An Introduction to Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Regenerative Research
This open access paper provides an introduction to the widespread use of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in regenerative medicine and research. This is one of the better documented stem cell populations. The scientific and medical communities have more experience with these cells than is the case for most other stem cell types, the methodologies for use are more established, and as a consequence MSCs have been and continue to be used in many clinical trials, cell therapies available via medical tourism, and lines of ongoing research. That said, these cells are training wheels in a way, one present step on a longer road. The ...
Source: Fight Aging! - July 28, 2017 Category: Research Authors: Reason Tags: Daily News Source Type: blogs
Undoctored: Health Should Be (Almost) Free
Follow the current debate on “healthcare reform”–which has NOTHING to do with healthcare reform, but healthcare insurance reform, by the way–and you will hear comments about the escalating and uncontrolled cost of healthcare and how people need access to it.
What you will NOT hear is that fact that, because the healthcare system fails to deliver genuine health, real health is actually quite easy, straightforward, and inexpensive–nearly free.
We achieve a life of being Undoctored, not becoming a profit source for the healthcare industry, not being subjected to the predatory practices of Big P...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - July 13, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Undoctored Wheat Belly Lifestyle acid reflux anti-aging autoimmune blood sugar bowel flora cholesterol Dr. Davis energy Gliadin gluten gluten-free grain-free grains health healthcare Inflammation joint pain low-carb Source Type: blogs
Celiac Disease: A Serious, Life-Changing Condition
I met Paul Graham courtesy of one of his essays. Then, we talked by phone and I read – no devoured – his book, In Memory of Bread: A Memoir. Pardon the pun. Paul is a professor of English Department at St. Lawrence University in Canton, NY and on July 1 becomes Department Chair. He focuses on fiction and non-fiction creative writing and lives with his wife, Bec and their German shepherds.
Paul, your book is the best description I’ve read about the challenges of being diagnosed with celiac. Can you summarize what happened? Given your experience, what recommendations would you have for clinicians? Should celiac be su...
Source: Disruptive Women in Health Care - June 5, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: dw at disruptivewomen.net Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: blogs
Fight Aging! Newsletter, May 15th 2017
Fight Aging! provides a weekly digest of news and commentary for thousands of subscribers interested in the latest longevity science: progress towards the medical control of aging in order to prevent age-related frailty, suffering, and disease, as well as improvements in the present understanding of what works and what doesn't work when it comes to extending healthy life. Expect to see summaries of recent advances in medical research, news from the scientific community, advocacy and fundraising initiatives to help speed work on the repair and reversal of aging, links to online resources, and much more.
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Source: Fight Aging! - May 14, 2017 Category: Research Authors: Reason Tags: Newsletters Source Type: blogs
MKSAP: 28-year-old man is evaluated for recurrent nephrolithiasis
Test your medicine knowledge with the MKSAP challenge, in partnership with the American College of Physicians.
A 28-year-old man is evaluated for recurrent nephrolithiasis. Medical history is significant for Crohn disease complicated by multiple small bowel strictures requiring resection. He began developing kidney stones 3 years ago following his last bowel surgery. Analysis of the stones has consistently shown calcium oxalate, and he has been adherent to a low oxalate diet, oral hydration to maintain urine output of at least 2 L/d, and intake of 2 g of calcium carbonate with each meal. However, he has continued to have...
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - May 13, 2017 Category: General Medicine Authors: < a href="http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/post-author/mksap" rel="tag" > mksap < /a > Tags: Conditions Nephrology Source Type: blogs
Confirming Age-Associated B Cells as an Important Cause of Autoimmunity
Most of the better known and more common forms of autoimmune disease are not all that age-related, though incidence for many of them ticks upwards with age as the immune system becomes ever more dysfunctional in later life. There are many more autoimmunities that are age-related, however, mostly comparatively poorly understood, and new ones are discovered on a fairly regular basis. It is fair to say that autoimmunity as a whole is poorly understood, however. The immune system is enormously complex, and it remains to be established as to how exactly it falls into the malfunctioning states that cause it to attack specific ti...
Source: Fight Aging! - May 11, 2017 Category: Research Authors: Reason Tags: Medicine, Biotech, Research Source Type: blogs
Interview to Michael Seres, Patient Advocate and Founder of 11Health
By JOSE L. CÁNOVAS
Patient and Advocate and Founder of 11Health, Michael Seres is considered one of the strongest patient voices around the world, Michael Seres is involved in developing and implementing patient engagement strategies using digital technologies.
(Interview with Michael Seres by Smart Health)
At the age of 12, you were diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, an incurable bowel condition. Could you explain us your experience and how have you became a leader patient advocate?
At the age of 16 I was told by my gastroenterologist that the only way he would treat me is if we did this together as a team. I learnt very...
Source: The Health Care Blog - April 3, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Matthew Holt Tags: Health 2.0 Health 2.0 Europe Michael Seres Smart Health Speaker Source Type: blogs
Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy: MRI
Case Report: 43 y Male, known retroviral status with altered sensorium for MRI shows-Diffuse non-enhancing T2 and FLAIR white matter hyperintensity in supratentorial white matter in all the lobes, middle cerebellar peduncles, right thalamus, corpus callosum with mild mass effect over sulcal spaces& ventricles with subtle bright signal in DWI with sparing of grey matter& subcortical U fibers with unremarkable flow voids, dural sinuses,optic chiasm/intraventricular extension, midline extension. Prominent subependymal vessels& pachymeninges seen on contrast without nodularity. These findings...
Source: Sumer's Radiology Site - March 6, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Sumer Sethi Source Type: blogs
MKSAP: 55-year-old man with gout
Test your medicine knowledge with the MKSAP challenge, in partnership with the American College of Physicians.
A 55-year-old man is evaluated during a follow-up visit for gout. Two years ago, he had been treated with allopurinol and developed a hypersensitivity reaction. Over the past several months, he has had recurrent attacks of acute, episodic swelling of the first metatarsophalangeal joints with increasing involvement of other joints, including the ankles and knees. Laboratory studies showed significant hyperuricemia. History is also significant for Crohn disease, hypertension, chronic kidney disease (estimated glom...
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - February 25, 2017 Category: Journals (General) Authors: < a href="http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/post-author/mksap" rel="tag" > mksap < /a > Tags: Conditions Rheumatology Source Type: blogs
Colonoscopy Probe for Diagnosing Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Researchers at Vanderbilt University developed a colonoscopy endoscope that performs Raman spectroscopy, giving it the power to spot molecules in the gut related to the presence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Currently, diagnosis of IBD is an inexact science that typically requires the patient to try different therapies that eventually point to which type of IBD (ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease) is present. This can take years in some cases, putting a great toll on people suffering from the disease before treatment options are identified.
Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease have been shown to have ...
Source: Medgadget - January 5, 2017 Category: Medical Equipment Authors: Editors Tags: GI Source Type: blogs
Why New Crohn ’s Disease Vaccine is a Mistake
Conclusion
Crohn’s disease is a serious disease of the gastrointestinal tract involving inflammation. There is currently no known cause or cure from a conventional medicine perspective, although treatments aim to reduce inflammation and can bring the disease into remission. Holistic approaches address gut dysbiosis, candida and parasites using nutritional supplements, medications and dietary changes.
A new vaccine is being developed in England to treat Crohn’s disease by targeting the bacterium MAP found in most Crohn’s patients. The problem with this idea is that MAP has not been shown conclusively to be the cause o...
Source: vactruth.com - November 26, 2016 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Michelle Goldstein Tags: Michelle Goldstein Physical Top Stories Crohn’s disease John Hermon-Taylor MAP (Mycobaterium avium patratuberculosis) St. George’s Hospital Source Type: blogs
Ustekinumab for Crohn ’s Disease via Now@NEJM
Ustekinumab for Crohn's Disease via Now@NEJMPosted oninfosnack. (Source: Kidney Notes)
Source: Kidney Notes - November 16, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Joshua Schwimmer Source Type: blogs
Should we use yeast?
In the original Wheat Belly recipes to recreate breads, I largely avoided the use of yeast to generate “rise,” as I did not want to chance persistent adverse health effects from the yeast component of wheat and grain products, though the risk is small and applies to only a few percentage of people. While grain elimination needs to be an absolute 100%, 7-day-per-week process, I have to admit that most people can do just fine by including yeast in their recipes. Doing so will restore the yeasty scent and flavors to non-grain baking, so much so that you could easily mistake a grain-free loaf of bread for a grain-b...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - November 6, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Wheat Belly Lifestyle breads gluten grains leavening rise saccharomyces yeast Source Type: blogs
MGH marketers take on Boston Children ’ s
The doctor will see you now –and forever
I was driving along in Boston last weekend when I heard an intriguing radio advertisement for MassGeneral Hospital for Children, the pediatric division of Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH).
MGH is a world famous hospital, but when it comes to pediatrics it’s much smaller, less well known, and lower ranked than Boston Children’s Hospital –the #1 rated children’s hospital by US News.
I thought MGH picked a clever angle for the ad: highlighting a patient with Crohn’s disease who was diagnosed at age 10 and is now an adult. The message: illnes...
Source: Health Business Blog - August 1, 2016 Category: Health Management Authors: dewe67 Tags: Culture Hospitals Uncategorized boston children's hospital crohn's disease Massachusetts general hospital Source Type: blogs
