The Flat HatFirst Stem Cell Transplant Conducted at UVAThe Flat HatResearchers at the University of Virginia recently conducted the first two stem cell transplants ever performed in Virginia according to the Daily Press. The program used non-embryonic …
For Those Wondering About Progress on Rituximab Trials for Chronic Fatigue … – ProHealth
For Those Wondering About Progress on Rituximab Trials for Chronic Fatigue …ProHealthWe know that: researchers collaborating with the Cedars-Sinai Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research Center have planned to take part in Rituximab research, and Dr. Kogel…
Cyclacel Pharmaceuticals Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2011 Financial … – MarketWatch (press release)
Cyclacel Pharmaceuticals Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2011 Financial …MarketWatch (press release)… sapacitabine in combination with cyclophosphamide and rituximab in patients with previously treated chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or sma…
SynCardia Total Artificial Heart Patient at University of Washington Medical … – Seattle Post Intelligencer
SynCardia Total Artificial Heart Patient at University of Washington Medical …Seattle Post Intelligencer“Mr. Marshall has done remarkably well on the device,” said Dr. Nahush A. Mokadam, the co-director of heart transplantation and director of me…
Karmanos Cancer Center Dedicates Dresner Family Clinic – MarketWatch (press release)
Karmanos Cancer Center Dedicates Dresner Family ClinicMarketWatch (press release)The Dresner Clinic has 16 examination rooms and 13 infusion rooms for hematologic malignancy and bone marrow/stem cell transplant patients; patient and physician consultat…
Penn Researchers Call for a Re-Examination of Transplant Waitlist Prioritization – Penn: Office of University Communications
Penn Researchers Call for a Re-Examination of Transplant Waitlist PrioritizationPenn: Office of University CommunicationsThe results of the study are published in the April issue of Liver Transplantation. "With the scarcity of available livers for…
A Struggle To Define 'Death' For Organ Donors – WBAA
French TribuneA Struggle To Define 'Death' For Organ DonorsWBAAFor decades, the main way has been "brain death." Brain death is defined an "irreversible cessation of all the functions of the brain, including the brain stem,"…
Ethical questions about organ transplants – Catholic Culture
Catholic CultureEthical questions about organ transplantsCatholic CultureThe diagnosis of “brain death” allows for the harvesting of human organs. At the very least, recognition of that grim reality should force medical personnel to be excruciating…
Milligan Introduces Bill To Increase Organ Donation – NorthumberlandView.ca
Milligan Introduces Bill To Increase Organ DonationNorthumberlandView.ca“This relatively minor change would have a major impact on organ donation awareness and, I believe, on organ donation rates in the Province of Ontario”, said MPP Milligan. Mill…
Life-extending drug without the negative side effects – New Scientist
Life-extending drug without the negative side effectsNew ScientistRapamycin is regularly given to prevent transplant rejection and treat cancer. Previous studies have also shown that it extends the life of animals, but simultaneously causes glucose int…