News for Doctors
Trump Signs ‘Right to Try Act’ Aimed at Helping Terminally Ill Patients Seek Drug Treatments (CNN)
(Alexandria, VA) President Donald Trump signs the “Right to Try Act” which will allow terminally ill patients access stem cell treatments that are yet to be fully approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
This Matrix Delivers Healing Stem Cells To Injured Elderly Muscles (Science Daily)
(Atlanta, GA) A new hydrogel delivery system shows promise in delivering stem cells to regenerate injured elderly muscles, and may help in the treatment of muscular dystrophy.
Stem Cells May Reverse Premature Menopause (Clinical Endocrinology News)
(Chicago, IL) A professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago reported 2 cases where autologous mesenchymal stem cells may have reversed premature menopause.
Department of Justice Files Complaints Against Florida and California Companies to Stop Use of Experimental Stem Cell Drugs on Patients (DOJ)
(Washington, D.C.) The Department of Justice moves to shut down stem cell clinics in California and Florida, following complaints and patient injuries reported to the FDA.
Jack Nicklaus’ Secret Stem Cell Therapy: ‘I Didn’t Keep It Private; No One Asked Me About It’ (CNN)
(Jupiter, FL) After 10 million swings of his golf club, Jack Nicklaus underwent a treatment using stem cells from fat to alleviate his chronic and severe back pain. The golf legend predicts that stem cells will completely revolutionize orthopedic treatments.
Stem Cell Therapy for CVDs: Advances Persist, Challenges Remain (Cardiology Today)
(Houston, TX) A close look at stem cell therapy for cardiovascular diseases. While there are many advancements, some challenges still remain.
Dr. Anthony Atala Discusses the Future of Regenerative Medicine (SFNS)
(Miami, FL) Dr. Anthony Atala discusses the future of regenerative medicine at the World Stem Cell Summit in Miami.
How Stem Cells Manifest Their Effects In Vivo (World Health)
(Las Vegas, NV) A scientific explanation of how stem cells manifest their effects in vivo.
Stem Cell Infusions Improved Health In Frail Elderly, UM Researchers Say (The Miami Herald)
(Miami, FL) In a recently published study, frail elderly patients benefited from the intravenous infusion of stem cells from young healthy donors.