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Early Immunotherapy Prevents Disability With Limbic Encephalitis – Medscape

MedscapeEarly Immunotherapy Prevents Disability With Limbic EncephalitisMedscapeSAN DIEGO — Early immunotherapy for faciobrachial dystonic seizures that precede the onset of limbic encephalitis is highly effective in preventing cognitive impairment and… Continue reading

Autologous stem cell transplantation may be feasible for advanced keratoconus – Healio

Autologous stem cell transplantation may be feasible for advanced keratoconusHealioA phase 1 pilot study preliminarily showed the safety of autologous adipose-derived adult stem cell transplantation in the corneal stroma and the ability of these cells … Continue reading

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Gene therapy can cure lameness in horses, research finds – Science Daily

Daily MailGene therapy can cure lameness in horses, research findsScience DailyThe ground-breaking, international study, published in the academic journal Frontiers in Veterinary Science, demonstrated gene therapy using a combination of the Vascular En… Continue reading

Genetic therapies offer new pathways for ophthalmic disorders – Healio

Genetic therapies offer new pathways for ophthalmic disordersHealio“Gene therapy is being tested in many organ systems, but the retina is one of the best organs in the body to consider gene therapy for several reasons. First, the eye is relatively isol… Continue reading

Fraud charges brought against 19 execs at stem cell storage firm – Kathimerini

Fraud charges brought against 19 execs at stem cell storage firmKathimeriniAn Athens prosecutor has brought criminal charges against 19 executives at a stem cell storage company whose economic collapse has left thousands of families uncertain about the… Continue reading