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Application of Muse Cell Therapy to Stroke.
Authors: Niizuma K, Borlongan CV, Tominaga T Abstract Stroke is defined as a sudden onset of neurologic deficits arising from cerebrovascular complications. It is the second common cause of death around the world and the major cause of disability. Because brain is an organ with complicated neural networks and neurons are highly differentiated, it has been traditionally considered to possess a limited potential for regeneration. The number of stroke patients is increasing, and stroke represents a serious problem from the viewpoint of the national medical economy. Even with the current sophisticated treatments, more ...
Source: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology - November 30, 2018 Category: Research Tags: Adv Exp Med Biol Source Type: research

Has Brazil found the way to better health care?
Under Brazil’s family health program, when a woman learns that she is pregnant, she contacts her local community health agent, who often is a neighbor. Typically, the agent visits her home to arrange an appointment with the neighborhood’s family health team, and the woman visits the health center for an assessment by a nurse assistant and a physician. During the pregnancy, if she misses a prenatal care appointment, the agent checks in on her at home and helps her reschedule her visit. Any prenatal medications she needs are provided free of charge. Brazil — home to the world’s fifth-largest population and seventh-l...
Source: UCLA Newsroom: Health Sciences - June 5, 2015 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news