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Ontario Invests $25 Million in Stem Cell Research – PharmiWeb.com (press release)

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2015-06-21 NEWS

Ontario Invests $25 Million in Stem Cell Research
PharmiWeb.com (press release)
Stem cells were first discovered in Ontario. Supporting world-class research at the institute will bolster the province’s position as a leader in stem cell and regenerative medicine research and commercialization, as well as attract more international
Ontario invests $25m in OIRM for stem cell researchPharmaceutical Business Review

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2015-06-21 NEWS

Toronto Sun

Dad with MS raising funds for stem cell transplant in Mexico
Toronto Sun
A tipping point in his decision to head to Mexico came after learning about Howe, a stroke victim who recently made headlines after receiving stem cell treatments at a clinic in Tijuana. Members of Howe’s family say his speech and mobility have improved.
Gordie Howe’s stem cell source stirs concernThe Detroit News
Howe ‘doing well’ after stem cell treatmentsSaskatoon StarPhoenix

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2015-06-21 NEWS

Drug Discovery & Development

TB Bacteria Hide in Low Oxygen Niches of Bone Marrow Stem Cells
Drug Discovery & Development
Source: Forsyth Institute A new study from the Forsyth Institute is helping to shed light on latent tuberculosis and the bacteria’s ability to hide in stem cells. Some bone marrow stem cells reside in low oxygen (hypoxia) zones. These specialized zones
Tuberculosis Bacteria Hide in Low Oxygen Niches of Bone Marrow Stem CellsTasnim News Agency (press release)

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2015-06-21 NEWS

Windsor Star (blog)

Firm stirs concerns by obscuring source of stem cells
The Detroit News
Stemedica Vice President Dave McGuigan told The Detroit News and other media in February that “only adult stem cells were used” in the injections Howe received at a clinic in Mexico. Stemedica President Maynard Howe (no relation to Gordie) made similar …
Bob Duff: Howe family won’t discuss stem cell treatments after criticism from Windsor Star (blog)

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2015-06-21 NEWS

Windsor Star (blog)

Firm stirs concerns by obscuring source of stem cells
The Detroit News
Stemedica Vice President Dave McGuigan told The Detroit News and other media in February that “only adult stem cells were used” in the injections Howe received at a clinic in Mexico. Stemedica President Maynard Howe (no relation to Gordie) made similar …
Bob Duff: Howe family won’t discuss stem cell treatments after criticism from Windsor Star (blog)

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2015-06-20 NEWS

Saskatoon StarPhoenix

Howe ‘doing well’ after stem cell treatments
Saskatoon StarPhoenix
Knowing how beloved their father Gordie is within the hockey community, the Howe family chose to be very open with details of his battles with the symptoms of dementia and the debilitating effects of a stroke, including his experimental stem cell

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