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RESEARCHERS WARN OF “DEVASTATING” CONSEQUENCES FROM UNAPPROVED STEM CELL THERAPY

Nov 8, 2018 | Information, Latest News, Stem cells

RESEARCHERS WARN OF “DEVASTATING” CONSEQUENCES FROM UNAPPROVED STEM CELL THERAPY US clinics that claim to offer treatment for blinding eye disease using cell therapy are under-reporting serious complications, scientists caution by Selina Powell Scientists have warned...

FTC: California stem cell therapy clinic falsely alleged it could cure serious diseases

Oct 23, 2018 | Information, Latest News, Macular Degeneration Treatment, Stem cells

Beware of clinics that state they can cure diseases such as macular degeneration and Parkinson Disease. Always check with your medical and eye care specialists. Research has started for Stem cells but it is in the very early stages. FTC: California stem cell therapy...

Stem cells can help us ‘build a human heart in a dish’ — but what are they, really?

Sep 23, 2018 | age-related macular degeneration (ARMD), AMD Research, Information, Latest News, Stem cells

Stem cells can help us ‘build a human heart in a dish’ — but what are they, really? By Bianca Nogrady- ABC Science Bone marrow extractions help make stem cell transplants possible. Stem cell transplants smell like creamed corn, apparently. Petras learned...

Duke-NUS, Novo Nordisk Join

May 16, 2018 | age-related macular degeneration (ARMD), AMD Research, Information, Latest News, macular degeneration, Stem cells

Duke-NUS, Novo Nordisk Join Hands to Study and Develop Stem Cell-based Therapy for Heart and Eye Diseases By Laxmi Iyer This five-year partnership aims to develop clinical-grade stem cell-derived cells to treat cardiomyopathy and macular degeneration Duke-NUS Medical...

Miracle cures or

Apr 30, 2018 | age-related macular degeneration (ARMD), Information, Latest News, Stem cells

The thought of losing your vision is scary and you look for hope and possible cures. Before you start any clinical trial especially if they are asking for money, please check with your eye care professional.-MDA Miracle cures or modern quackery? Stem cell clinics...

Treating Vision Loss

Apr 5, 2018 | age-related macular degeneration (ARMD), Clinical Trials, Information, Latest News, Stem cells

Treating Vision Loss A UCSB team helped create a retinal implant designed to replace support cells damaged by dry age-related macular degeneration By Julie Cohen The trial is ongoing and the team continues to analyze more patients. While the preliminary results are...