Antibody, Son of Rituxan, Nails Pivotal Study
Xconomy Genentech has been searching for years to find a way to improve upon rituximab (Rituxan), which set a gold standard 15 years ago as part of the first generation of targeted antibody cancer drugs. Now it looks like Genentech has finally nailed a new and … Roche Experimental Leukemia Drug Helps Shrink TumorsBloomberg Genentech’s Obinutuzumab (GA101) Significantly Reduced the Risk of Disease …Wall Street Journal (press release) |
MS Patient Gets Stem Cell Transplant – WTAJ
MS Patient Gets Stem Cell TransplantWTAJAs part of the procedure, she underwent chemotherapy and after that she started to regain mobility in her fingers and strength in her foot. On Tuesday May 14, she had the stem cell transplant and hopes that leads…
Scientists create embryonic stem cells from human skin – Times of India
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Scientists create embryonic stem cells from human skin
Times of India “A thorough examination of the stem cells derived through this technique demonstrated their ability to convert just like normal embryonic stem cells, into several different cell types, including nerve cells, liver cells and heart cells. Furthermore … US scientists in cloning breakthrough – The TelegraphCalcutta Telegraph |
The consolation of organ donation – Ottawa Citizen – Ottawa Citizen
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The consolation of organ donation – Ottawa Citizen
Ottawa Citizen The primary motive for becoming an organ donor is to help someone else. One donor’s generosity can save the lives of up to seven people and improve the lives of up to 75 others. Our beloved daughter, Sarah Beth, died of sudden cardiac arrest at the … EGAN: Transplant hopefuls salute decision to donate teen’s organs – Leader PostRegina Leader-Post |
Isotechnika Reports First Quarter 2013 Financial Results – GlobeNewswire (press release)
Isotechnika Reports First Quarter 2013 Financial ResultsGlobeNewswire (press release)A combined company, having both the lupus nephritis and renal transplantation indications under a single corporate umbrella, would likely offer the most commercially a…
Steps to control discharge of pollutants into Pili – Times of India
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Steps to control discharge of pollutants into Pili
Times of India He suggested that the river bank should be developed into a walkers’ track, providing much-needed lung space in the city. Some residents point out that open defecation is rampant along the river bank. This has led to unhygienic conditions, with many … |
Getting fit in middle age can reduce heart failure risk – Medical Xpress – Medical Xpress
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Getting fit in middle age can reduce heart failure risk – Medical Xpress
Medical Xpress For each MET improvement in fitness, participants’ heart failure risk dropped by 20 percent. For example, if a 40-year-old went from jogging 12 minutes per mile to running 10 minutes per mile—an increase of two METs—he or she reduced heart failure … Exercise In Middle Age Could Prevent Heart FailureMedical Daily Getting Fit in Middle Age Helps Lower Risk of Heart FailureKMBZ Get Fit in Middle Age to Cut Heart Failure Risk, Study Says – NewsdayNewsday (subscription) dailyRx all 13 news articles » |
Beware of stem cell therapy claims: Column – USA TODAY
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Beware of stem cell therapy claims: Column
USA TODAY Unfortunately, this probably will not be the only time something tragic occurs. A stem cell transplant can help cure patients with acute myeloid leukemia, and research has shown incredible potential, from growing teeth to mending “unhealable” bone … |