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Stem Cell-Derived Dopaminergic Neurons Rescue Motor Defects in Parkinsonian Monkeys
December 3, 2012 Researchers have derived dopaminergic neurons from bone marrow stem cells in ... > full story -
Promising New Approach in Therapy of Pain
December 3, 2012 The treatment of inflammatory pain can be improved by endogenous opioid peptides acting directly in injured tissue. Scientists have shown that pain can be successfully treated by targeting immune and ... > full story -
Steroid Injection Linked With Significant Bone Loss in Postmenopausal Women Treated for Back Pain
December 1, 2012 Postmenopausal women suffered significant bone density loss in their hip after they were treated with an epidural steroid injection for back pain relief, according to a new study. Bone density loss ... > full story -
Hand Use Improved After Spinal Cord Injury With Noninvasive Stimulation
November 29, 2012 By using noninvasive stimulation, researchers were able to temporarily improve the ability of people with spinal cord injuries to use their hands. The findings hold promise in treating thousands of ... > full story -
Scientists Describe the Genetic Signature of a Vital Set of Neurons
November 29, 2012 Scientists have identified two genes involved in establishing the neuronal circuits required for breathing, findings which could advance treatments for spinal cord injuries, ... > full story -
Men With Belly Fat at Risk for Osteoporosis
November 28, 2012 Visceral, or deep belly, obesity is a risk factor for bone loss and decreased bone strength in men, according to a new ... > full story -
Knowing a Patient's History of Falls Will Help Doctors Predict Future Fractures
November 26, 2012 Clinicians are being urged to ask about a patient's history of falls as new research shows that the information is valuable in determining their future risk of ... > full story -
Simple, Inexpensive Way to Improve Healing After Massive Bone Loss
November 21, 2012 Researchers have identified a new approach to treating massive bone fractures, a major clinical problem faced by orthopedic surgeons, including on the ... > full story -
Groundbreaking Study May Change Transplant Practices
November 20, 2012 New research may change the current blood and marrow transplantation practices. The phase III, multicenter study compared harvesting stem cells from bone marrow rather than blood and suggests there ... > full story -
Body May Be Able to 'Coach' Transplanted Stem Cells to Differentiate Appropriately
November 19, 2012 Pluripotent stem cells are nature's double-edged sword. Because they can develop into a dizzying variety of cell types and tissues, they are a potentially invaluable therapeutic resource. However, ... > full story
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