STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy, Inc. (ACGT), www.acgtfoundation.org, https://twitter.com/acgtfoundation, and https://www.facebook.com/acgtfoundation, today announced that it will be hosting an inaugural Foundation Symposium Gene and Cell Therapy For Cancer on Thursday, May 16, from 6:00 p.m. Continue reading
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Research and Markets: Personalized Medicine – Scientific and Commercial Aspects – Updated 2013 Report
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/c247cv/personalized) has announced the addition of Jain PharmaBiotech’s new report “Personalized Medicine – Scientific and Commercial Aspects” to their offering. The aim of personalized medicine or individualized treatment is to match the right drug to the right patient and, in some cases, even to design the appropriate treatment for a patient according to his/her genotype. This report describes the latest concepts of development of personalized medicine based on pharmacogenomics, pharmacogenetics,pharmacoproteomics, and metabolomics Continue reading
Illawarra beaches free of sewage: water plant
May 8, 2013, 4:07 a.m. SydneyWater has rejected suggestions untreated sewage is being discharged onto Illawarra beaches during wet weather events. During heavy rain, the region’s stormwater and wastewater goes through a treatment process involving de-gritting, screening, disinfecting and dechlorination, to remove solids and kill bacteria Continue reading
Gene therapy for heart failure
Doctors at the Royal Brompton Hospital in London will treat 200 patients next month as part of the first ever gene therapy trial for heart failure, which is taking place in 50 centres around the world. A separate trial, which will test the same therapy in 24 patients who have been fitted with mechanical heart pumps, is expected to begin later this year. Prof Sian Harding of Imperial College London, who developed the treatment, said: “It’s been a painstaking, 20-year process to find the right gene and make a treatment that works, but we’re thrilled to be working with cardiologists to set up human trials that could help people living with heart failure.” Prof Peter Weissberg, Medical Director of the British Heart Foundation, which is co-funding the research, said: “While drugs can offer some relief, there is currently no way of restoring function to the heart for those suffering with heart failure. Continue reading
Kris wants stem cell therapy for son Josh
Joshua Aquino plays piano for mom Kris. File photo MANILA, Philippines Host-actress Kris Aquino explained that one of the reasons she is going on temporary leave from showbiz is because she wanted her eldest son, Josh, to undergo stem cell therapy. During her morning talk show on ABS-CBN, Kris TV, on Tuesday, Aquino said she is considering three options for the treatment of Josh, who is a special child Continue reading
China Chinese Patent Medicine Industry Report, 2012-2015
NEW YORK, April 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: China Chinese Patent Medicine Industry Report, 2012-2015 http://www.reportlinker.com/p0361703/China-Chinese-Patent-Medicine-Industry-Report-2012-2015.html#utm_source=prnewswire&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=Drug_and_Medication In recent years, China’s Chinese patent medicine industry has been running in good condition, with the revenue increasing from RMB 142 billion in 2008 to RMB 360 billion in 2012 at a CAGR of 26.2%. Over the same period, the total profit maintained a CAGR of 26.6%, and the gross margin remained higher than the average level of the overall pharmaceutical industry. In succession to the Opinions on Promoting the Development of Traditional Chinese Medicine Services and Trade, the Twelfth Five-Year Plan on the Development of Traditional Chinese Medicine and other favorable policies, the new National Essential Drugs List published in March 2013 increased the number of Chinese patent medicine from 102 in 2009 to 203, and the proportion in total quantity from 33% to 39%. Continue reading
Arthritis Treatment Center Stem Cell Therapy – Video
Arthritis Treatment Center Stem Cell Therapy http://www.arthritistreatmentcenter.com/stem_cell.html – Shocking information that every person ought to know. By: Jim Houck Continue reading
Penn Medicine ‘s New Center for Personalized Diagnostics Unlocks Cancer’s Secrets
Individualized Genomic Testing Allows for Tailored Cancer Treatment, New Drug Research Newswise PHILADELPHIA Just like a massive iceberg jutting out of the ocean, many of cancers genetic underpinnings remain hidden under the surface, impossible to predict or map from above. The foreboding shadows and shapes that appear on CT scans and MRIs and even in the field that doctors see when they zoom in to look at cancer cells under a high-powered microscope are just the tip of the iceberg. Penn Medicines new Center for Personalized Diagnostics, a joint initiative of the department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine in the Perelman School of Medicine and the Abramson Cancer Center, is diving deeper into each patients tumor with next generation DNA sequencing. Continue reading
Hospitals performing stem cell therapy are yet to be accredited – DOH
By: Azer N. Parrocha, Philippine News Agency March 28, 2013 3:16 AM InterAksyon.com The online news portal of TV5 MANILA, Philippines – Although guidelines for stem cell therapy in the country have already been released, the Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday reminded the public that hospitals performing the treatment are as of the moment, not accredited Continue reading
Gene therapy a potential breakthrough in tumour treatment – Video
Gene therapy a potential breakthrough in tumour treatment Australian researchers are embarking on a groundbreaking new way to treat children with brain tumours. Continue reading
Intarcia Enrolls First Patients in " FREEDOM " Global Phase 3 Program for ITCA 650 in Type 2 Diabetes
BOSTON, March 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Intarcia Therapeutics, Inc. Continue reading
Funding gene therapy research: Local nonprofit supports efforts to find a cure for cancers
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Herbal Medicine
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ReNeuron Group wins grants for stem cell therapy development
LONDON (SHARECAST) – ReNeuron Group has won two grants worth 1.2m pounds to develop its stem cell therapy. Continue reading
Stem Cell Therapy Now In Davao
With its growing popularity in the country, the so-called stem cell therapy, which was recently approved by the Department of Health (DOH), is now available in Davao City. Dr. Continue reading
New Sports Medicine Chief Brings Innovative Approach
Newswise Nationally recognized orthopedic surgeon Christopher Wahl, MD, has joined the University of California, San Diego Health System as the new chief of Sports Medicine. Recognized for his specialty in treating complex, high-energy traumatic sports injuries, Wahl will further elevate UC San Diego Health Systems reputation for offering compassionate and innovative surgical care that dramatically improves patients lives. Wahl is passionate about treating elite and recreational athletes and is one of the nations most distinguished surgeons in the treatment of complex knee ligament injuries and dislocations, said Steven Garfin, MD, professor and chair of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at UC San Diego School of Medicine. Continue reading
Mental health care is improving, Flemming says
Health Minister Ted Flemming said a second year of government investment in improvements to mental health care in New Brunswick will be announced in the upcoming budget (CBC) Health Minister Ted Flemming says his government is committed to continued improvements to mental health care services in the province. This week a Moncton mother and Provincial Court Judge Michael McKee expressed concerns that improvements were not happening quickly enough and people are unable to receive the care they need quickly. Continue reading
Sernova and Centre for Commercialization of Regenerative Medicine Partner to Treat Chronic Diseases
TORONTO, ONTARIO and LONDON, ONTARIO–(Marketwire – Feb 28, 2013) – The Centre for Commercialization of Regenerative Medicine (CCRM) is pleased to announce the addition of Sernova Corp. (“Sernova” or the “Company”) (TSX VENTURE:SVA) to its member-based industry consortium. Continue reading
BioMarin Licenses Factor VIII Gene Therapy Program for Hemophilia A From University College London and St. Jude …
SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Feb. 21, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc Continue reading
Learn more about stem cell therapy at Vail Athletic Club Friday
VAIL The Vail Athletic Club, part of the Vail Vitality Center wellness experience at Vail Mountain Lodge, introduces a lecture which offers an in-depth look at new developments in cellular therapy for the treatment of joint pain. Stem Cell Therapy is a groundbreaking procedure that uses a patient’s own stem cells to repair or replace damaged joint tissue Continue reading