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Stem Cells for Cell-Based Therapies
The world of stem cells We know the human body comprises many cell types (e.g., blood cells, skin cells, cervical cells), but we often forget to appreciate that all of these different cell types arose from a single cell—the fertilized egg. A host of sequential, awe-inspiring events occur between the fertilization of an egg and the formation of a new individual: Embryonic stem (ES) cells are also called totipotent cells. The first steps involve making more cells by simple cell division: one cell becomes two cells; two cells become four cells, etc. Each cell of early development is undifferentiated; that is, it is...
Source: ActionBioscience - December 28, 2012 Category: Science Authors: Ali Hochberg Source Type: news

Migration of bone marrow‐derived cells into the CNS in models of neurodegeneration
This study confirms that bone marrow‐derived cells infiltrate the CNS in animal models for stroke and Alzheimer's disease and that peripheral cells can be targeted to treat affected regions of the CNS. J. Comp. Neurol., 2013. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Using a myeloablative chemotherapy regimen, the authors have investigated the capacity of bone marrow derived cells to enter into the central nervous system. These cells migrated specifically to sites of injuries in models of stroke and Alzheimer's disease but did not repopulate the entire parenchyma.
Source: The Journal of Comparative Neurology - May 16, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Antoine Lampron, Pedro M. Pimentel‐Coelho, Serge Rivest Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

Migration of Bone Marrow‐Derived Cells Into the Central Nervous System in Models of Neurodegeneration
This study confirms that BMDC infiltrate the CNS in animal models for stroke and Alzheimer's disease and that peripheral cells can be targeted to treat affected regions of the CNS. J. Comp. Neurol. 521:3863–3876, 2013. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Using a myeloablative chemotherapy regimen, the authors have investigated the capacity of bone marrow‐derived cells to enter into the central nervous system. These cells migrated specifically to sites of injuries in models of stroke and Alzheimer's disease but did not repopulate the entire parenchyma.
Source: The Journal of Comparative Neurology - October 7, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Antoine Lampron, Pedro M. Pimentel‐Coelho, Serge Rivest Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

Neurocognitive deficits in older patients with cancer
Conclusion Neurocognitive deficits (MCI and dementia) are more common in older adults with cancer. Factors associated with neurocognitive deficits include high comorbidity, stroke, warfarin use and metastatic cancer. Identification and management of these conditions is of great relevance in the course of cancer therapy.
Source: Journal of Geriatric Oncology - April 3, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

Severe Symptoms, but a Truly Treatable Disease
​BY NOURA MAHDI; DARRON LEWIS; JEREMY OSBORNE; & AHMED RAZIUDDIN, MDA 73-year-old man was brought to the emergency department from his nursing home for rectal bleeding and anemia. The patient mentioned he had had episodes of bright red rectal bleeding and constipation for a few months. A colonoscopy had been done prior to the visit, which revealed a large intestine tumor and biopsy confirming adenocarcinoma. He was awaiting an appointment with his surgeon.The patient reported bloody rectal leakage, and a CBC done at the nursing home showed a hemoglobin level of 7.2. He also complained of dyspnea but denied any other ...
Source: The Case Files - March 20, 2018 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Blog Posts Source Type: research

Neurocognitive deficits in older patients with cancer
ConclusionNeurocognitive deficits (MCI and dementia) are more common in older adults with cancer. Factors associated with neurocognitive deficits include high comorbidity, stroke, warfarin use and metastatic cancer. Identification and management of these conditions is of great relevance in the course of cancer therapy.
Source: Journal of Geriatric Oncology - July 5, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

Migration of Bone Marrow‐Derived Cells Into the Central Nervous System in Models of Neurodegeneration
This study confirms that BMDC infiltrate the CNS in animal models for stroke and Alzheimer's disease and that peripheral cells can be targeted to treat affected regions of the CNS. J. Comp. Neurol. 521:3863–3876, 2013. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
Source: The Journal of Comparative Neurology - October 7, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Antoine Lampron, Pedro M. Pimentel‐Coelho, Serge Rivest Tags: Cover Image Source Type: research

The use of a Berlin Heart EXCOR LVAD in a child receiving chemotherapy for Castleman's disease
We present the unique case of a pediatric patient who received chemotherapy for a diagnosis of CD, while mechanically supported with a Berlin EXCOR LVAD secondary to restrictive cardiomyopathy. A four‐yr‐old previously healthy male with restrictive cardiomyopathy required MCS after cardiac arrest but was diagnosed with multicentric CD, a non‐malignant lymphoproliferative disorder fueled by excessive IL‐6 production. Treatment with IL‐6 blockade (tocilizumab) every two wk and methylprednisolone had no effect on his lymph nodes or cardiac function while on temporary RotaFlow. A Berlin LVAD was placed for treatment...
Source: Pediatric Transplantation - December 1, 2014 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Tamara O. Thomas, Shanmuganathan Chandrakasan, Maureen O'Brien, John L. Jefferies, Thomas D. Ryan, Ivan Wilmot, Michael L. Baker, Peace C. Madueme, David Morales, Angela Lorts Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Transfusion strategy in hematological intensive care unit: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Background: Packed red blood cell (PRBC) transfusion is required in hematology patients treated with chemotherapy for acute leukemia, autologous (auto) or allogeneic (allo) hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). In certain situations like septic shock, hip surgery, coronary disease or gastrointestinal hemorrhage, a restrictive transfusion strategy is associated with a reduction of infection and death. A transfusion strategy using a single PRBC unit has been retrospectively investigated and showed a safe reduction of PRBC consumption and costs. We therefore designed a study to prospectively demonstrate that the tra...
Source: Trials - November 23, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Sylvain ChantepieJean-Baptiste MearLydia GuittetBenoît DervauxJean-Pierre MarolleauFabrice JardinJean-Jacques DutheilJean-Jacques ParientiJean-Pierre VilqueOumedaly Reman Source Type: research

Reflections on the Future of Medicine
Recently, I traveled through China. I climbed mountains, hiked through forests, crossed deep valleys. I visited cities of every size. I floated across lakes and traveled beautiful shorelines churning with life. As a man of a certain age, I began to compare the permanence of the timeless landscape with the evanescence of my own existence. Yet, as a scientist, I knew these reflections were flawed. Scientists are trained to think in terms of aeons, millenia, and lifetimes. Consider the paradox. Is it the solid mountain or fragile the forest that is permanent? Is it the massive shoreline cliffs or the teeming shore life that...
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - January 9, 2017 Category: Science Source Type: news

Sustaining and Improving Current Practices Surrounding Timely Hypertension Management in Pediatric Hematopoietic Stem Cell Patients
Topic Significance& Study Purpose/Background/Rationale: Hypertension (HTN) is a known complication during pediatric hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT). The risks for developing hypertension depend on a variety of factors including the use of drugs (calcineurin inhibitors, steroids, and chemotherapy), total body irradiation (TBI), renal injury, transplant associated thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA) and sinusoidal obstructive syndrome (SOS). Uncontrolled HTN may lead to significant life-threatening complications including impaired renal and heart function, stroke, posterior reversible encephalopathy (PRES) and death.
Source: Biology of Blood and Marrow Transplantation - February 22, 2017 Category: Hematology Authors: Michelle Lewyckyj, Adam S. Nelson, Christopher E. Dandoy, Ashley Teusink, Sonata Jodele, Laura Flesch Source Type: research

Cardiac output response to exercise in patients before allogenic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
ConclusionThese findings suggest that cardiac output response to exercise indicates exercise intolerance, which may not be detected by 6MD in patients before HSCT.
Source: International Journal of Clinical Oncology - July 5, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research