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Florida Senator Jay Trumbull and Representative James Buchanan have filed similar bills to make stem cell therapy more available for patients in the US. (floridapolitics.com)
(Tallahassee, FL) New legislation could make stem cell therapies more accessible to patients in Florida and Senator Jay Trumbull and Representative James Buchanan have filed similar measures (SB 1768, HB 1617) to advance the cell therapy initiative.
Cartilage Regeneration Market Set to Reach $5.62 Billion by 2034, Driven by Advancements in Regenerative Medicine and Minimally Invasive Procedures (Research and Markets)
(Dublin, Ireland) The global cartilage regeneration market accounted for USD 1.16 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 5.62 billion by 2034 with a CAGR of 15.43% during the forecast period 2024-2034.
UCLA scientists awarded $21.8 million in CIRM grants to advance novel stem-cell based therapies (UCLA Health)
Scientists at the Eli and Edythe Broad Center of Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research at UCLA have received $21.8 million in grants from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine, the state’s stem cell agency, to develop and advance new stem cell-based treatments for neuropsychiatric disorders, a blood disorder and a neurodevelopmental condition.
Human endometrial stem cell-derived small extracellular vesicles enhance neurite outgrowth and peripheral nerve regeneration through activating the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway (Springer Nature)
Recently, various studies have demonstrated the therapeutic ability of exosomes, while the biological effect of human endometrial stem cell (hEnSC)-derived small EVs such as exosomes is still unclear…
Stem Cells cure COVID lungs in severely ill ventilated patients (CBS)
(Miami, FL) In a groundbreaking study, Dr. Camillo Ricordi and his team of researchers at the University of Miami utilized stem cells from umbilical cord tissue to cure COVID patients on ventilators.
Industry Updates from the Field of Stem Cell Research and Regenerative Medicine in August 2020 (Future Medicine)
(London, UK) This review article highlights industry updates in the field of stems of research and regenerative medicine through August 2020. Sections include business development, products, clinical trials as well as regulations, approvals and acquisitions.
VAST Clinical Trial: Safely Supplementing Tissue Lost to Degenerative Disc Disease (International Journal of Spine Surgery)
(Edmond, OK) Vivex Biologics just published a first ever study showing the results when treating patients with VIA Disc, which is a non-surgical, injectable treatment option for patients suffering from chronic lower back pain related to degenerative disc disease.
The World’s Largest Stem Cell Biobank Launched (Medical Xpress)
(Lund, SE) The world’s largest biobank was launched at Lund University in Sweden. Banking will include stem cells from both healthy and effective individuals for further research, treatment and eventual prevention of diseases.
New Medical Innovation Helps Man to Walk Again (Good Morning America)
(Rochester, MN) Scientists and clinicians from the Mayo Clinic used stem cells to help a paralyzed man walk again, as explained by a man with a message and deep personal interest in curing paralysis.