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Stem cell researcher drops out of race for Congress – Reading Eagle

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2016-02-09

Reading Eagle

Stem cell researcher drops out of race for Congress
Reading Eagle
The Lancaster County stem cell researcher announced Tuesday he’s dropping out of what would have been a three-way battle for the Democratic nomination to represent the 16th District, which includes parts of Berks and Chester counties and most of …

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2016-02-09

Houston Chronicle

FDA launches new crackdown on stemcell therapy
Houston Chronicle
The publication Stat reported Monday that the Food and Drug Administration had issued draft guidelines clarifying that adult stem cells used in most clinics are drugs and must undergo a rigorous approval process before patients use them. It also
In child’s death, questions of a stem cell transplant lawThe Indian Express
FDA moves to crack down on unproven stem cell therapiesSTAT
Texas Stem Cell Enters Into an Agreement With Cesca Therapeutics for Use of AutoXpress® Technology for Cord GlobeNewswire (press release)
KCUR –Health News Florida
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2016-02-09

The Indian Express

In child’s death, questions of a stem cell transplant law
The Indian Express
In planning stem cell therapy, proteins present on white blood cells, called human leukocyte antigens (HLA), are matched. If HLA is not matched, healthy cells from the transplant could attack the host cells — a condition known as “graft versus host
FDA moves to crack down on unproven stem cell therapiesSTAT
Texas Stem Cell Enters Into an Agreement With Cesca Therapeutics for Use of AutoXpress® Technology for Cord GlobeNewswire (press release)
FDA: Florida Stem Cell Clinic Violates LawHealth News Florida

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2016-02-09

The Indian Express

In child’s death, questions of a stem cell transplant law
The Indian Express
In planning stem cell therapy, proteins present on white blood cells, called human leukocyte antigens (HLA), are matched. If HLA is not matched, healthy cells from the transplant could attack the host cells — a condition known as “graft versus host
FDA moves to crack down on unproven stem cell therapiesSTAT
FDA launches new crackdown on stemcell therapyHouston Chronicle
Texas Stem Cell Enters Into an Agreement With Cesca Therapeutics for Use of AutoXpress® Technology for Cord GlobeNewswire (press release)
KCUR –Health News Florida
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2016-02-09

Daily Mail

Lara Casalotti battling leukaemia is saved as a suitable stem cell donor is found
Daily Mail
The chances of her finding a stem cell match for her aggressive form of leukaemia were heartbreakingly small. With a Thai mother and an Italian father, Lara Casalotti, 24, had only a one in 25 million possibility of finding a donor. But she refused to
Match found in ‘needle in a haystack’ search for stem cell donorThe Guardian
Lara Casalotti announces stem cell donor found after her worldwide #Match4Lara appealTelegraph.co.uk
‘One in 25 million’: Online search finds stem cell donor for leukaemia patientSBS
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2016-02-09

Liverpool Echo

Everton FC staff member donates stem cells to help save cancer victim’s life
Liverpool Echo
He told the ECHO: “It’s a surreal and humbling feeling knowing that the few hours I spent donating blood stem cells could go a long way to saving someone’s life. The whole process from registration through to donation is really simple and certainly not
Delete Blood Cancer Call for More Stem Cell DonorsRedbrick

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