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Donor: The German teenager who saved my life: How a global network of stem cell donors found an unlikely saviour for a …

Sue Walters only chance of survival from leukaemiawas a stem cell transplant No one in her family matched her tissue type Doctors searched the worldwide donor register They found Nicola Gerber, a student from Mechern, near the French border

By Chloe Lambert for the Daily Mail

Published: 20:21 EST, 17 November 2014 | Updated: 20:35 EST, 17 November 2014

When Sue Walters was diagnosed with leukaemia, she hoped that the best of medical science would be used to cure it.

What she could never have anticipated was that her life would be saved by an 18-year-old boy from a remote German village.

Sues only chance of survival was a stem cell transplant previously known as a bone marrow transplant.

What Nicola has done is amazing it really is a gift of life. If I hadnt had the transplant, it was unlikely Id have lived beyond three months,' said Sue Walters of her donor Nicola Gerber

This would give her a new, stronger immune system to destroy the cancerous cells in her blood.

No one in her family matched her tissue type, so doctors searched the worldwide donor register and found Nicola Gerber, a student from Mechern, near the French border.

He had recently registered as a stem cell donor, and was the perfect match.

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On the next Mayo Clinic Radio, Saturday, November 8 at 9 a.m. CT,well discuss the latest news from the Mayo Clinic Cardiology + Structural Heart Disease: Innovation Summit 2014. Replacing or repairing someone's heart valve through a blood vessel is a modern-day marvel. We'll find out how they do it. Plus, regenerating damaged heart tissue is a new frontier in cardiac care. Repair, replace and regenerate how the newest innovations can save your heart. ExpertsCharles Bruce, M.D., and Rakesh Suri, M.D.,will be with us ... hope you join us, too!

Myth or Fact: Stem cell therapy for heart disease is analternative to bypass surgery and/or stents.

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Alpha Stem Cell Clinics: Delivering a New Kind of Medicine

Minister: Drug administered to Lee Chong Wei by specialist sports clinic

PUTRAJAYA: The banned substance dexamethasone was not administered to Datuk Lee Chong Wei by doctors at the National Sports Institute (ISN) but from a specialist sports clinic as part of a stem cell treatment for his injury.

Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said it was usual for national athletes to be referred to the Kuala Lumpur-based clinic for specialised treatment such as stem cell procedures.

"There are times when ISN refers our athletes to the private specialist. The doctors at ISN did not administer dexamethasone to the athlete but it was done at the clinic," he said after attending the launch of the GeNexter Carnival 2014 yesterday.

He said the use of dexamethasone was allowed, but only when athletes were "out of competition".

"Many athletes use it outside competition and it usually lasts about 10 days in the system. However, we do not know why it was still in his body," he said.

Chong Wei had reportedly suffered an inner thigh injury and sought stem cell treatment in July.

Last week, Khairy had said that an investigation on the shuttler's medical history revealed that dexamethasone was administered into his body on July 17 to treat his injury.

Chong Wei, 32, pulled out from the Glasgow Commonwealth Games from July 23-Aug 3 to recover from the injury for the Copenhagen World Championships from Aug 25-31.

He was tested positive for dexamethasone during a random doping test at the world meet.

Results of a second test done in Norway had returned positive, resulting in a temporary suspension of Chong Wei pending the outcome of a Badminton World Federation hearing.

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Minister: Drug administered to Lee Chong Wei by specialist sports clinic

Specialist clinic gave Lee banned substance

Putrajaya - The banned substance Dexamethasone was not administered to Malaysian badminton star Lee Chong Wei by doctors at the country's National Sports Institute (ISN), but by a specialist sports clinic in Kuala Lumpur as part of stem-cell treatment for an injury.

This was revealed by Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin yesterday.

"Dexamethasone is allowed for athletes seeking treatment for injuries," he told reporters after attending the launch of the GeNexter Carnival 2014 in Putrajaya.

"It usually lasts in the body for 10 days. But, in this case, we are not sure why it lasted longer than that."

He said that it was the ISN that had referred Lee, the world No. 1, to the clinic.

The shuttler took to Twitter on Saturday, posting a link to an interview in which he describes himself as "devastated" by the allegations.

"Thank you for having faith in me. I never cheated nor will I rely on banned substances," the 32-year-old wrote in the post. "There are so many unanswered questions and I hope to clear my name soon."

Lee - who is facing a suspension of up to two years, which could mean the end of his career - is awaiting a hearing by the Badminton World Federation (BWF). No date has been set.

Referring to the BWF hearing, Mr Khairy said that preparations are being made, with updates to be given in due course.

Lee tested positive for dexamethasone during a random doping test at the World Championships in Copenhagen in August.

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Specialist clinic gave Lee banned substance

Dexamethasone administered to Chong Wei by specialist clinic: Minister

PUTRAJAYA - The banned substance dexamethasone was not administered to Datuk Lee Chong Wei by doctors at the National Sports Institute (ISN) but a specialist sports clinic in Kuala Lumpur as part of stem cell treatment for an injury, said Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.

"Dexamethasone is allowed for athletes seeking treatment for injuries.

"It usually last in the body for 10 days but in this case we are not sure why it lasted longer than that," he told reporters after attending the launching of the GeNexter Carnival 2014 in Putrajaya, Sunday.

Khairy said the National Sports Institute had referred Chong Wei to the clinic.

With regard the progress of the Badminton World Federation (BWF), Khairy said that preparations are being made with updates to be made known in due course.

Chong Wei, 32, was tested positive for dexamethasone during a random doping test at the World Championships in Copenhagen, Denmark in August. Dexamethasone is not a performance-enhancing drug but a type of steroid medication with anti-inflammatory effects that is usually used to aid an athlete's rehabilitation.

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Seminar on Regenerative Medicine Open to Public

JACKSON, Tenn. (PRWEB) October 30, 2014

Dr. Roy Schmidt and the staff of the Pain Specialist Center will host a free seminar and question-and-answer session about regenerative medicine on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 6 p.m. Held at the clinic at 15 Stonebridge Blvd. in Jackson, the hour-long event will allow attendees to ask questions about stem cell therapy and platelet rich plasma therapy in a relaxed atmosphere. Guests also will have the chance to talk to individuals who have received regenerative medicine treatments, which focus on helping patients relieve pain by supporting the healing process.

Stem cell therapy focuses on delivering the patients own stem cells to parts of the body that are in need. After adipose tissue (comprised of fat cells) is taken from the patients body, it is made into a stem cell concentrate. That concentrate is injected at the focal point of pain or area that needs healing. Schmidt, who is certified to administer stem cell therapy, was trained by Bioheart Chief Scientific Officer Kristin Comella. Comella has been recognized as a national leader in stem cell therapy.

Platelet rich plasma (PRP) or platelet concentrates have been studied extensively since the 1990s. While similar products previously used in medicine (fibrin glue) were very expensive, PRP provides a cost-effective alternative. Plasma concentrates seek to help the body continue the healing process and strengthen the weakened tissue. It is often used for tendon problems, in addition to issues with ligaments, muscles, meniscus, cartilage, bone, wound and intervertebral discs. The supplemental role of hyperbaric oxygen therapy will be discussed at the event, also.

A board certified anesthesiologist, Schmidt has practiced pain management in the Jackson area for two decades. The Pain Specialist Center provides consultation and pain management services to patients suffering from chronic pain syndromes and terminal cancer pain. Individuals can learn more by going online to http://beyondpills.com, http://nopainmd.com and http://hyperbaricoxygentherapies.com, calling 731-660-2056 or e-mailing info(at)beyondpills(dot)com. Event information is on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PainSpecialistCenter.

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Coalition calls on Ottawa to commit $500-million for stem cell research

A coalition of prominent scientists, entrepreneurs and charities is calling on Ottawa to commit half a billion dollars over the next 10 years to boost stem cell research and development in Canada.

The request to the federal government works out to one-third of the $1.5-billion in private and public funding the group says this country needs to remain at or near the top of a field that two Canadian scientists helped found with their discovery of adult stem cells in the early 1960s.

The rest of the world is not standing still, said Alan Bernstein, chair of the Canadian Stem Cell Foundation, the scientific charity that spearheaded the new Canadian Stem Cell Strategy and Action Plan, unveiled Wednesday in Ottawa. We risk slowing down our investment while the rest of the world is speeding up, so relatively we will fall further and further behind. This sort of research and the clinical trials are both long-term [prospects]. They need sustained investment and they are expensive.

In an accompanying report by the consulting firm KPMG, the coalition laid out its goal of producing between five and 10 new made-in-Canada therapies that could transform the health-care landscape in the next decade, such as developing a cell therapy to cure diabetes or using stem cells to potentially regenerate scarred tissue after a heart attack.

If the funding materializes, Canadas stem cell industry could create 20 new companies, $405-million in tax revenue and more than 12,000 jobs and between 2015 and 2025, according to the Centre for Commercialization of Regenerative Medicine, a not-for-profit organization that tries to move stem-cell breakthroughs from the lab to the clinic.

The CCRM is one of a slew of organizations and companies participating in the coalition. Dr. Bernstein said some corporations and philanthropists have already offered to contribute financially, but the group is hoping Ottawa will come through with major funding averaging $50-million a year that could act as a catalyst for private-sector contributors.

Canadian scientists James Till and Ernest McCulloch demonstrated the existence of adult stem cells in Toronto in 1961.

Stem cells are unspecialized cells that have the unique ability to regenerate as they divide. Under certain conditions, stem cells can grow into organ or tissue cells with specific functions, which is why some scientists have invested so much hope in them as potential treatments or cures for Parkinsons disease, spinal cord injuries and multiple sclerosis, among other ailments.

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Beverly Hills Stem Cell Clinic with Dr. Raj Now Replacing Knee Cartilage Nonoperatively with Stem Cell Procedures

Beverly Hills, California (PRWEB) October 28, 2014

Dr. Raj of the Beverly Hills Orthopedic Institute is now offering stem cell procedures which can help replace knee cartilage. The procedures are outpatient, low risk and highly effective at providing pain relief. Call (310) 247-0466 for more information and scheduling.

Hundreds of thousands of knee replacement procedures are performed annually in the US. There are potential risks with the procedure that may be extremely serious, including blood clots or infection. Therefore, the joint replacement should always be considered as a last resort procedure.

With the advent of effective stem cell procedures, known as regenerative medicine, patients are often able to delay or even avoid the need for a knee replacement. Dr. Raj performs the procedures as an outpatient, and they involve either bone marrow derived procedures or amniotic derived therapy. The amniotic fluid provides an immense source of concentrated stem cells, and there is no fetal tissue involved. Therefore, ethical concerns are avoided.

Platelet rich plasma therapy is also offered for knee pain and arthritis. Recent studies at leading institutions such as Hospital for Special Surgery have shown the procedures are able to preserve knee cartilage and possibly even restore it. Pain relief is impressive in the vast majority of patients.

Appointments are readily available with Beverly Hills Orthopedic Institute to discuss options. Dr. Raj is one of the best orthopedic doctors in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles. He is Double Board Certified, and is an ABC News Medical Correspondent along with a WebMD expert. Call (310) 247-0466 for more information and scheduling. Visit http://drhipandknee.com/stemcell/ to find out more about the procedures.

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Stem Cell Research Center – Rutgers University

Topics Latest Publications Moore, J.C., M.H. Sheldon, and R.P. Hart (2012) Biobanking in the Era of the Stem Cell: A Technical and Operational Guide, Colloquium Series on Stem Cell Biology, Morgan & Claypool Publishers, DOI: 10.4199/C00059ED1V01Y201206SCB002 : 86 pp. Ricupero, C. L., Swerdel, M. R., & Hart, R. P. (2013). Epigenome analysis of pluripotent stem cells. Methods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.), 997, 203-16. PubMed Moore, J.C., K. Atze, P. Yeung, A.J. Toro-Ramos, C. Camarillo, K. Thompson, C.L. Ricupero, M. Brenneman, R.I. Cohen and R.P. Hart (2010) Efficient, high-throughput transfection of human embryonic stem cells., Stem Cell Res Ther 1: 23. Abstract | PubMed Lakshmipathy, U., J. Davila and R.P. Hart (2010) miRNA in pluripotent stem cells., Regen Med 5: 545-55. Abstract | PubMed Moore, J.C., S. Sadowy, M. Alikani, A.J. Toro-Ramos, M.R. Swerdel, R.P. Hart and R.I. Cohen (2010) A high-resolution molecular-based panel of assays for identification and characterization of human embryonic stem cell lines., Stem Cell Res 4: 92-106. Abstract | PubMed Goff, L.A., J. Davila, M.R. Swerdel, J.C. Moore, R.I. Cohen, H. Wu, Y.E. Sun and R.P. Hart (2009) Ago2 immunoprecipitation identifies predicted microRNAs in human embryonic stem cells and neural precursors., PLoS One 4: e7192. Abstract | PubMed SCRC Facilities Procedures requiring non-federally funded lab space : Derivation of new ESC lines Working with non-approved lines

With the new NIH Stem Cell Guidelines now in place, there is much less of a restriction on working with NIH-approved stem cell lines in a federally-funded research laboratory. However, there are still some procedures that are not allowed in a federally-funded environment.

Since the SCRC was built without federal funds these procedures may be performed in this laboratory. Prior to planning such projects, please contact Dr. Martin Grumet, director of the SCRC. Your project will need approval from the Rutgers-UMDNJ ESCRO committee before work may begin.

The New Jersey Stem Cell Symposium is held each September at a convenient location in central New Jersey to bring together researchers from academics and industry. The focus is on current stem cell research and novel technologies. Opportunities for New Jersey scientists to present their work will be offered.

The 2013 Symposium will be held at the Bridgewater Marriott on Tuesday, September 24.

The Rutgers Stem Cell Research Center has partnered with the Rutgers University Cell & DNA Repository (RUCDR) to establish the NIMH Stem Cell Center. This new service of the RUCDR will archive source cells for making iPSC, will make iPSC from cells representing mental health disorders, and distribute both types of cells to NIMH-funded researchers.

With support from the New Jersey Commission on Science & Technology, the Rutgers Stem Cell Research Center has hosted several hands-on training courses in stem cell biology. For information on upcoming scheduled courses, please use this link.

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