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Stem cells reduce pain of knee arthritis
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- Written by Vivien Williams Vivien Williams
- Published: 11 December 2016 11 December 2016
Scottsdale, Arizona - Many people suffer from painful and debilitating osteoarthritis of the knee. In a recent study, experts at Mayo Clinic tested the benefit of using bone marrow stem cells to reduce arthritic pain and disability.
Mayo Clinic finds surprising results on first-ever test of stem cell therapy to treat arthritis
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- Written by Kevin Punsky Kevin Punsky
- Published: 11 December 2016 11 December 2016
Jacksonville, Florida - Researchers at Mayo Clinic’s campus in Florida have conducted the world’s first prospective, blinded and placebo-controlled clinical study to test the benefit of using bone marrow stem cells, a regenerative medicine therapy, to reduce arthritic pain and disability in knees.
Thousands Gather in Brazil for International Workshop on Drug Treatment and Prevention
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- Written by State Department State Department
- Published: 08 December 2016 08 December 2016
Washington, DC - Today in Campinas, Brazil, 3,000 doctors, policymakers, and NGO leaders from 60 countries are convening for a large-scale training on drug treatment and prevention. The International Society of Substance Use Prevention and Treatment Professionals (ISSUP), an international NGO, is holding its second International Workshop on Drug Demand Reduction from December 7-11.
Helping a hoarse voice
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- Written by Dana Sparks Dana Sparks
- Published: 10 December 2016 10 December 2016
Rochester, Minnesota - You've likely had days when your voice sounds excessively husky, raspy or weak. You may have even lost your voice for a short time. Laryngitis is an inflammation of your voice box (larynx) from overuse, irritation or infection. Inside the larynx are your vocal cords - two folds of mucous membrane covering muscle and cartilage. Normally, your vocal cords open and close smoothly, forming sounds through their movement and vibration.
Study points to potential monitoring approach for personalized treatment of spinal cord injuries
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- Written by Emil Venere Emil Venere
- Published: 08 December 2016 08 December 2016
West Lafayette, Indiana - Researchers have developed a urine test revealing the presence of a neurotoxin that likely worsens the severity and pain of spinal cord injuries, suggesting a new tool to treat the injuries.