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Stem cell treatment credited with quadriplegic’s recovery – Newshub

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2016-05-23 NEWS

CBS News

Stem cell treatment credited with quadriplegic’s recovery
Newshub
Mr Gambuti researched experimental treatments and applied to a trial by Stem Cells Inc at New York’s Mount Sinai Hospital. It would involve opening up Mr Mason’s neck, removing his vertebra and injecting stem cells into the damaged portion of his
Experimental procedure aimed at repairing spinal cord shows promiseCBS News

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2016-05-22 NEWS

The San Diego Union-Tribune

Athletes’ stem cell use gaining wider appeal
The San Diego Union-Tribune
When ailing hockey legend Gordie Howe received stem cells grown by the San Diego company Stemedica, the story attracted international attention. But while Howe’s status made his case seem exceptional, this once-exotic therapy is increasingly being …

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2016-05-22 NEWS

BBC News

Hollie Clark’s ‘pants’ campaign helps boost stem cell donors
BBC News
A high-profile campaign to try to help a Cardiff girl who needed a bone marrow transplant has helped Wales top the UK table of registered stem cell donors. The Anthony Nolan charity said the #pantsonyourhead campaign for Hollie Clark, along with a a …

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2016-05-20 NEWS

Stemcell transplants can boost immune system of blood cancer patients
Miami Herald
Stem cell transplants can boost or even replace a recipient’s immune system. The transplant process collects stem cells from blood —sometimes a patient’s, other times, a donor’s — and then returns them back to the patient through what looks like a

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2016-05-20 NEWS

Capitol Weekly

A first: Stem cell agency okays ‘great idea’ grants
Capitol Weekly
The $3 billion California stem cell agency this week welcomed the first members of its “Great Ideas” club and gave them a total of nearly $4 million to pursue the scientific gleams in their eyes. Nineteen researchers received awards at a meeting
Skin regeneration is product of two types of stem cellsMedical Xpress
Latest Report: Stem Cell Therapy Market, Forecast 2014 – 2020Medgadget.com (blog)
World’s first-of-its-kind insurance plan launched to make stem cell treatment accessible and affordableNews-Medical.net
Phys.Org –Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News –R & D Magazine
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2016-05-20 NEWS

Baltimore Sun (blog)

Maryland agency awards $8.4 million for stem cell research
Baltimore Sun (blog)
The Maryland Technology Development Corp. said Friday it approved $8.4 million in funding for stem cell research projects seeking treatment and cures for heart failure, stroke, multiple sclerosis, vascular diseases, Parkinson’s Disease, schizophrenia
TEDCO Approves $8.4 Million in New Stem Cell ResearchBusiness Wire (press release)

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2016-05-20 NEWS

TEDCO Approves $8.4 Million in New Stem Cell Research
Business Wire (press release)
COLUMBIA, Md.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Board of Directors of the Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO) has approved the Maryland Stem Cell Research Commission’s recommendation to fund 26 new research proposals totaling …

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