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AMSSM: Autologous stem cells show promise for ACL tears

(HealthDay)—For patients with partial or complete non-retracted anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears, injection of autologous mesenchymal stem cells directly into the ACL sheath may help heal the tear, ...

Medical research created Apr 20, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Researchers identify target to prevent hardening of arteries

The hardening of arteries is a hallmark of atherosclerosis, an often deadly disease in which plaques, excessive connective tissue, and other changes build up inside vessel walls and squeeze off the flow of ...

Cardiology created May 16, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Dopamine-producing neurons derived from bone marrow stem cells yield improvements in monkeys with Parkinson's disease

Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the death of dopamine-producing neurons in the midbrain, resulting in motor symptoms such as tremors and stiffness. The cause of cell death ...

Parkinson's & Movement disorders created Apr 22, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0