'Breakthrough' stem-cell patches stablized woman's heart as she awaited transplant
A woman with heart failure was kept alive long enough to receive a heart transplant, in part thanks to newly developed stem-cell-derived heart tissue grafts.
‘Breakthrough’ stem-cell patches strengthened a woman’s failing heart
Grafting patches of lab-grown muscle to the surface of the heart could offer a lifeline for people waiting for a transplant.
Scientists use stem cells to develop muscle patches for unhealthy hearts
Muscle patches generated from stem cells helped ease heart problems in monkeys and a human patient, in a potential advance towards improving treatments for the scourge of cardiac failure. Rhesus macaques’ heart functions improved using the technique,
New stem cell patch promises to cure severe heart problems
A German medical team has developed and tested a possible treatment for people with severe heart failure that could potentially help millions of cardiac patients around the world. It is based on body cells that are converted into stem cells in the laboratory.
Muscle patch made from stem cells could treat heart failure
A patch made from lab-grown muscle cells boosted heart function in monkeys with cardiovascular disease and is now being tested in humans
Muscle patches made of stem cells can repair heart injuries
"The latest findings highlight the potential of tissue patches derived from stem cells to treat heart failure, which remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide". Muscle patches made with stem cells can help repair heart injuries such as heart failures without adverse effects,
Sickle cell patients share delight over approval of new treatment
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Study links long COVID severity with white blood cell count
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Apple iPhone to support Starlink direct-to-cell coverage in US
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Genome-wide atlas of cell morphology reveals gene functions
Visualizing cells after editing specific genes can help scientists learn new details about the function of those genes. But ...
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Sickle cell disease: new treatment raises hopes of cure for sufferers
The Exa-cel gene therapy treatment is at the forefront of medical technology. It takes the person’s DNA and “edits” out the faulty sickle gene. It’s expensive, too. According to the manufacturer, ...
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Alma, Fort Smith school districts happy with existing cell phone policies
Local school districts are confident they will be able to implement any changes to policies needed in order to stay compliant ...
NHS to offer 'groundbreaking' sickle cell gene therapy
The gene therapy Casgevy, which will now be offered to some patients in England, could help people live disease-free, experts ...