Stem Cells Market Segmentation and Analysis Report, 2025 – Food & Beverage Herald
By daniellenierenberg
In theglobalstem cells marketa sizeable proportion of companies are trying to garner investments from organizations based overseas. This is one of the strategies leveraged by them to grow their market share. Further, they are also forging partnerships with pharmaceutical organizations to up revenues.
In addition, companies in the global stem cells market are pouring money into expansion through multidisciplinary and multi-sector collaboration for large scale production of high quality pluripotent and differentiated cells. The market, at present, is characterized by a diverse product portfolio, which is expected to up competition, and eventually growth in the market.
Some of the key players operating in the global stem cells market are STEMCELL Technologies Inc., Astellas Pharma Inc., Cellular Engineering Technologies Inc., BioTime Inc., Takara Bio Inc., U.S. Stem Cell, Inc., BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics Inc., Cytori Therapeutics, Inc., Osiris Therapeutics, Inc., and Caladrius Biosciences, Inc.
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As per a report by Transparency Market Research, the global market for stem cells is expected to register a healthy CAGR of 13.8% during the period from 2017 to 2025 to become worth US$270.5 bn by 2025.
Depending upon the type of products, the global stem cell market can be divided into adult stem cells, human embryonic stem cells, induced pluripotent stem cells, etc. Of them, the segment of adult stem cells accounts for a leading share in the market. This is because of their ability to generate trillions of specialized cells which may lower the risks of rejection and repair tissue damage.
Depending upon geography, the key segments of the global stem cells market are North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East and Africa. At present, North America dominates the market because of the substantial investments in the field, impressive economic growth, rising instances of target chronic diseases, and technological progress. As per the TMR report, the market in North America will likely retain its dominant share in the near future to become worth US$167.33 bn by 2025.
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Investments in Research Drives Market
Constant thrust on research to broaden the utility scope of associated products is at the forefront of driving growth in the global stem cells market. Such research projects have generated various possibilities of different clinical applications of these cells, to usher in new treatments for diseases.Since cellular therapies are considered the next major step in transforming healthcare, companies are expanding their cellular therapy portfolio to include a range of ailments such as Parkinsons disease, type 1 diabetes, spinal cord injury, Alzheimers disease, etc.
The growing prevalence of chronic diseases and increasing investments of pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies in stem cell research are the key driving factors for the stem cells therapeutics market. The growing number of stem cell donors, improved stem cell banking facilities, and increasing research and development are other crucial factors serving to propel the market, explains the lead analyst of the report.
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Stem Cells Market Key Opportunities and Forecast up to 2025 – AnalyticSP
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In theglobalstem cells marketa sizeable proportion of companies are trying to garner investments from organizations based overseas. This is one of the strategies leveraged by them to grow their market share. Further, they are also forging partnerships with pharmaceutical organizations to up revenues.
In addition, companies in the global stem cells market are pouring money into expansion through multidisciplinary and multi-sector collaboration for large scale production of high quality pluripotent and differentiated cells. The market, at present, is characterized by a diverse product portfolio, which is expected to up competition, and eventually growth in the market.
Some of the key players operating in the global stem cells market are STEMCELL Technologies Inc., Astellas Pharma Inc., Cellular Engineering Technologies Inc., BioTime Inc., Takara Bio Inc., U.S. Stem Cell, Inc., BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics Inc., Cytori Therapeutics, Inc., Osiris Therapeutics, Inc., and Caladrius Biosciences, Inc.
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As per a report by Transparency Market Research, the global market for stem cells is expected to register a healthy CAGR of 13.8% during the period from 2017 to 2025 to become worth US$270.5 bn by 2025.
Depending upon the type of products, the global stem cell market can be divided into adult stem cells, human embryonic stem cells, induced pluripotent stem cells, etc. Of them, the segment of adult stem cells accounts for a leading share in the market. This is because of their ability to generate trillions of specialized cells which may lower the risks of rejection and repair tissue damage.
Depending upon geography, the key segments of the global stem cells market are North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East and Africa. At present, North America dominates the market because of the substantial investments in the field, impressive economic growth, rising instances of target chronic diseases, and technological progress. As per the TMR report, the market in North America will likely retain its dominant share in the near future to become worth US$167.33 bn by 2025.
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Investments in Research Drives Market
Constant thrust on research to broaden the utility scope of associated products is at the forefront of driving growth in the global stem cells market. Such research projects have generated various possibilities of different clinical applications of these cells, to usher in new treatments for diseases.Since cellular therapies are considered the next major step in transforming healthcare, companies are expanding their cellular therapy portfolio to include a range of ailments such as Parkinsons disease, type 1 diabetes, spinal cord injury, Alzheimers disease, etc.
The growing prevalence of chronic diseases and increasing investments of pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies in stem cell research are the key driving factors for the stem cells therapeutics market. The growing number of stem cell donors, improved stem cell banking facilities, and increasing research and development are other crucial factors serving to propel the market, explains the lead analyst of the report.
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It can be difficult to forecast technological and scientific changes, but this is what will happen in 2020 – Medical Herald
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Gene editing Researchers will work frenzied to evaluate the potential of a new version of the Crispr technique, known as Prime editing, unveiled in October to a lot of fanfare. Prime editing was proposed to have the ability to rectify about 89 percent of the 75,000 adverse genetic mutations that lay behind hereditary diseases, such as cystic fibrosis and sickle cell disease of the blood disorder.
3D rockets Last year, major steps in rocket science were made, with successful testing of a number of 3D-printed engine prototypes.
Stem cells Scientists around the world are collaborating on trials of potential stem cell treatments for blindness, spinal cord injury, heart failure, diabetes, Parkinsons disease and lung cancer, and some of the first findings are expected to be available later this year. Embryonic or pluripotent stem cells have immense therapeutic promise because they can grow into any of the bodys roughly 220 adult, specialized cells, from insulin-making pancreatic cells to the brains nerve cells.
Mars The ExoMars programs 2020 mission, if all goes to plan, will bring to the surface of Mars a European rover and a Russian vehicle. ExoMars will be the first mission to incorporate the ability to move across the planets surface and reach into the ability to study Mars.
Nasa is setting up a separate mission to research Mars habitability and prepare for future human missions. Smart needle Researchers are hoping to get an early indication as to whether a new smart needle they have developed can detect cancer successfully in seconds.
The researchers have so far concentrated on lymphoma, but said the procedure could also be used later down the line to treat other aspects of the disease, such as breast and prostate cancer. The smart needle uses light to near-instantly classify cancerous tissues. Using a Raman spectroscopy procedure, the Optical Biopsy tests the tissue-scattered light when a laser embedded in the needle shines on it.
The light scatters slightly from healthy tissues than from diseased tissues, which ensures that doctors will immediately make a decision. Developed by Toyota, the Human Support Robot and Delivery Support Robot will be used in tandem.
The new plant is designed to handle 5,000 tons of waste a day, burning the waste.
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Stem Cells Market in The Region Is Anticipated To Expand At a CAGR of 13.8% During the Period from 2017 to 2025 – Market Research Sheets
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In theglobal stem cells marketa sizeable proportion of companies are trying to garner investments from organizations based overseas. This is one of the strategies leveraged by them to grow their market share. Further, they are also forging partnerships with pharmaceutical organizations to up revenues.
In addition, companies in the global stem cells market are pouring money into expansion through multidisciplinary and multi-sector collaboration for large scale production of high quality pluripotent and differentiated cells. The market, at present, is characterized by a diverse product portfolio, which is expected to up competition, and eventually growth in the market.
Some of the key players operating in the global stem cells market are STEMCELL Technologies Inc., Astellas Pharma Inc., Cellular Engineering Technologies Inc., BioTime Inc., Takara Bio Inc., U.S. Stem Cell, Inc., BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics Inc., Cytori Therapeutics, Inc., Osiris Therapeutics, Inc., and Caladrius Biosciences, Inc.
As per a report by Transparency Market Research, the global market for stem cells is expected to register a healthy CAGR of 13.8% during the period from 2017 to 2025 to become worth US$270.5 bn by 2025.
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Depending upon the type of products, the global stem cell market can be divided into adult stem cells, human embryonic stem cells, induced pluripotent stem cells, etc. Of them, the segment of adult stem cells accounts for a leading share in the market. This is because of their ability to generate trillions of specialized cells which may lower the risks of rejection and repair tissue damage.
Depending upon geography, the key segments of the global stem cells market are North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East and Africa. At present, North America dominates the market because of the substantial investments in the field, impressive economic growth, rising instances of target chronic diseases, and technological progress. As per the TMR report, the market in North America will likely retain its dominant share in the near future to become worth US$167.33 bn by 2025.
Investments in Research Drives Market
Constant thrust on research to broaden the utility scope of associated products is at the forefront of driving growth in the global stem cells market. Such research projects have generated various possibilities of different clinical applications of these cells, to usher in new treatments for diseases.Since cellular therapies are considered the next major step in transforming healthcare, companies are expanding their cellular therapy portfolio to include a range of ailments such as Parkinsons disease, type 1 diabetes, spinal cord injury, Alzheimers disease, etc.
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The growing prevalence of chronic diseases and increasing investments of pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies in stem cell research are the key driving factors for the stem cells therapeutics market. The growing number of stem cell donors, improved stem cell banking facilities, and increasing research and development are other crucial factors serving to propel the market, explains the lead analyst of the report.
This review is based on the findings of a TMR report, titled, Stem Cells Market (Product Adult Stem Cell, Human Embryonic Stem Cell, and Induced Pluripotent Stem; Sources Autologous and Allogeneic; Application Regenerative Medicine and Drug Discovery and Development; End Users Therapeutic Companies, Cell and Tissues Banks, Tools and Reagent Companies, and Service Companies) Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Volume, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 20172025.
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Husband gives wife, 74, the gift of his kidney – The Post Millennial
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Ryan Straschnitzki, a 20-year-old hockey player who was involved in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash is home after undergoing surgery in Thailand. Straschnitzki was paralyzed when the team bus hit a westbound semi-trailer truck on April 6, 2018. 16 people on the bus were killed due to the awful accident.
On Sunday night, Straschnitzki made his way into the Calgary airport from Thailand. He told Global News, It feels good. I mean I felt that cold, cold wind hit my legs, so Im feeling good. Its good to be back.
WE MADE ER back. 35 days away. Huge thanks to our peeps in Thailand and Air Canada. Cant wait for Family Christmas decorating. Brawls. Haha. Ryan with his therapy cat, Bronz (Named after Dana) and Dexter. Hugs were huge and long. pic.twitter.com/Ujshile6nd Strazsr (@strazsr) December 9, 2019
Straschnitzki was paralyzed from the chest down in the accident and had to have an epidural stimulator inserted into his spine along with having stem cells injected.
Straschnitzki is quoted saying, It was incredible. I mean the last time I walked beside my dad was before the accident and before I moved away. So doing that again and just seeing the look in his eyes is motivating to me.
His father, Tom, said, When I actually saw him move his leg, it just took me back to imagining his last steps going onto that bus on that fateful day. And I was just thinking maybe he can go back on the bus one day.
The surgery that Straschnitzki required is not yet approved by Health Canada, or covered by public insurance, so it can cost close to $100,000. Because of this, Straschnitzki and his family had to make the trip to Thailand, unhappy with the Canadian health-care system.
Our health-care system is kind of lacking in this area for spinal cord injuries and I think its huge that Thailand and some other places are getting this started. Said Straschnitzki hoping to help get the ball rolling on the issue.
Licenced Spinal Cord stimulators are given by Health Canada but are just for pain relief and not for the recovery of motor skills.
Just getting that feeling of being able to move something that I wasnt able to move before, and I know core is a huge part of my disability, so anything below my chest is crucial. And after the programming it really helped, said Straschnitzki.
He is planning to take some time to rest before getting back to the ice and physiotherapy. Straschnitzki is also optimistic about making the Canadian Olympic team for sledge hockey in the future.
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Predicting shifts in technology and science can be tricky, but here’s what could happen in 2020 – inews
By daniellenierenberg
NewsScienceIt's likely to be an eventful year for gene editing and stem cell research
Tuesday, 31st December 2019, 7:03 am
Gene editing
It was suggested that prime editing has the potential to mend about 89 per cent of the 75,000 harmful genetic mutations that lie behind hereditary diseases, such as cystic fibrosis and the blood disorder sickle cell disease.
3D rockets
Major strides were made in rocket science last year, with a number of 3D-printed engine prototypes being successfully tested.
This year, Relativity Space, a California startup, hopes to go one better. It plans to become the first company in the world to print almost an entire rocket 95 per cent of it which it hopes will be ready for launching at the end of the year.
Only a handful of components, such as electronics and circuit boards, will have to be made by hand for the craft, named Teran 1.
If successful, the launch will pave the way for numerous 3D-printed rockets to be sent into space much more quickly and cheaply than they are at the moment.
Stem cells
Scientists are working around the world on trials of promising stem-cell treatments for blindness, spinal cord injury, heart failure, diabetes, Parkinsons disease and lung cancer, and some of the first results should become available later in the year.
Embryonic, or pluripotent, stem cells have extraordinary medical potential because they can develop into any of the 220 or so mature, specialised cells of the body, from insulin-making pancreatic cells to the nerve cells of the brain.
Mars
The 2020 mission of the ExoMars programme, if all goes to plan, will deliver a European rover and a Russian platform to the surface of Mars.
ExoMars will be the first mission to combine the capability to move across the surface of the planet and to the ability study Mars at depth. Meanwhile, Nasa will launch a separate mission to study the habitability of Mars and prepare for future human missions.
Smart needle
They have demonstrated that the technique works in the laboratory, and are in the early stages of a three-year clinical trial to test it in living people.
The researchers have focused on lymphoma so far, but said that they are hopeful the technique could also be used further down the line to diagnose other forms of the disease, such as breast and prostate cancer.
At the moment, diagnosing lymphoma can be an invasive process that involves a surgical biopsy followed by a nerve-racking wait for the result, which can often take two weeks or more.
The smart needle uses light to pinpoint cancerous tissues almost instantaneously.
Using a technique called Raman spectroscopy, the optical biopsy measures the light scattered by tissues when a laser contained in the needle is shone on it.
The light scatters differently from healthy tissues than it does from diseased tissues, meaning that doctors can make their diagnosis straight away.
Japan's robotic Olympics
Japan has pledged to make the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics the most innovative in history by deploying robots to assist spectators and staff during the games.
The Human Support Robot (HSR) and Delivery Support Robot (DSR), developed by Toyota, will be used in tandem.
HSR, a one-armed robot about 3ft (1m) tall, can hold objects, pick things up off the ground and reach up high. It can move by itself, or can be controlled remotely as it attends to people in wheelchairs, guiding them to their seats and helping to carry items.
When people order food or drinks using a tablet computer, DSR will transport the items in a basket and HSR will then deliver them directly to guests.
Waste to Energy
The worlds largest waste-to-energy plant is set to open on the outskirts of Shenzhen, China. The new plant is made to handle 5000 tons of waste per day, burning the waste to generate electricity.
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Transplanting human heads on to another body possible by 2030 – Samaa News
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A former neurosurgeon, who worked with the UKs National Health Service, has a surprising prediction for the next decade. He claims human head transplants will become a reality by 2030.
Dr Bruce Matthew said this during an interview with The Telegraph on December 21. He says the revelation came to him while he was working on a science-fiction novel with futurist author Michal J Lee.
Ifyou transplant the brain and keep the brain and spinal cord together itsactually not impossible. The spinal cord is the most profound thing imaginable.You need to keep the brain connected to the spinal cord. The idea that you cut the spinal cord isutterly ridiculous, he told The Telegraph.
Previous(unsuccessful) attempts at the controversial procedure focused on severing thespinal cord from the brain and then transplanting the head after connectingnerves, blood vessels and meninges (the covering of the brain and spinal cord).
This happened in2017 on a human corpse. Controversial Italian neurosurgeon Dr Sergio Canavero and DrXiaoping Ren of Harbin Medical University, China carried out the 18-hour procedurewhich was later slammed by scientists and bioethicists the world over.
Dr Matthew admits that the future process will be tricky because shifting the spinal cord intact is impossible.
It will take a number of advancements and incremental steps but it will probably happen in the next 10 years, said the former surgeon, who was a clinical lead for neurosurgery at Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in the UK and has 25 years of experience.
Hesays the feat will be accomplished with the help of cryogenics (freezing deadbodies in nitrogen), robotics, stem cell therapy and artificial intelligence.
Who will head transplants help?
People with terminal illnesses whose brains are still intact, those with neurodegenerative muscle diseases, the rich who have already frozen their bodies it costs somewhere between $28,000 and $200,000 in hopes of reincarnation.
Basically,those with an intact brain.
Why are head transplants so controversial?
Apartfrom the medical limitations and lack of scientific research on the topic, thebiggest issue that arises is an ethical one.
Doesthe person remain the same person? Will identity also be transferred? DrMatthew says shifting the spinal cord means shifting a persons consciousness. Asfor DNA, hes proposed shifting stem cells from the patient to the donors bodyso a new colony of original DNA can be built.
Scientists also say the donor body runs the risk of being paralysed because of the procedure. Bioethicists say the surgery will have profound psychological, legal and moral complications.
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From gene editing to black holes and the Neanderthals, here’s the biggest advances in science over the past decade – inews
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NewsScienceThis was the decade designer babies went from concept to feasibility
Saturday, 28th December 2019, 7:02 am
Gene editing
This was the decade when designer babies went from science fiction to fact as a Chinese scientist, He Jiankui, made the shock announcement in December 2018 that the worlds first genetically modified children had been born. He was working illegally and he was widely condemned for not waiting until regulations had been put into place.
But the move showed just how rapidly the Crispr-Cas9 gene-editing technique likened to a find and replace command wasadvancing.
Embryonic and pluripotent Stem Cellresearch
This potentially revolutionary field of medicine has developed to the point where treatments are just around the corner.
Embryonic, or pluripotent, stem cells have extraordinary medical potential because they can develop into any one of the 220 or so mature, specialised cells of the body from insulin-making pancreatic cells to the nerve cells of the brain. In 2018, scientists restored the vision of two UK patients with age-related macular degeneration by inserting a patch of embryonic stem cells into their eyes. The research team hopes an affordable, off-the-shelf therapy could be available to NHS patients within five years.
Treatments for spinal cord injury, heart failure, diabetes, Parkinsons disease and lung cancer are also in advanced trials.
Higgs Boson
Gravitational waves
Scientific history was made in December 2016 as gravitational ripples in the fabric of spacetime, first predicted by Albert Einstein 100 years earlier, were detected, opening new vistas into the dark side of the universe. Physicists around the world confirmed they had detected unambiguous signals of gravitational waves emanating from the collision of two black holes 1.3 billion light years away.
The observations not only confirmed Einsteins general theory of relativity; they also provided the first direct detection of black holes colliding.
Black holes
Neanderthals
The Neanderthals may have been extinct for thousands of years, but in 2010, geneticists mapped their genome using DNA extracted from ancient bones. This led to a startling discovery: our ancestors interbred with other species after they migrated out of Africa.
So in the UK, most of us have a small percentage of Neanderthal genes in our DNA.
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Stem Cells Market Poised to Expand at a Robust Pace Over 2017 to 2025 – Market Research Sheets
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In theglobalstem cells marketa sizeable proportion of companies are trying to garner investments from organizations based overseas. This is one of the strategies leveraged by them to grow their market share. Further, they are also forging partnerships with pharmaceutical organizations to up revenues.
In addition, companies in the global stem cells market are pouring money into expansion through multidisciplinary and multi-sector collaboration for large scale production of high quality pluripotent and differentiated cells. The market, at present, is characterized by a diverse product portfolio, which is expected to up competition, and eventually growth in the market.
Some of the key players operating in the global stem cells market are STEMCELL Technologies Inc., Astellas Pharma Inc., Cellular Engineering Technologies Inc., BioTime Inc., Takara Bio Inc., U.S. Stem Cell, Inc., BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics Inc., Cytori Therapeutics, Inc., Osiris Therapeutics, Inc., and Caladrius Biosciences, Inc.
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As per a report by Transparency Market Research, the global market for stem cells is expected to register a healthy CAGR of 13.8% during the period from 2017 to 2025 to become worth US$270.5 bn by 2025.
Depending upon the type of products, the global stem cell market can be divided into adult stem cells, human embryonic stem cells, induced pluripotent stem cells, etc. Of them, the segment of adult stem cells accounts for a leading share in the market. This is because of their ability to generate trillions of specialized cells which may lower the risks of rejection and repair tissue damage.
Depending upon geography, the key segments of the global stem cells market are North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East and Africa. At present, North America dominates the market because of the substantial investments in the field, impressive economic growth, rising instances of target chronic diseases, and technological progress. As per the TMR report, the market in North America will likely retain its dominant share in the near future to become worth US$167.33 bn by 2025.
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Investments in Research Drives Market
Constant thrust on research to broaden the utility scope of associated products is at the forefront of driving growth in the global stem cells market. Such research projects have generated various possibilities of different clinical applications of these cells, to usher in new treatments for diseases.Since cellular therapies are considered the next major step in transforming healthcare, companies are expanding their cellular therapy portfolio to include a range of ailments such as Parkinsons disease, type 1 diabetes, spinal cord injury, Alzheimers disease, etc.
The growing prevalence of chronic diseases and increasing investments of pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies in stem cell research are the key driving factors for the stem cells therapeutics market. The growing number of stem cell donors, improved stem cell banking facilities, and increasing research and development are other crucial factors serving to propel the market, explains the lead analyst of the report.
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Scientists hope MND cure is a step closer after stem cell breakthrough discovery – The National
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SCIENTISTS hope a cure for motor neurone disease (MND) is a step closer after a research breakthrough identified cells key to the degenerative condition.
There is currently no known cure for MND, which causes signals from motor neurone nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord needed to control movement to gradually stop reaching the muscles.
Notable people who have lived with MND include Scottish rugby star Doddie Weir and Stephen Hawking.
Researchers used stem cell technology to identify a type of cell that can cause motor neurones to fail.
Using stem cells from patient skin samples, they found glial cells, which normally support neurones in the brain and spinal cord, become damaging to motor neurones in the patients with the condition.
By testing different combinations of glial cells and motor neurones grown together in the lab, researchers found glial cells from MND patients can cause motor neurones in healthy people to stop producing the electrical signals needed to control muscles.
READ MORE:BBCSports Personality of the Year award to honour Doddie Weir
Gareth Miles, a professor of neuroscience at the University of St Andrews, helped lead the joint project with the University of Edinburgh.
Miles said: We are very excited by these new findings, which clearly point the finger at glial cells as key players in this devastating disease.
Interestingly, the negative influence of glial cells seems to prevent motor neurones from fulfilling their normal roles, even before the motor neurones show signs of dying.
We hope that this new information highlights targets for the development of much-needed treatments and ultimately a cure for MND.
The joint research was published in the scientific journal Glia.
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Case report: Stem cells a step toward improving motor …
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ROCHESTER, Minn. Stem cells derived from a patient's own fat offer a step toward improving not just stabilizing motor and sensory function of people with spinal cord injuries, according to early research from Mayo Clinic.
A clinical trial enrolled 10 adults to treat paralysis from traumatic spinal cord injury. After stem cell injection, the first patient demonstrated improvement in motor and sensory functions, and had no significant adverse effects, according to a case report published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings.
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As a phase I multidisciplinaryclinical trial, the study tests the safety, side effects and ideal dose of stemcells. Early trial findings show that patient response varies. The Mayo teamplans to continue analyzing patient responses, and further results will bepublished on the other nine trial participants.
Read more from the study team in this Center for Regenerative Medicine blog post.
"In this case report, the first patient was a superresponder, but there are other patients in the trial who are moderate responders and nonresponders," says Mohamad Bydon, M.D., a Mayo Clinic neurologic surgeon and first author of the report. "One of our objectives in this study and future studies is to better delineate who will be a responder and why patients respond differently to stem cell injections.
"The findings to date will be encouraging to patients with spinal cord injuries, as we are exploring an increasing array of options for treatment that might improve physical function after these devastating injuries."
Between 250,000 and 500,000 people worldwide suffer a spinal cord injury each year, often with life-changing loss of sensory and motor function, according to the World Health Organization. Up to 90% of these cases are from traumatic causes.
All subjectsenrolled in this study received fat-derived stem cell treatment, which isexperimental and is not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) forlarge-scale use. However, the FDA allowed its use in this research.
In the case report, the patient, then 53, injured the spinal cord in his neck in a 2017 surfing accident. He suffered a complete loss of function below the level of injury, meaning he could not move or feel anything below his neck. He had surgery to decompress and fuse his cervical vertebrae. Over the next few months, with physical and occupational therapy, he regained limited ability to use his arms and legs, and some sensory function improved. However, his progress plateaued at six months after his injury.
The patient enrolled in the study nine months after his injury.His stem cells were collected by taking a small amount of fat from his abdomen.Over eight weeks, the cells were expanded in the laboratory to 100 millioncells. Then the stem cells were injected into the patient's lumbarspine, in the lower back, 11 months after his injury.
"We want to intervene when the physical function has plateaued, so that we do not allow the intervention to take credit for early improvements that occur as part of the natural history with many spinal cord injuries. In this case, the patient was injected with stem cells nearly one year after his injury," Dr. Bydon says.
The patient was observed at baseline and at regular intervals over 18 months following injection. His physical therapy scores improved. For example, in the 10-meter walk test, the patient's baseline of 57.72 seconds improved at 15 months to 23 seconds. And in the ambulation test, the patient's baseline of 635 feet for 12.8 minutes improved at 15 months to 2,200 feet for 34 minutes.
Thepatient's occupational therapy scores also improved, such as grip and pinchstrength, and manual dexterity. His sensory scores improved, with pin prick andlight touch tests, as did his mental health score.
Thestem cells migrate to the highest level of inflammation, which is at the levelof spinal cord injury, but the cells' mechanism of interacting with the spinalcord is not fully understood, Dr. Bydon says. As part of the study,investigators collected cerebrospinal fluid on all of the patients to look forbiological markers that might give clues to healing. Biological markers areimportant because they can help identify the critical processes that lead to spinalcord injury at a cellular level and could lead to new regenerative therapies.
"Regenerative medicine is an evolving field," says Wenchun Qu, M.D., Ph.D., a Mayo Clinic physiatrist and pain specialist, and senior author of the report. "Mayo's research and use of stem cells are informed by years of rigorous scientific investigation. We strive to ensure that patients who receive stem cells are fully educated in the risks, benefits, alternatives and unknowns about these therapies. Through our clinical trials with stem cells, we are learning from and improving these procedures."
Further study is needed to scientifically verify the effectiveness of stem cell therapy for paralysis from spinal cord injury, the authors note. It is uncertain when or if this procedure will have FDA approval for routine clinical care.
Other researchers involved in this study were Allan Dietz, Ph.D.; Sandy Goncalves; F.M. Moinuddin, Ph.D.; Mohammed Ali Alvi, M.B.B.S.; Anshit Goyal, M.B.B.S.; Yagiz Yolcu, M.D.; Christine Hunt, D.O.; Kristin Garlanger, D.O.; Ronald Reeves, M.D.; Andre Terzic, M.D., Ph.D.; and Anthony Windebank, M.D. all from Mayo Clinic.
The cell product was developed and manufactured in the Mayo Clinic Immune, Progenitor and Cell Therapeutics (IMPACT) Lab directed by Dr. Dietz.
This research was funded by grants from Regenerative Medicine Minnesota and Mayo Clinic Transform the Practice and supported by Mayo Clinic Center for Regenerative Medicine.
The authors have norelevant disclosures or conflicts of interest to report.
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About Mayo Clinic Center for Regenerative MedicineMayo Clinic Center for Regenerative Medicine seeks to integrate, develop and deploy new regenerative medicine products and services that continually differentiate Mayo's practice to draw patients from around the world for complex care. Learn more on the Center for Regenerative Medicine website.
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47-year-old successfully treated with bone marrow transplant | newkerala.com News #267197 – New Kerala
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Gurugram/New Delhi, Dec 19 : In a ground-breaking procedure, Haematologists and Bone Marrow Transplant specialists successfully treated Anurag Mishra, a 47-year-old man from New Delhi, suffering from Multiple Sclerosis (MS) from the past seven years.
The most common symptoms of MS include loss of sensation and balance, restricted arm or leg movement and vision loss in one or both the eyes.
Mishra, who was bedridden earlier, is back to his normal routine life, was diagnosed with MS an autoimmune neurodegenerative disease, where the body's own defence system starts attacking its nervous system, without any specific reason
Unlike the current line of MS treatment, which mainly includes steroid therapy, physiotherapy and symptom management, doctors used Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT).
Dr Rahul Bhargava, Director, Department of Clinical Hematology iamp; Bone Marrow Transplant, Fortis Hospital in Gurugram with his team performed autologous bone marrow transplant where they used Mishra's stem cells for transplant, thereby reducing the chances of rejection and infections.
"In an autologous BMT procedure, the healthy stem cells from the patient are taken out and preserved. Chemotherapy is then administered to reset the body's immunity and then the stem cells are injected back to rescue the person from the side effects of chemotherapy," said Bhargava.
After the surgery, the patient is kept under isolation for a few months to ensure he/she does not contract any infection. In this case, when Mr Anurag approached us, he was entirely dependent on others for his basic needs. But within six months after the treatment, he is back on his legs and is carrying on with his normal life," Bhargava added.
According to the patient, the attacks are sudden and may affect any part of your body, limiting your abilities.
"Extreme pain and disabilities this disease gave, made me very scary and depressing. I think I am very lucky to get to know about Dr Rahul Bhargava and team, who cured me miraculously," Mishra said.
"Too much delay in the procedure can considerably affect the clinical outcomes. In the case of Mr Anurag, recovery is 90 per cent, which means he received the treatment within recovery time-frame," Dr Bhargava said.
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Gurugram/New Delhi: In a ground-breaking procedure, Haematologists and Bone Marrow Transplant specialists successfully treated Anurag Mishra, a 47-year-old man from New Delhi, suffering from Multiple Sclerosis (MS) from the past seven years.
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a life-long condition, known to reduce life-expectancy. MS affects the brain and spinal cord that leads to serious disabilities.
The most common symptoms of MS include loss of sensation and balance, restricted arm or leg movement and vision loss in one or both the eyes.
Mishra, who was bedridden earlier, is back to his normal routine life, was diagnosed with MS an autoimmune neurodegenerative disease, where the body's own defence system starts attacking its nervous system, without any specific reason
Dr Rahul Bhargava, Director, Department of Clinical Hematology & Bone Marrow Transplant, Fortis Hospital in Gurugram with his team performed autologous bone marrow transplant where they used Mishra's stem cells for transplant, thereby reducing the chances of rejection and infections.
"In an autologous BMT procedure, the healthy stem cells from the patient are taken out and preserved. Chemotherapy is then administered to reset the body's immunity and then the stem cells are injected back to rescue the person from the side effects of chemotherapy," said Bhargava.
After the surgery, the patient is kept under isolation for a few months to ensure he/she does not contract any infection. In this case, when Mr Anurag approached us, he was entirely dependent on others for his basic needs. But within six months after the treatment, he is back on his legs and is carrying on with his normal life," Bhargava added.
According to the patient, the attacks are sudden and may affect any part of your body, limiting your abilities.
"Extreme pain and disabilities this disease gave, made me very scary and depressing. I think I am very lucky to get to know about Dr Rahul Bhargava and team, who cured me miraculously," Mishra said.
"Too much delay in the procedure can considerably affect the clinical outcomes. In the case of Mr Anurag, recovery is 90 per cent, which means he received the treatment within recovery time-frame," Dr Bhargava said.
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Stem Cell Assay Market Predicted to Accelerate the Growth by 2017-2025 – Industry Mirror
By daniellenierenberg
Stem Cell Assay Market: Snapshot
Stem cell assay refers to the procedure of measuring the potency of antineoplastic drugs, on the basis of their capability of retarding the growth of human tumor cells. The assay consists of qualitative or quantitative analysis or testing of affected tissues and tumors, wherein their toxicity, impurity, and other aspects are studied.
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With the growing number of successful stem cell therapy treatment cases, the global market for stem cell assays will gain substantial momentum. A number of research and development projects are lending a hand to the growth of the market. For instance, the University of Washingtons Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine (ISCRM) has attempted to manipulate stem cells to heal eye, kidney, and heart injuries. A number of diseases such as Alzheimers, spinal cord injury, Parkinsons, diabetes, stroke, retinal disease, cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, and neurological diseases can be successfully treated via stem cell therapy. Therefore, stem cell assays will exhibit growing demand.
Another key development in the stem cell assay market is the development of innovative stem cell therapies. In April 2017, for instance, the first participant in an innovative clinical trial at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health was successfully treated with stem cell therapy. CardiAMP, the investigational therapy, has been designed to direct a large dose of the patients own bone-marrow cells to the point of cardiac injury, stimulating the natural healing response of the body.
Newer areas of application in medicine are being explored constantly. Consequently, stem cell assays are likely to play a key role in the formulation of treatments of a number of diseases.
Global Stem Cell Assay Market: Overview
The increasing investment in research and development of novel therapeutics owing to the rising incidence of chronic diseases has led to immense growth in the global stem cell assay market. In the next couple of years, the market is expected to spawn into a multi-billion dollar industry as healthcare sector and governments around the world increase their research spending.
The report analyzes the prevalent opportunities for the markets growth and those that companies should capitalize in the near future to strengthen their position in the market. It presents insights into the growth drivers and lists down the major restraints. Additionally, the report gauges the effect of Porters five forces on the overall stem cell assay market.
Global Stem Cell Assay Market: Key Market Segments
For the purpose of the study, the report segments the global stem cell assay market based on various parameters. For instance, in terms of assay type, the market can be segmented into isolation and purification, viability, cell identification, differentiation, proliferation, apoptosis, and function. By kit, the market can be bifurcated into human embryonic stem cell kits and adult stem cell kits. Based on instruments, flow cytometer, cell imaging systems, automated cell counter, and micro electrode arrays could be the key market segments.
In terms of application, the market can be segmented into drug discovery and development, clinical research, and regenerative medicine and therapy. The growth witnessed across the aforementioned application segments will be influenced by the increasing incidence of chronic ailments which will translate into the rising demand for regenerative medicines. Finally, based on end users, research institutes and industry research constitute the key market segments.
The report includes a detailed assessment of the various factors influencing the markets expansion across its key segments. The ones holding the most lucrative prospects are analyzed, and the factors restraining its trajectory across key segments are also discussed at length.
Global Stem Cell Assay Market: Regional Analysis
Regionally, the market is expected to witness heightened demand in the developed countries across Europe and North America. The increasing incidence of chronic ailments and the subsequently expanding patient population are the chief drivers of the stem cell assay market in North America. Besides this, the market is also expected to witness lucrative opportunities in Asia Pacific and Rest of the World.
Global Stem Cell Assay Market: Vendor Landscape
A major inclusion in the report is the detailed assessment of the markets vendor landscape. For the purpose of the study the report therefore profiles some of the leading players having influence on the overall market dynamics. It also conducts SWOT analysis to study the strengths and weaknesses of the companies profiled and identify threats and opportunities that these enterprises are forecast to witness over the course of the reports forecast period.
Some of the most prominent enterprises operating in the global stem cell assay market are Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc (U.S.), Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (U.S.), GE Healthcare (U.K.), Hemogenix Inc. (U.S.), Promega Corporation (U.S.), Bio-Techne Corporation (U.S.), Merck KGaA (Germany), STEMCELL Technologies Inc. (CA), Cell Biolabs, Inc. (U.S.), and Cellular Dynamics International, Inc. (U.S.).
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Cell Processing Technologies Market Segmentation and Forecast Analysis up to 2027 – 101Newsindustry
By daniellenierenberg
Cell Processing Technologies Market: Introduction
Cell processing involves a series of activities ranging from cells collection from donor, cell extraction till the storage, and cells distribution to receiver for cell therapy. Cell processing includes various processes of cell collection, cell isolation, cell analysis, cell expansion, washing and concentration, preservation, and distribution.
Cell therapy refers to administering of living whole cells in a patient for treating a disease. Cells origin can be from the same individual, known as autologous source or from another individual, known as allogeneic source. For cell therapy, different types of cells can be used, including hematopoietic stem cells, skeletal muscle cells, embryonic stem cells, neural cells, and mesenchymal cells. Cell therapy is used for the treatment of autoimmune diseases, cancers, infectious and urinary diseases, repairmen of spinal cord injuries, rebuilding damaged cartilage in joints, improvement of a weakened immune system, and aiding patients with neurological disorders.
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Key Drivers of Global Cell Processing Technologies MarketIncrease in demand for cell therapy, as it is the only curative treatment for several diseases, such as autoimmune disease, cancer, and neural disease. This factor is responsible for growth of the global cell processing technologies market.
There is a rise in prevalence of various diseases, such as cancer, immune diseases, neurological disorders, cardiovascular disease, etc. According to the National Cancer Institute, in 2016, there were an estimated 15.5 million cancer survivors in the U.S. The number of cancer survivors is anticipated to increase to 20.3 million by 2026.
Personalized medicines or precision medicines with advanced treatments such as gene therapy and cell therapy are witnessing a surge in their adoption, as most of the key biotechnology and pharmaceutical players are heavily investing in these technologies
Government investments in cell-based researches, rise in the number of GMP-certified production facilities, and increase in clinical trials of various diseases are key factors propelling the growth of the global cell processing technologies market
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Key Restraints of Global Cell Processing Technologies Market
Cell processing is a complex procedure with high probabilities of failure. Thus, its complexity and accuracy demand technologically advanced and high-tech infrastructure, along with a skilled operating staff. These incur high infrastructural and operating costs, which limit its adoption on a large scale.
High operating cost also leads to high cell therapy cost to patients. However, at present, the cell therapy is approved for a limited number of conditions, which further limits the usage of cell processing technologies and services
Equipment Segment of Cell Processing Technologies Market to Witness Strong Growth
Complexity in cell processing steps and accuracy required for procedure has led to the development of advanced automated cell processing systems. Key players have been heavily investing in the development of advanced cell processing systems. Advancements in software for managing these systems are projected to expand the application areas for cell processing units.
In May 2018, GE Healthcare introduced the Sefia S-2000 cell processing system, which is advanced than its predecessor Sefia S-1000 cell processing system. This advanced system was developed with focus on chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy.
Investments in CAR-T and other cell and gene therapy products are projected to drive the adoption of cell processing equipment. As the installed base for cell processing systems is projected to surge, the demand for consumables is likely to grow during the forecast period.
Oncology is projected to be the most promising application area of cell processing technology, considering high investments and ongoing research in cell therapies for cancer treatment and high investment made by key biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies in this area.
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International Peace Prize awarded to Ascension St. Mary’s executive director – Midland Daily News
By daniellenierenberg
Gary L. Dunbar, executive director of the Field Neurosciences Institute, part of Ascension St. Mary's, was recently presented with the Gusi Peace Prize International Award.
Dr. Dunbar recently traveled to Manila, Philippines to accept this honor at the Gusi Peace Prize International 20th Annual Awards Night.
The Gusi Peace Prize award is given by the Gusi Peace Prize Foundation to recognize individuals and organizations who contribute to global peace and progress through a wide variety of fields. Dunbar was one of 18 international recipients selected for the award and chosen because of his global contributions in both the educational and the research domains of neuroscience. Similarly, his contributions in research, especially for developing new strategies for treating damage to the nervous system, including transplantation of genetically altered adult stem cells as a potential therapy for injury to the brain and spinal cord as well as neurological deficits in Huntington's, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases, has earned international recognition and a prominent leadership role in the American Society for Neural Therapy and Repair.
"I felt both honored and humbled to be selected for the Gusi Peace Prize, especially after meeting and hearing, first-hand, what the other 2019 Gusi Laureates have accomplished in the context of helping others, which was humbling to me," shared Dunbar. "The prize is given to those whose efforts have provided significant improvements to the lives of others through education, research, politics, and/or the arts, along with a strong commitment to humanitarian commitments, so I felt deeply honored to be included in this group of people."
Dunbar has been the executive director for the Field Neurosciences Institute since 2008. Martha Ann Joseph, Chair of the institute's board of directors, was thrilled to hear that Dunbar was a recipient of the Gusi Peace Prize International Award.
"(Field Neurosciences Institute) is blessed to have Dr. Dunbar as our executive director for the past 11 years as he has always embraced the mission of the organization, to help others in terms of preventing brain injury and searching for cures for neurological problems emanating from trauma and disease to the nervous system," Joseph said.
"Dr. Dunbar embodies the very premise of the Gusi award in attaining peace and dignity for fellow humans by his tireless devotion to finding new ways to treat a variety of neurological disorders and for his dedicated efforts in educating the next generation of neuroscientists, physicians, and health-care providers at the highest level," added E. Malcolm Field, Field Neurosciences Institute director.
Presently, Dunbar holds the John G. Kulhavi Professorship in Neuroscience, as well as the E. Malcolm Field Endowed Chair in Neuroscience at CMU.
The Gusi Peace Prize was founded by the Honorable Ambassador Barry Gusi, to honor and continue the work of his late father, Captain Gemeniano Javier Gusi, who fought against Japanese oppression during World War II and later championed human rights in the Philippines. For 20 years, the Gusi Peace Prize Award has been awarded to prominent individuals from all over the world who have made significant contributions to the betterment of humankind.
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‘I was just a kid trying to stay alive’ – The Herald-News
By daniellenierenberg
Sometimes when hes asleep, Nick Hernandez has this dream.
The 54-year-old Homer Glen man is playing baseball for a professional team. He hits a ball down the line. He smells the grass. Everything is normal, vividly normal.
And then
Hernandez wakes up in a body that had a C-6 spinal injury 37 years ago.
Before the accident, Hernandez played basketball and baseball for the former Joliet Catholic High School (now Joliet Catholic Academy). He was a college prospect for both sports and was to serve as team captain for both sports his senior year.
Hernandez also was a scholar, ranking 30th out of 205 students. His grade-point average was 4.03
I loved Joliet Catholic, Hernandez said, even though I felt like a fish out of water freshman year because all my friends went to Lockport.
Hernandez has remained close to his Catholic High family through the years. And like a good family, this close group of his friends is raising $75,000 to buy Hernandez a new special needs van, which will keep him mobile and independent.
His current van is 19 years old, and Hernandezs mechanic said it soon will be unsafe to drive, Hernandez said.
Hernandez appreciates their friendship and expressed it more than once.
Im the luckiest guy on the face of the earth, he said, despite the injury.
The injury that changed his life happened Aug. 4, 1982.
It was 9:30 p.m. and Hernandez was driving home from a friends house. He was on 143rd Street, less than a mile from home, when two horses jumped out. He remembers the impact, the horses coming down on top of my vehicle before slipping into unconsciousness.
I woke up a few minutes later in the vehicle, Hernandez said. My rearview mirror was bent and facing me, and I had blood streaming down my face. I could not move, and I was in a great deal of pain, neck pain Id never felt before. I kind of knew immediately. I just knew I had a spinal cord injury.
Oddly enough, he said, a friend of the family recently had a neck injury while swimming, an incident Hernandez had only vaguely noted at the time, but something he recalled in that moment, with his vehicle on the opposite side of the road and the nice cut in the top of my head, which would leave a permanent scar.
But a scar was not Hernandezs concern at the time.
My job was just to fight, to try to stay alive, quite honestly, Hernandez said.
His parents, Nick Sr. and Madeleine, soon arrived on the scene; a priest gave last rites on the spot. Hernandez recalled thinking, Well, this is how it ends.
Hernandez said he was taken to Silver Cross to be stabilized and was transferred to Northwestern Memorial Hospital that night, his home until December. He spent three days in the intensive care unit, where he was given morphine to help him sleep, Hernandez said.
He wore a brace that was drilled into his temples to stabilize his spine You feel like Frankenstein, Hernandez said, and he was periodically rotated every two hours, as if he was on a rotisserie, he said.
It was a do-or-die situation, Hernandez said. I guess something inside me said, Youre still alive. You have to. Too many people just cared about me, I guess this was long before Christopher Reeve. I was just a kid who fought to stay alive.
Hernandezs weight dropped from 180 to 130 pounds as his muscles atrophied, he said. He learned to breathe through his diaphragm.
The experience forced him to grow up fast, he said, which he did, with the help of family, friends, teammates and coaches (Mike Gillespie coached Hernandez for basketball ,and Jack Schimanski coached Hernandez for baseball) who visited him.
I never wrapped my arms around how it could be so emotional for someone else, Hernandez said. Its the ripple effect I didnt understand at the time.
When physical therapy was completed, Hernandez returned to Catholic High to complete his senior year and graduated with honors. While there, he attended school events prom, as well as baseball and basketball games.
He eventually relearned to drive, using hand controls in a modified van. It was frightening at first, until Hernandez moved past that fear.
I wanted to be on the road again, Hernandez said. Thats the one thing about driving; it gives you that freedom.
He worked for medical supply companies until he wound up with pressure ulcers in 2010 that led to a bone infection and a flap surgery to correct it.
It was not a good time in my life, Hernandez said.
But it gave him time to reevaluate his life. He moved back to his parents house, where he now lives in a basement apartment. He now focuses his energy on taking better care of himself and spending time with loved ones, including going to movies with his girlfriend.
He still deals with nerve pain, although some days are better than others, he said.
Hernandez exercises at home with the use of a standing table (which puts pressure on his bones and reminds people just how tall he is at 6-foot-4) and swims using a modified butterfly stroke all summer in the family pool.
I just drag my legs behind me, Hernandez said. I may do 30 to 40 laps in the pool. Its really, really helpful for one with a spinal cord injury, or anybody really, when rehabbing. The water is a good way to exercise without putting too much pressure on the body.
Watching athletes, especially his nieces and nephews who play sports, from the sidelines has given Hernandez an appreciation of the capabilities of the human body when all parts work in unison.
And he thinks, I used to do that
But Hernandez has learned to deal with it, he said.
Because the other options arent pretty, Hernandez said. So if not for my family and friends, and obviously my belief in God you have doubts here and there, but I still have my faith I can hang in there if you can laugh with this injury, you can make it another day. As long as the good Lord wants you around, youll still be there. Im not preaching to anybody, but this is how I choose to live.
Hernandez still clings to his dream, his dream of walking one day.
Hes extremely excited about a Nov. 27 report from Mayo Clinic about how STEM cells from a patients fat can improve sensory motor function in people with spinal cord injuries.
If I just keep myself in shape, maybe, if Im here in another five years, maybe I can still walk, Hernandez said. It kind of keeps you motivated.
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Cell Processing Technologies Market Segments, Leading Player, Application and Forecast Analysis – Techi Labs
By daniellenierenberg
Cell processing involves a series of activities ranging from cells collection from donor, cell extraction till the storage, and cells distribution to receiver for cell therapy. Cell processing includes various processes of cell collection, cell isolation, cell analysis, cell expansion, washing and concentration, preservation, and distribution.
Cell therapy refers to administering of living whole cells in a patient for treating a disease. Cells origin can be from the same individual, known as autologous source or from another individual, known as allogeneic source. For cell therapy, different types of cells can be used, including hematopoietic stem cells, skeletal muscle cells, embryonic stem cells, neural cells, and mesenchymal cells. Cell therapy is used for the treatment of autoimmune diseases, cancers, infectious and urinary diseases, repairmen of spinal cord injuries, rebuilding damaged cartilage in joints, improvement of a weakened immune system, and aiding patients with neurological disorders.
Key Drivers of Global Cell Processing Technologies Market
Increase in demand for cell therapy, as it is the only curative treatment for several diseases, such as autoimmune disease, cancer, and neural disease. This factor is responsible for growth of the global cell processing technologies market.
There is a rise in prevalence of various diseases, such as cancer, immune diseases, neurological disorders, cardiovascular disease, etc. According to the National Cancer Institute, in 2016, there were an estimated 15.5 million cancer survivors in the U.S. The number of cancer survivors is anticipated to increase to 20.3 million by 2026.
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Personalized medicines or precision medicines with advanced treatments such as gene therapy and cell therapy are witnessing a surge in their adoption, as most of the key biotechnology and pharmaceutical players are heavily investing in these technologies
Government investments in cell-based researches, rise in the number of GMP-certified production facilities, and increase in clinical trials of various diseases are key factors propelling the growth of the global cell processing technologies market
Key Restraints of Global Cell Processing Technologies Market
Cell processing is a complex procedure with high probabilities of failure. Thus, its complexity and accuracy demand technologically advanced and high-tech infrastructure, along with a skilled operating staff. These incur high infrastructural and operating costs, which limit its adoption on a large scale.
High operating cost also leads to high cell therapy cost to patients. However, at present, the cell therapy is approved for a limited number of conditions, which further limits the usage of cell processing technologies and services
Equipment Segment of Cell Processing Technologies Market to Witness Strong Growth
Complexity in cell processing steps and accuracy required for procedure has led to the development of advanced automated cell processing systems. Key players have been heavily investing in the development of advanced cell processing systems. Advancements in software for managing these systems are projected to expand the application areas for cell processing units.
In May 2018, GE Healthcare introduced the Sefia S-2000 cell processing system, which is advanced than its predecessor Sefia S-1000 cell processing system. This advanced system was developed with focus on chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy.
Investments in CAR-T and other cell and gene therapy products are projected to drive the adoption of cell processing equipment. As the installed base for cell processing systems is projected to surge, the demand for consumables is likely to grow during the forecast period.
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Oncology is projected to be the most promising application area of cell processing technology, considering high investments and ongoing research in cell therapies for cancer treatment and high investment made by key biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies in this area.
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The Importance Of Good Posture And Spinal Health – Anti Aging News
By daniellenierenberg
Article courtesy of : Dr. Brent Wells, D.C.
While it is very important to be sure the whole body is healthy and maintains that good health, its also important to understand key factors regarding why the health of the spine in particular; is important. Not only is a healthy spine important for the back area, obviously, but its also beneficial in terms of the body as a whole.
Because the spine and back must be kept healthy, its understanding how it affects the rest of the body that helps one to strive to reach that level of health. Some patients dont always understand the way a healthy spine assists in maintaining a healthy immune system within. However, as an Anchorage chiropractor, I am constantly showing my patients the importance of this health aspect.
To maintain a healthy and active life requires one to have a healthy spine. Maintaining a consistent good posture is one key factor that assists the body in terms of that.
Its important to keep in mind that the spine is responsible for supporting the body along with providing structure to the body. Without support or structure, the body will eventually fail and wont be able to perform daily functions.
The spinal cord alone is responsible for certain reflexes where the body is responding quickly to outside stimulants (ex. Your hand touching a hot stove and quickly and immediately removing the hand from the heat and pain). Therefore, anytime the spine is misaligned, the body is at risk of losing those necessary functions.
Anytime the spine is imbalanced, some other aspect of the body runs the risk of being compromised. Typically, the immune system is hindered because of an imbalance in the spine. A compromised spine means that the Central Nervous System is compromised, and when the CNS is compromised, the necessary responses regarding the immune system of the body are challenged.
The spinal cord houses very important nerves that directly communicate with the brain, being sure the rest of the body understands what to do and how to move.
Balance can also be affected when the spine is in a vulnerable position. Every movement that the body makes is coming from the connection of the spinal cord and the brain, minus those reflexes solely stemming from the spinal cord.
First, let's define posture. Posture is defined as the way you hold your body not only when standing but lying down and sitting also. In every position, it's very important to learn how to practice good posture.
When practicing good posture, you place less of a strain upon your back due to focusing on maintaining the position that keeps everything within its proper alignment.
A neutral spinal position is the only position that is beneficial to the health of the spine. Any other position brings more strain, causes further back issues and can create future issues with the curvature of the spine.
Good posture is important because it leads to healthy spines and long-term success overall in terms of the body.
There are signs you can be mindful of that will help you in knowing whether an adjustment is what you need. When the spine is out of alignment there are cases where once adjustment is all a patient may need, and in average situations, a few visits usually do the trick.
A chiropractor can help you on your journey to a healthy spine whether its a massage you desire, spinal manipulation, spinal mobilization, or physical therapy; the main goal and the desire that we have for you is that you leave pain free and enjoy living with a healthy back.
In terms of the head, neck, shoulders, and hips, if you are unable to move your head and neck without a struggle and pain; it may be time for an adjustment.
The hips along with the neck are central points that can generally aid in helping you better know whats going on with your spine. A loss of mobility and an increase of stiffness and unaddressed pains and aches can symbolize a need for an adjustment.
Because the CNS is made up of the spinal cord and the brain, when the spine is out of its proper position, the functioning it provides for the rest of the body is altered.
The immune system responses lack when the spine is being challenged, seeing that the nerves that are being housed are unable to receive the proper commands from the brain to then go throughout the body. (Ex. The body requires certain signaling of blood cells to respond and fight against the common cold, but because those nerves are compromised, the body won't receive the warnings and signals, therefore disabling the immune system to fully operate and function as highly as it should).
The level of tiredness we experience from day to day can stem from the pain our bodies sometimes deal with. It takes work for the body to fight off the pain it experiences especially pain that affects the whole body.
In some cases, the reason behind fatigue is indeed the need for an adjustment to the spine. If youre feeling rather fatigued and youre also experiencing specifically pain in the neck, back or shoulder area; it could be beneficial for you to visit your local chiropractor and talk business.
Remember that visiting your local chiropractor can and will assist you in better living a life free of abnormal curvatures within the spine. Further enabling your health to improve, and your body will experience more flexibility, coordination, better responses, and your balance will be sure to improve.
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