Exciting Clinical Trials of New Stem Cell Injection Treatment Shows Promise for Halting Multiple Sclerosis
In the first-ever clinical trials in humans, the researchers found patients injected with the stem cells exhibited no increase in disability
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New 10 Minute Treatment Restores Sense of Smell and Taste in Patients with COVID Parosmia
The minimally invasive procedure takes less than 10 minutes, no sedation is necessary and has been used to treat several other conditions.
Special Toothpaste Could End Severe Peanut Reactions for People With Allergies
A new study shows a special toothpaste may soon be saving people with peanut allergies from having severe reactions.
Texas Mother-Daughter Duo Given Prestigious Award from 3 Past Presidents for Easing Others' Pain From Rare Disease
A Texas mother-daughter duo was honored with 2023 Points of Light Award for their fierce advocacy for children with pediatric pancreatitis.
Cervical Cancer Trial Hailed as 'Remarkable' After 35% Reduced Death Rate Using Simple Intervention
The authors recommend this combination of drugs and chemoradiation therapy should be established as the new standard of treatment.
Tai Chi Can Curb Parkinson's Disease Symptoms for Years and Lower Needed Drug Doses-Study
Any visitor to China will have undoubtedly seen old folks doing Tai Chi in the park, a popular activity to keep limber, espeically in winter.
Gentle Ear Stimulation Shown to Significantly Reduce Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease-Even Months Later
A simple new non-invasive device from the University of Kent could drastically improve the livelihood of people living with Parkinson's disease.
Scientists Develop New Test That Can Diagnose Lyme Disease in Just 15 Minutes
Rather than waiting weeks for lab technicians to diagnose Lyme disease, this exciting new technique will detect the illness in minutes.
A Spoon That Steadies Tremors Gets a Lift From Google
Google is throwing its money, brain power and technology into developing adaptive equipment for people with essential tremors and Parkinson's disease. In September they bought a company that has designed a spoon that senses how a hand is shaking and makes instant adjustments to stay balanced.
30 Years of Research Shows Sauna Bathing is Game-Changer for Longevity and Heart Disease
More than 30 years of research have culminated together to show an astonishing array of health benefits from frequent sauna usage.
These Simple, Wearable Devices Use a Laser to Prevent 'Freezing' Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease
These simple, wearable lasers have been shown to prevent "freezing of gait"-and its creators have just been given the money to bring the devices to the US.
Teen Successfully "Cured" of Sickle Cell Disease in World First
Thanks to a revolutionary gene-editing therapy, this teen no longer needs a monthly blood transfusion in order to survive.
Antibody Protects Developing Fetus from Zika Virus, Study Shows
Researchers have identified a human antibody that prevents, in pregnant mice, the fetus from becoming infected with Zika and damage of the placenta.
Has This Doctor Found a Sure Way of Recognizing and Treating ALS?
California doctor David Steenblock has been treating his ALS patients with specialized stem cell therapy – and they've been showing improvement.
New Stem Cell Therapy Improves Life for Heart Failure Patients
With modern techniques using a patient's own cells, there is finally a treatment for those with heart failure.
Breakthrough Tech Can Test for All 307 Bacterial Infections Known to Man - Amazing Advance From Only 19
Current methods of diagnosis can only screen for about 19 different kinds of bacteria - this one can quickly and effectively test for 307.
New Test Can Diagnose Every Virus At Once, Even When Doctors Are Stumped
A new test can detect every virus that plagues a human and animal, and even find diseases doctors weren't looking for.
Gene Editing Technique Could Be the Cure For Anemia and Sickle Cell Disease
This promising treatment of blood mutations in mice showed a total elimination of disease or abnormality – with more testing, it could be used on humans.
Discovery of "Cancer Stem Cells" Could Revolutionize Treatment
Three independent studies have now shown that our understanding of the physical makeup of cancer tumors has been based on a myth. A portion of the cells are now seen to be cancer stem cells which are responsible for causing a tumor to grow and develop. Treatments, therefore, can be focused on killing these cells rather than targeting the wider community of tumor cells.
Vatican To Host Stem Cell Research Conference
Vatican officials, looking for the best way to make a positive impact on society, decided that adult stem cells, which hold the promise of curing the most difficult diseases, are the technology to watch. They decided to invest $1 million to form a joint foundation, and next week, scientists from around the world will meet at the Vatican to discuss the future of stem cell therapies.
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