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Evaluation of Devices Used with Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapies (FDA)
(Silver Spring, MD) The FDA released a second guidance document which details a range of medical devices that may be used in conjunction with regenerative medicine advanced therapies (RMAT).
Infections After Receipt of Bacterially Contaminated Umbilical Cord Blood–Derived Stem Cell Products for Other Than Hematopoietic or Immunologic Reconstitution (CDC)
(Washington, DC) The CDC analyzes 12 cases of bacterially contaminated umbilical cord stem cells and examines unopened vials, all from the same manufacturer.
New Gene Editing Tool Drives Stem Cell Services And Discovery
(Madison, WI) Stem cell scientists at UW-Madison are utilizing a new gene editing technology to increase the demand for regenerative medicine discovery and services.
Cancer Stem Cells Market 2018-2023: Global Market Report with Manufacturers, Regions, Trends, Challenges, and Forecast (IDA Report)
(Alexandria, VA) A global analysis of the cancer stem cell market including manufacturing, challenges, trends or and forecasts.
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.
Is Fat The Future Of Regenerative Therapy? (Medical News Bulletin)
(Ontario, Canada) Adipose tissue, also known as fat, is becoming well known as the best source of mesenchymal stem cells in the body.
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.
No, Really, Save That Placenta (Bloomberg)
(New York, NY) A focus on treating life-threatening immune disorders such as Crohn’s disease and multiple sclerosis with stem cells harvested from the human placenta.