By Helen Borel, R.N.,Ph.D.
Good News!!! Transplanted cardiomyocytes (human embryonic stem cells derived from heart muscle cells), injected directly into the heart muscle site damaged by a heart attack, improves subsequent cardiac function. So report researchers at Geron Corp.
So, to do trials on animals, Geron is creating enough of a supply of these cardiomyocytes which can ultimately be used in human studies as well.
The good news here, albeit in rats tested, is that this therapy demonstrated via MRI (magnetic resonance imaging - a type of organ visualization) improvements in the anatomy (structure) of the heart and stronger
pumping capacity.
Such results will be revolutionary in the post-heart attack subset of cardiac patients when Geron is able to get their ultimate product into widespread use in CCUs (cardiac care units - Intensive Care hospital wards reserved for very sick heart patients).
CEO and President Dr. Thomas Okarma, a physician, is proud of GRNCM1, Geron's cardiomyocyte product which he expects -- when it is brought to market -- will help many of the more than the three-quarters of a million Americans who suffer heart attacks each year.
In essence, when this product becomes available, the regeneration of injured cardiac muscle tissue may be a miracle on the medical horizon. To learn more about GRNCM1, go to geron.com
(c) Copyright 2007 to 2015 Helen Borel. All rights reserved.
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Monday, October 29, 2007
MEDICAL-HEALTH ALERTS
By Helen Borel, R.N.,Ph.D.
You'll find everything and anything , with updates, relative to your physical and mental health right here. FEEL FREE TO ASK QUESTIONS...which will be researched and answered as promptly as possible. (Of course, always confer with your own physician before using any of this blog's suggestions or advice on tests, procedures, medical devices, surgeries, pharmaceuticals, or other therapies for yourself or anyone else!)
Do you suffer from "Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?" I have some helpful info about it which I call "Debilitating Immunopathic Relapsing Encephalomyelitis." I wrote a book on this topic.
What is Writer's Cramp? I have the answer and how to treat it. Just ask.
Dyslipidemia. Are you at risk? Ask me.
Winter is coming. Are you vulnerable to Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)...depression
caused by lack of sunlight? And what can you do about it? Request my answer.
Are you having bad side effects from any of your Rx or OTC (over-the-countre) meds?
Report them to me, I'll write an explanation for you and will also inform the Pharm manufacturer of your problem(s) with their med (keeping any specific personal info confidential).
So, please feel free to ask away on any medical, surgical, therapeutic, Rx or OTC drug, prosthetic, dental, lab tests, psychiatric and psychotherapy issues. I'm here at your beck and call to answer them.
Also, issues relative to medical or nursing or psychotherapy practice...as well as potential
medical-legal issues relative to nursing homes, personal injuries, negligence, etc. can also
be addressed here.
I'm a patient advocate...writing MEDICAL-HEALTH ALERTS to offer free, professional
information to everyone who needs it.
I'm HEALTHWRITER, a healthcare professional with multiple credentials through the PhD
plus decades of published medical writing for physicians as well as health writing for the general public. Additionally, I write poetry, book critiques, fiction, and nonfiction. And I relish humor, especially satire. Visit me here often. Not a moment goes by in the medical, psychiatric or pharmaceutical industries that won't bring exciting, new data you need to
stay ahead of the trends and protect yours and your loved ones' health.
(c) Copyright 2007 to 2015 Helen Borel. All rights reserved.
You'll find everything and anything , with updates, relative to your physical and mental health right here. FEEL FREE TO ASK QUESTIONS...which will be researched and answered as promptly as possible. (Of course, always confer with your own physician before using any of this blog's suggestions or advice on tests, procedures, medical devices, surgeries, pharmaceuticals, or other therapies for yourself or anyone else!)
Do you suffer from "Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?" I have some helpful info about it which I call "Debilitating Immunopathic Relapsing Encephalomyelitis." I wrote a book on this topic.
What is Writer's Cramp? I have the answer and how to treat it. Just ask.
Dyslipidemia. Are you at risk? Ask me.
Winter is coming. Are you vulnerable to Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)...depression
caused by lack of sunlight? And what can you do about it? Request my answer.
Are you having bad side effects from any of your Rx or OTC (over-the-countre) meds?
Report them to me, I'll write an explanation for you and will also inform the Pharm manufacturer of your problem(s) with their med (keeping any specific personal info confidential).
So, please feel free to ask away on any medical, surgical, therapeutic, Rx or OTC drug, prosthetic, dental, lab tests, psychiatric and psychotherapy issues. I'm here at your beck and call to answer them.
Also, issues relative to medical or nursing or psychotherapy practice...as well as potential
medical-legal issues relative to nursing homes, personal injuries, negligence, etc. can also
be addressed here.
I'm a patient advocate...writing MEDICAL-HEALTH ALERTS to offer free, professional
information to everyone who needs it.
I'm HEALTHWRITER, a healthcare professional with multiple credentials through the PhD
plus decades of published medical writing for physicians as well as health writing for the general public. Additionally, I write poetry, book critiques, fiction, and nonfiction. And I relish humor, especially satire. Visit me here often. Not a moment goes by in the medical, psychiatric or pharmaceutical industries that won't bring exciting, new data you need to
stay ahead of the trends and protect yours and your loved ones' health.
(c) Copyright 2007 to 2015 Helen Borel. All rights reserved.
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