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Well, weve made it more than halfway through the yearcan you believe it? Schools are once again starting up (online and in-person), the weather is crisper (and drier), election season is in full throttle (register to vote!), and the global pandemic continues to ravage (please wear a mask!). As we begin to settle into September, its more important than ever to take care of our bodies and minds so we can show up at full capacity for ourselves in the present. Take a moment and check-in with yourself today, whether its with a calming, immune-boosting coffee mix-in or a CBD-infused bath soak. Wake me up when September (and 2020) ends!

1. African Botanics Revitalizing Therapy GelHunched over your laptop all day? Aside from investing in a laptop stand, utilize this invigorating gel from South African-made, eco-luxury skincare brand African Botanics to soothe neck and shoulder aches. This miracle-in-a-chic-tube promises to reduce swelling, promote circulation, and provide a cooling, thermal feeling so you can restore muscles for the next workday.

2. Clevr Golden SuperLatteCancel the caffeine jitters and opt for a turmeric-and-oat-milk latte. Naturally sweetened with monk fruit and chock-full of warming spices, this Clevr spin on trendy golden milk lattes hits the spot for a comforting, post-lunch pick-me-up.

3. OUAI Chill PillsIts Friday night and youre not going anywhere, so whats there to do? Light some candles, play some jazz, draw a hot bath, and drop in these adorable OUAI Chill Pills for some seriously luxurious me-time. Each jasmine-and-rose-scented vegan tablet is filled with hemp, jojoba, and safflower seed oil to leave skin ultra moisturized.

4. Apothkary Chill The F* Out Herbal SupplementAs fall seeps in and we get closer to peppermint mocha season, this stress-reducing, serotonin-boosting elixir from Apothkary tastes like a peppermint hot chocolate mix. While we reminisce of the snowy holidays ahead, two powerhouse adaptogensreishi and ashwagandhawork wonders to relieve our pent-up anxiety.

5. Shanti Rejuvenate Roll On With Hemp CBDAyurvedic essential oils and Colorado-sourced hemp blend seamlessly to bring clarity to stressed-out brains in this Shanti Wellness roll-on. The small, easy-to-use packaging provides relief for those on-the-go so you can be chill whatever the occasion (long lines for the grocery store, strangers refusing to wear a mask, disposable gloves all over the ground the usual).

6. Activist Skincare Healing Water Toning MistThe vegan skincare connoisseurs at Activist believe self-care is fuel for the activism we should all be doing every day. So while youre making calls, advocating for marginalized communities, and attending protests (safely and with a mask), remember to take a moment for yourself. Add this hydrating, hyaluronic mist to your desk essentials for a small, calming break. The matte glass, recyclable bottle adds an elegant design to your workstation and the refreshing scent of cucumbers instantly calms.

7. Tata Harper Aromatic Irritability TreatmentIs your work-from-home buddy chewing their cereal as loudly as possible before youve had your cup of coffee? Instead of blasting your headphones, try this essential oil blend from natural beauty queen Tata Harper. Dab a few drops onto palms, rub together, and inhale deeply for an instant mood-lifting hit of balancing jasmine, fresh geranium, and soothing cypress.

8. Facialworks Sonic Wave + Coast Is Clear DuoMissing your monthly facials? Orange County-based, non-toxic spa specialists Facialworks brings the expertise straight to your home. With its extraction duo, you can prepare skin for a painless mini-facial and use the ultrasonic skin spatula to cleanse, get rid of blackheads or pimples, and infuse serums for maximum absorption. Clear skin, here we come!

9. The Good Patch Be Calm PatchPatches are the new It item for wellness brandsfrom pimple zappers to calming mood boosters like this menthol-infused stick-on from The Good Patch. Simply peel and stick on your wrist (or other veiny part of your skin) for over eight hours and feel nerves calm by the mix of hemp and other natural ingredients.

10.ORPHEUS Resurrection All-In-One SerumInspired by the regenerative powers of the haberlea rhodopensis flower found in the mountains of Bulgaria, family-run business ORPHEUS spent more than 20 years researching the properties of the rare blossom. Now, theyve packed the unique plants stem cells into this all-in-one serum to craft a richly intensive, calming experience for stressed-out skin. Thats pretty much all you could ask for in a bottle.

11. Missionary Chocolates CBD TrufflesA chocolate a day keeps the doctor away or something like that. Naturopathic physician Melissa Berrys Portland-based Missionary Chocolates crafts the meltiest hemp-derived fair-trade chocolates for the ultimate mid-day pick-me-up. Plus, with its cute packaging, you can send your loved ones a treat to get through the hard days.

12. The Nue Co Magnesium SprayStaring at the ceiling for hours when bedtime rolls around? Its cooljust spray this sleep aid spray from The Nue Co. made with high-quality magnesiuma mineral that is essential for over 325 biochemical reactions in the bodyand youll soon stop counting sheep. You can also use it as a post-workout aid for faster muscle recovery.

13. Life & Apples Wellness Journal Planners are a useful tool to track your busy schedule, but they can also be beneficial for checking in with yourself. Made of eco-friendly, vegan materials, this 90-day rose gold journal makes it simple to track habits, plan healthy meals, and set weekly goals. Plus, you can write down what youre grateful for to begin day on a bright note.

14. Four Sigmatic Lions Mane ElixirCaffeine levels through the roof? Same here. Thats why Im turning to lions mane, a favorite mushroom among researchers and herbalists touting benefits such as boosting mood, supporting cognitive function, and providing physical energy. Add to smoothies, decaf coffee, and tea to get a boost of brain-healthy nootropics.

15. Derma-E Vitamin C Bright Eyes Hydro Gel PatchesNon-stop screen-time is sure to wreak havoc on your eye health. When suffering from tired, baggy eyes, turn to Derma-Es moisture-intensive gel patches before your morning Zoom call. These sparkly yellow gels contain allantoin to increase smoothness, caffeine to reduce puffiness, and vitamins C and B3 to target fine lines, wrinkles, and dullness.

16. Rosebud Awaken CBD Bath SoakIf youre one of the rare types that like to take baths in the mornings, this uplifting, magnesium-rich soak is for you. With notes of bergamot and orange essential oils, 50mg of CBD, and calming Epsom salts, heck, Im considering waking up an hour earlier (wish me luck) to run a warm bath and start the day on a much chiller note.

17. REN Clean Skincare Atlantic Kelp and Magnesium Salt Anti-Fatigue Exfoliating Body ScrubExfoliate your hard-working body with a fresh body scrub from sustainability-focused REN Clean Skincare designed to gently polish and smooth skin with fresh sea and Epsom salts. Breathe in sage, cypress, geranium, and rosemary for an uplifting start to the day.

18. No B.S. Charcoal Detox Peel-Off MaskTheres just something so satisfying about a peel-off mask, but when it takes forever to take off while also causing wincing pain, wed rather avoid it altogether. Enter: cruelty-free and vegan skincare brand No B.S.s purifying, activated charcoal mask. In less than 20 minutes, watch the clean, pH-balanced formulation gently peel away the days impurities and reveal smooth, bright skin.

19. Buddha Teas Peppermint CBD TeaRather than using hemp oil like many other CBD teas, Buddha Teas figured out a way to use dispersible water-soluble CBD, ensuring optimal bioavailability and maximum absorption of the calming, non-psychoactive compound. With flavors such as Turmeric & Ginger, Matcha Green, and Peppermint, grab your tea setsits time for relaxation!

20. Pacifica Overnight Vegan Collagen Recovery CreamYour skin repairs itself at night, making the products used for your nighttime ritual all the more important. For those needing a little more glow, this Pacifica recovery cream infuses vegan collagen, essential lipids, antioxidants, and flower extracts to work some magic during your beauty sleep. Glowing, radiant skin, were dreaming of you!

21. Future Kind Vegan Sleep SupplementsStress hits hard at night when youre trying to get your Zzzs, which is why brothers and nutritionists Shaun & Eliot Cunningham developed Future Kinds eight-ingredient, all-natural sleep supplement that promises to have you feeling energized the next morningnot sluggishthanks to the addition of L-theanine.

22. Peak + Valley Balance My Stress BlendThrough the use of adaptogens such as reishi mushroom, eleuthero root, and ashwagandha, Black-owned wellness brand Peak + Valleys chocolaty, earthy stress blend pairs well with an afternoon tea or a warm cup of oat milk to protect the immune system and decrease fatigue.

23. HERBIVORE CALM Soaking SaltsEveryones favorite Himalayan pink salt blends with ylang-ylang and vanilla to soothe the body with this bath soak from plant-based, sustainable skincare brand HERBIVORE. Dont forget to recycle the chic glass bottle to reduce waste.

24. Heartsong Herbs Anxiety Away SupplementUsing regenerative growing practices to preserve soil and create stronger, more potent plants, small farm Heartsong Herbs takes its agriculture seriously. Crafting high-quality tinctures, the apothecarys Anxiety Away pairs herbs such as skullcap, passionflower, blue vervain, and lemon balm to ease away worries and help you feel grounded.

25. Kin Euphorics High RhodeNot in the mood for another lengthy Zoom happy hour and the inevitable hangover in the A.M.? Dont fret, you can still catch up with friends without the pressure. Grab a can of non-alcoholic High Rhodean herbaceous drink promising a state of bliss through a holistic mix of adaptogens, nootropics, and botanics. Kiss the morning-after headaches goodbye!

26. Naipo Massage GunWe cant go to a spa for an hour-long deep-tissue massage, so why not bring it home? This Naipo massager puts in the work and all you have to do is hold it over tense muscles to alleviate stiffness and relieve any pain. The portable design plus long battery life means you can keep it near you at all times for when the soreness starts to set in.

27. Asop Istros Aromatique Room Spray Weve all had to keep our imaginations alive during the months-long quarantine, so spend a few minutes daydreaming a walk through a lively, smoky Greek bazaar to get the creative juices flowing during a mid-day slump. Cult-favorite plant-based skincare brand Asops room spray should help with notes of pink pepper, lavender, tobacco.

Aruka Sanchir (@arukasanchir)is the Beauty & Style Editor at VegNews and shes always trying out new calming products to find her ultimate Zen.

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I AM Jeffrey Cheah Professorial Fellow and Tutor in Medicine at Brasenose College, Oxford, and Professor of Virology at the Sir William Dunn School of Pathology, University of Oxford.

It has been my privilege, as a Jeffrey Cheah Fellow, to pay several academic visits to Sunway over the last few years to contribute to academic conferences, and to meet staff and students of the university.

By visiting Sunway one can immediately see what a visionary like Sunway Group founder and chairman Tan Sri Dr Jeffrey Cheah can achieve in a few decades.

Built on the site of a disused tin mine, a city has risen with shopping malls, shopping strips, hotels, residences, a theme park, a major hospital and an educational precinct, which has Sunway University as its centrepiece.

Although universities differ vastly in age, students remain always young. And, like their contemporaries in Oxford, they are smart, inquisitive and uncynical, so it is always a pleasure to visit.

I feel that there is an enormous pool of young talent in Malaysia that needs the opportunity for learning that outward-facing universities like Sunway can offer.

Tan Sri Dr Cheah's vision to engage with the most illustrious universities in the world, and his success in doing so is truly remarkable. My appointment as Jeffrey Cheah Professorial Fellow allows for all kinds of joint work between our two institutions.

In Brasenose College, through the Jeffrey Cheah Scholar-in-Residence programme, we have a stream of Sunway academics residing in Oxford each year, making connections and fostering the development of joint projects.

As a young university, Sunway will benefit greatly from the bonds of friendship with the oldest university in the UK and, dare I say, the top university in the world.

We are always willing to associate ourselves with Sunway in carrying out collaborative projects in areas of mutual expertise, which can bring renown to our respective institutions and to Malaysia.

Although best known for our work on the biology of HIV infection of macrophages, my lab has had a continuing interest in the biology of more exotic enveloped RNA viruses including dengue, Zika, and Bunyamwera viruses that from time to time cause serious outbreaks around the world, and which in principle could re-emerge as public health problems more widely.

At the beginning of 2020, we were very focused on using the stem cell-based technology we had developed for HIV research to investigate the genetic control of chronic inflammatory processes in both HIV-associated neurocognitive disease and in common neurodegenerative disorders.

As the pandemic began to take hold, however, we realised that our steam age virology expertise was in short supply in the UK and could make a significant contribution to the urgent search for effective new therapies and vaccines for Covid-19.

Accordingly, during March my colleagues and I began the process of reconfiguring the containment level III laboratory suite at the Sir William Dunn School of Pathology, which we had built for HIV research 25 years earlier, to handle the new coronavirus.

This rapid turnaround gained certification by the HSE over Easter, and we set about establishing standardised procedures for evaluating both new candidate drugs to treat Covid-19 infection, and antibodies to provide immunity to infection.

This was in no small measure made possible by generous contributions to the universitys rapid response fund by philanthropic donors. We have been able to recruit and train about a dozen scientists, whose research projects on other viruses had been temporarily suspended during the lockdown, to constitute dedicated teams to run each of these specialised procedures.

I have taken personal responsibility for the team evaluating the neutralising potency of antibodies and related molecules, and it has been very rewarding to be able to evaluate cutting-edge candidate molecules coming, not only from academic and clinical laboratories in Oxford and the Oxford region, but also from biotech companies as far apart as Colorado and Guangzhou.

In a very short time, we have been able to identify extremely promising candidates, the results of which are now already in the public domain, and which are being actively pursued for clinical development.

We have recently developed a new, high throughput technique, which will enable us to evaluate many more samples and recently began an exciting new phase in which we use the technique to investigate the quality of antibody responses made by participants in the first phase of the Oxford Covid-19 vaccine programme.

As lockdown eases, the scientists who have been seconded to the core virus facility are beginning to think once again about returning to their main research projects.

Accordingly, we are actively investigating ways in which we can put the core virology service on a more sustainable footing.

We are very conscious that the world remains vulnerable not only to second waves of SARS-CoV-2 but also to other as yet unidentified emerging viruses, and are determined to play our part in ensuring that future generations have the ability to respond rapidly and effectively.

About Prof William James

A Jeffrey Cheah Professororial Fellow Emeritus and Fellow in Medicine at Brasenose College, Oxford, Prof James is a virologist with a background in genetics and microbiology.

As the Professor of Virology with University of Oxford, he is the principal investigator at the Stem Cell Research Institute of Oxford, running a research lab studying HIV-macrophage biology using stem cell technology.

His research interest since the mid-1980s has been largely focused on the AIDS virus, HIV-1, particularly how it replicates in macrophages and how smart nucleic acids can be developed to prevent its replication.

He focuses on how stem cells can be used to rewrite the defence cells of the brain to make them resistant to HIV. It could one day provide insights into which drugs can be used to help slow down or prevent the neuro-degenerative effects of the virus.

He was also the University of Oxfords Pro Vice-Chancellor for Planning and Resource Allocation from 2011 to 2017.

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The teen only gets to see his 8-month-old daughter over FaceTime these days. Charged with a violent offense, the 17-year-old has been in Greeleys Platte Valley Youth Services Center since March as he awaits his next court date. But with the facility locked down to guard against the novel coronavirus, virtual visits are the best he can do.

Schoolwork consists of packets with little outside help, he alleged. Cloth masks were initially handed out, but they were taken away after staff realized they could be used for self-harm.

At least one youth in the facility has tested positive for COVID-19, he said. (Colorados Division of Youth Services would not confirm).

I feel like some peoples hearts are in the right place, the teen said about public perception of juveniles in detention. The Denver Post is not identifying him because he is a juvenile and has not been convicted. But for others, were criminals, and it dont matter what happens to us. Were here now.

For teens across Colorado, the global pandemic has disrupted their education, socializing and everyday life. So what happens inside youth detention facilities, where theres simply nowhere to go?

Colorados Division of Youth Services is attempting to walk a fine line between avoiding the dangers of isolating youth, while maintaining safe procedures to prevent outbreaks at 11 facilities around the state. While the virus is much more dangerous in older adults, teens on rare occasions have been gravely impacted, and public health experts say COVID-19 can spread easily in that population without people showing symptoms.

Two youth and seven staff members working at state facilities have contracted the new coronavirus as teen offenders still eat together and some still go to class. Adequate testing has been slow to reach youth facilities, while medical masks only recently became available for teens. Meanwhile, the state and some local school districts are engaged in a standoff over sending teachers into detention center classrooms.

Colorado has been one of the nationwide leaders in reducing its juvenile offender population by nearly 30% since the health crisis began, though juvenile justice advocates argue the population is still too high. And as detention centers around the country have suffered widespread outbreaks, some worry that despite precautionary measures, the Centennial State could be next.

In juvenile facilities, jails and prisons across the country, we have seen that waiting to take action until you have an outbreak means you have waited too long, said Elise Logemann, juvenile justice policy counsel for the ACLU of Colorado. DYS is an incubation hotbed for COVID-19.

Leadership with the Division of Youth Services, in interviews and statements, said the department is following all the recommended measures from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the states public health department, has enacted a robust list of prevention steps and is coordinating with local health departments on latest guidance.

We understand and empathize with the family members and other stakeholders that may be concerned about the spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, in a child/family member who resides in a youth center and how this virus may impact them, Madlynn Ruble, spokeswoman for the Colorado Department of Humans Services, said in an email. Ensuring youth are cared for in a safe and healthy environment continues to be the Division of Youth Services greatest concern and our number one priority.

On April 11, Gov. Jared Polis became one of only a few of governorsin the country to issue an executive order on coronavirus prevention at juvenile corrections facilities, urging the Division of Youth Services to release nonviolent offenders who do not pose a threat to the community, as well as reduce the intake of new youth into the facilities.

As a result, the number of detained youth (those who are still pre-trial or waiting to be sentenced) has dropped to 168 from 260 a 35% decrease since March 1. The committed youth population (those who already have been sentenced) has fallen to 265 from 340 a 22% decrease during the same time frame, according to state data.

Most youth within 90 days of their parole dates were released, Anders Jacobson, director of the Division of the Youth Services, said in an interview. Other individuals who committed misdemeanor property crimes alsowere released, and staff is currently looking at letting go some who committed felony property crimes.

However, were not willing to entertain any aggravated or violent juvenile offenders, Jacobson said.

Arnold Hanuman, deputy director for the Colorado District Attorneys Council, said his organization was pleased with this measured approach.

I havent heard a justification to go beyond what theyve done, he said.

Advocates, however, said the 30% reduction is a good start but it needs to go further.

One of the problems is that some youth who are releasable simply have no safe place to return to, said Chris Henderson, executive director of the Office of the Childs Representative.

Nationally, the coronavirus pandemic has led to a historic decrease in juvenile detentions.

A survey of juvenile justice agencies in 30 states by the Annie E. Casey Foundation found that the number of youth in secure detention centers fell by 24% in March a reduction equal to the national decline for all of 2010 to 2017, the organization found.

For those still in detention or commitment facilities, education continues. But how theyre getting it depends on where theyre living.

Poliss executive order exempted these facilities from remote learning, so all youth on the commitment side are still taking in-person classes albeit with restrictions on how many teens can be in a classroom at any given time.

The detention side, however, is more contentious. Of the states eight detention facilities, only Adams Youth Services Center in Brighton and Platte Valley Youth Services Center in Greeley have teachers coming into the facilities, the Division of Youth Services said.

Local school districts provide the teachers for juvenile facilities in Colorado and some have decided that they arent willing to send their educators into these centers during the pandemic despite the governors order.

A spokesman for Pueblo City Schools, for one, noted that the districts staff at the Pueblo Youth Services Center is older and at higher risk for infection.

We took into consideration that staff at that school is an older staff they do have some health complications and their health and safety is our priority, said Dalton Sprouse, spokesman for Pueblo City Schools. We werent willing to put them at risk.

Leaders at the Cherry Creek School District, which provides education for the Marvin W. Foote Youth Services Center in Centennial, also decided that when their schools moved to remote learning this spring, that would include the detention center rather than continue to send teachers into the facility.

Pueblo has been working with the state to get Chromebooks and laptops into the Pueblo Youth Services Center since last July, Smith said, but right now the detained youth are getting the same paper packets as other children in the school district.

The lack of compliance has frustrated youth services officials. When Polis signed the executive order, all principals serving youth centers were notified of the order and the negotiations, Conor Cahill, a Polis spokesman, said in an email.

The division has had conversations with the governors office, (Colorado Department of Education) and the attorney generals office in an effort to problem-solve and ensure compliance with the law and associated order, Ruble, the Department of Human Services spokeswoman, said in a statement. The detention education within youth centers is not based on a contract; rather, it is based on partnership and the expectation in statute and the executive order. Therefore, the Department of Human Services has no current avenue of recourse.

David Domenici, executive director for the Center for Educational Excellence in Alternative Settings, said theres no perfect way to be educating youth inside locked facilities during these times, but that a mix of in-person help and virtual education can be done. Teachers in the high-risk category for COVID-19 should avoid coming in, he said, but if there are good safety and health protocols in place at different facilities, in-person education is a world better than isolating youth for 20 hours a day.

After two months without a positive COVID-19 case among youth inside a Colorado juvenile facility, two offenders recently were confirmed to have contracted the new coronavirus though the Division of Youth Services will not say where they are being held. Neither individual got sick within the youth centers, the department said. One youth has remained in medical quarantine since they entered the facility, while another was in medical isolation before being released a day later.

The state didnt have a positive test among youth until May, but only some two dozen individuals had been formally tested until recently. Last week, all staff and youth inside the Platte Valley center were tested, with 182 of the 185 tests coming back negative, Ruble said. Two results were pending and another needed to be retested.

Jacobson cited a lack of available tests for the reason that so few youth had been tested.

Meanwhile, seven staff members have contracted COVID-19 since the pandemic began, according to department data. The Division of Youth Services refused to provide The Post a list of where these employees worked, citing federal medical-privacy regulations. First Amendment attorneys representing The Post argued in a letter to the state that those regulations should not be relevant to these records.

Masks also took many weeks to become available to youth. Originally, the department handed out cloth masks, but these were then taken away after staff realized the ties that went around the head could be used for self-harm, Ruble said. The 17-year-old in Platte Valley said he watched one youth in his pod pull the metal out from inside the mask.

Two weeks ago, the department received 40,000 medical masks to hand out, Ruble said.

While Colorado has not seen a major outbreak inside its youth facilities, experts have warned these types of buildings are ripe for the virus to spread.

At least 488 youth and 580 staff at juvenile facilities across the U.S. have tested positive for COVID-19, though that number is likely much higher since some states do not report data, according to the Sentencing Project, a national nonprofit organization.

These includes outbreaks at facilities in Louisiana, which led to mass escapes and riots. In a facility outside Richmond, Virginia, 26 inmates and seven staff members contracted the virus, leading the corrections center to stop visitation, suspend schooling, end counseling and lock some teens in their cells 23 hours a day to stem the outbreak.

These places are petri dishes for coronavirus, said Vidhya Ananthakrishnan, director of youth justice at the Columbia Justice Lab in New York.

Stephanie Villafuerte, Colorados child protection ombudsman, said its easy for those inside youth detention centers to get lost in the shuffle.

These are the most hidden kids in our community, she said. And because they are literally hidden from community view, they are literally at the most risk.

The teen inside Platte Valley said some of those inside talk about the virus, while others dont seem to care. Still, if more kids start getting sick, he said, it puts us all in danger, you know?

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ERIE, Colo. (CBS4) Every month during the school year, CBS4, along with Colorado School of Mines & PDC Energy, award the Future Leaders award to a high school student, who is excelling in the STEM fields. CBS4 is committed to recognizing those students even while theyre learning from home.

The Future Leader winner for May is Andrew Woen, a rising senior at Peak to Peak Charter School. While he excels at his classes, Woen is already working to help the world around him.

This is my recycling device, Woen said in a home video.

Woen built a device, called ReDetect. It attaches to waste containers and will tell you if a product can be recycled. He coded the device to recognize the difference between products.

I worked with Eco-Cycle to try to start implementing the recycling devices on Pearl Street, where there are high rates of tourism, and people dont know what to recycle. Sadly, thats been delayed due to the coronavirus, Woen explained.

He took the technology and made it into an app, which is plans to release for free this summer.

Its the idea that we shouldnt make it easy to know how to recycle, its that we should make it too hard not to recycle, he told CBS4.

Woen finds it hard not to come at any problem head on.

I learned that a long time ago, when my Dad had cancer. And I learned that I cant be sad forever, I need to use my sadness and make it into something, Woen said.

He got an internship at the University of Colorado Boulder studying how low frequency electromagnetic energy impacts cancer cells.

In the future, I want to combine that machine learning, neuro-network aspect with that medical care, so that daily biometrics are able to diagnose some different disease, even cancer a lot earlier than we do right now, he said.

This year, Woen pulled together all the great coders at his school to form a Computer Science Honor Society. The group held some fun courses for elementary and middle school students, and programmed some projects to help their school.

Two of my favorite projects are the attendance systems that we created, and the OCR, optical character recognition software. All the teachers love that, and its been going really, really well, he said.

He tutors math, writes songs, plays guitar and piano, and he paints, all to help keep him balanced and connected. And, if thats not enough, hes got a new idea in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.

I want to try to use robotics and some sort off sanitation device to help hospitals clean doorknobs and areas, just to make it safer to traverse those areas.

Woen has no shortage of innovative and amazing ideas.

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Hippocrates, not a bad source at the moment, is thought to have originated the phrase, Drastic times call for drastic measures.

His reference was to disease and extreme cures. But, perhaps, a similar curative might be the prescription for an ailing, diseased political system.

With a primary coming soon for the U.S. Senate nomination, Democrats (along with unaffiliated voters wanting to participate) will be confronted with a choice between two standard-issue candidates, both long on the Colorado scene.

John Hickenlooper and Andrew Romanoff are each able politicians whove been around the block many times. But neither comes close to qualifying as fresh or new. Or, more importantly, as a drastic, on-point response to this particular juncture.

My place is not to offer an endorsement. However, it is to call out and highlight a below-the-radar alternative who merits on-the-radar attention.

The name of that candidate is Trish Zornio. Here are four quick reasons why she might be worthy of a serious look.

First, Zornio has an abundance of brain cells. That still counts for something. Second, she is a scientist; the real kind with real credentials. Third, she is only in her mid-30s and represents generational change in a party demonstrably needing it. Fourth, stating the obvious, shes a she and would break that hard-to-believe barrier of supposedly progressive, enlightened Colorado having never sent a female to the U.S. Senate.

Think of many of the public policy challenges of the coming decade or two. Any such list has to include genetic engineering, artificial intelligence, data privacy, automation and robotics, and biological warfare. Those are just for starters. Add in the global climate. And distressing as it is to contemplate, the coronavirus will not be the last planetary contagion with which we contend.

No one seriously suggests that we have a Senate of 100 scientists to grapple with such questions. But heres a novel idea: How about having one such senator as part of the mix?

The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, the group responsible for all hearings and bill-drafting on matters of science, consists of 26 members. Thats more than one-quarter of the full body. Colorados Sen. Cory Gardner is among the committee roster. The committee includes a marketing consultant; a financial adviser; two nonprofit leaders; two business honchos; a couple of tech sector folks; two farmers or ranchers; three university types; a nurse; a social worker; and, wait for it, eleven lawyers.

But not a single, solitary member with a meaningful background in the sciences.

How does that provide for smart, informed policy-making? How does that even represent critical diversity?

With so much national and even international focus on STEM education (science, technology, engineering and math), and a particular emphasis on encouraging girls and young women into the field, is it too much to expect that a measly 1% of our top legislative institution be comprised of someone with a scientific background and working experience?

True enough, science does not lead to a uniform or monolithic set of conclusions. In fact, that is the very nature of the enterprise to develop and test hypotheses, and push the bounds of knowledge.

Both parties are quick to don the mantle of science when it suits their own predisposed agenda. Further, both parties have their scientific blind spots Republicans, too often, with respect to climate change and Democrats, increasingly, on the changing technology of fetal viability, to name but two such examples.

When either party claims to be, the party of science, grab your hat and know that is a political boast rife with contradictions and inconsistencies.

But that is almost always a case of politicians adopting scientific arguments to bolster a position; not of a scientist making a case grounded, first and foremost, in scientific thinking and methodology.

After growing up in tough circumstances in small-town America, Trish Zornio became the first member of her family to earn an advanced degree. Hers was in clinical neuropsychology. She started her career as a researcher and project manager at the Stanford University School of Medicine, developing an expertise in rare and undiagnosed diseases. Seems just a tad timely.

Shes now been a proud, outdoor-loving, rock-climbing Coloradan for a full decade. On top of the insurgent campaign she is waging, Zornio teaches behavioral neuroscience at the University of Colorado Denver. She also serves as the lead coordinator of the Colorado STEM and Policy Research Initiative.

Clearly, thats not the prototypical political resume. Zornio does not know her way around Colorado boardrooms and the top, deal-making, big-donation law firms. But shes banking on a simple notion, that voters tired of the same old same old might stop voting for the ultra-conventional.

For all her energy and brainpower, timing may be working against Zornio, even in this moment with a premium on scientific knowledge. Also, she may have made a critical misjudgment in foregoing her grassroots manner in favor of a stale caucus and assembly process many years past its sell-by date. Its hard to be a new candidate playing by old, antiquated rules.

COVID and the attendant stay-at-home orders have had the effect of basically freezing that nomination process. Her campaign is now on the backburner, grounded is her word, as she makes a priority of using her perspective to communicate the dos and donts and calm the anxiety of those in her substantial circle.

Colorado Democrats, including Trish Zornio, may well wake up later this month without her having qualified for the June primary ballot. She certainly grasps that possibility, even likelihood.

But just imagine if she could meet the threshold and be part of that field. What a contrast she would offer with spirited intellect, perhaps even dressed in a lab coat perfectly suited to the hour.

Eric Sondermann is a Colorado-based independent political commentator. His column appears regularly on Sundays in ColoradoPolitics. Reach him atEWS@EricSondermann.com; follow him at @EricSondermann

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Given that weve all been staying home lately, it seemed like a good time to talk about our four-legged friends and CBD. In fact, if I think about it, I first saw hemp-derived CBD (Hemp CBD) in the wild at my local pet store here in Seattle. Now CBD is so ubiquitous that I hardly notice it sitting on the counter when I pick up dog treats.

That changed when I started looking into Hemp CBD pet products in preparing for a CLE put on by the Seminar Group. Below are five things I learned about Hemp CBD for pet products in preparing for my presentation atCBD Considerations in the Northwest.

The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is a signaling system found in the cells of most mammals, including humans, cats, and dogs. The ECS is essentially a network of receptors in the brain, organs, tissue, glands and nervous system. The ECS is far from fully understood but is believed to promote homeostasis in mammals, keeping internal systems balanced despite external factors. This can include regulating things like appetite and digestion, motor control, sleep, and muscle and bone growth. Endocannabinoids, produced naturally in the body of mammals, are neurotransmitters that act as messengers in the body to communicate with itself.

Endocannabinoids connect to receptors to relay messages within the body.There are two main endocannabinoid receptors:

Unlike endocannabinoids which are naturally occurring in mammals, phytocannabinoids are produced by the cannabis plant, as well as other plants. Phytocannabinoids include THC, CBD, CBN, and CBG. THC binds to the CB1 receptors, but the way that CBD interacts with ECS is not fully understood in humans or animals, despite the fact thatEpidiolexhas been approved as a drug for treating epilepsy.

The impact of phytocannabinoids on the ECS is far from fully understood, whether in humans or animals, but there are some findings on phytocannabinoids and the ECS in dogs. For example, the US government conductedstudiesand found that dogs have many cannabinoid receptors in their cerebellum, brain stem, and medulla oblongata. This is believed to explain why THC causes static ataxia, an inability to sit still causing shaking and imbalance, in dogs. Remember, sometimes things that are safe for humans are dangerous for animals, including chocolate which is toxic in dogs.

When it comes to CBD the research is limited, but a small clinical trial at Colorado State Universityfound that CBD oil reduced seizures in epileptic dogs meaning that it may have similar effects as found in humans.

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken a position on Hemp CBD in pet products that is very similar to its position on Hemp CBD in food. CBD products intended to have a therapeutic benefit or intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease are drugs under the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. The FDA has sentwarning lettersto manufacturers of Hemp CBD pet products who made such claims. There is no equivalent to dietary supplements for animals, so structure-function claims about Hemp CBD also can classify pet products as drugs.

New animal drugs are subject to pre-market approval. The FDA requires that sponsors of new drugs establish that the drug is safe and effective. At this time the FDA has not approved any drugs for animals.

RELATED: The Relationship Between CBD And Owning Pets Is Deeper Than You Think

Similarly, animal food products are also subject to pre-market approval. Food must be approved for specific species. The FDA has not approved the use of CBD in animal food either.

The FDA regulates pet food labeling but has a powerful partner. The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) establishes model labeling regulations which are in turn implemented by many states. AAFCO is a non-profit, non-governmental agency that doesnt have actual regulatory authority over pet food. Instead, it is an important advisory body that works with the FDA. AAFCO members include state agencies, the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine and the Candian Food Inspection Agency.

According to a statement released by AAFCO in 2019, hemp and hemp products may not be used in animal feed or pet food in the United States. AAFCO reasons that although private companies are working on applications to determine that pet food is safe, those applications have not been approved.

Could Treating Dogs With CBD Save Their Lives?

To really understand the power of AAFCO in regulating animal food, look no further than Colorado. Colorado was one of the first states to embrace hemp and has passed legislation that allows Hemp CBD to be added to man food and dietary supplements, so long as those products are prepared in licensed food handling facilities. But things are different when it comes to pet food.

According to the Colorado Department of Agricultureswebsite, the same is not true for animal feed:

Currently, CDA does not approve registration applications for commercial feed products that contain industrial hemp since it is not an approved ingredient recognized by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO, an organization of state agriculture departments from all 50 states) or the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Center for Veterinary Medicine. CDAs decision not to approve these products complies with AAFCOs position on industrial hemp as well as the positions of other state agriculture departments. Products in the Colorado marketplace containing unapproved ingredients can be subject to Withdrawal from Distribution Orders.

But not every state follows AAFCO. For example,Floridaallows for hemp extract in animal feed.

One of the first states to strongly regulate the sale of Hemp CBD products was Indiana. Back in 2018, Iwroteabout how Indiana had passed comprehensive legislation on labeling and manufacturing Hemp CBD products. Since then, many other states, including Utah and Texas have adopted similar labeling standards, making Indiana a leader in Hemp CBD policy. Thats in large part thanks to Indiana dog and CBD user Teddy McDermott.

RELATED: FDA And USDA Start Making Sense On Hemp CBD

A few months before Indianas Governor Eric Holcolmb signed Indianas CBD legislation, he got involved in a public dispute regarding CBD products and pets. This started when Hammond, Indianas mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. publicly stated that he would be giving his aging dog Teddy, CBD. McDermott did this in defiance of Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hills statement that CBD products were illegal in Indiana. Gov. Holcomb joined the Fido-based fray when he told theTimes of Northwest Indianathat he was open to treating Indianas first dog Henry with CBD oil if it could relieve the miniature schnauzers pain.

Perhaps Governor Holcomb did his research in treating Henry with CBD but I like to think it had to do with McDermotts dog Teddy and his Twitter feud with AG Hill. Dont worry, I have receipts:

Teddy even went so far as to quote-retweet AG Hills praise of former US Attorney General Jeff Sessions rescinding of the Cole Memo.

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My home office during COVID-19 isolation.(Photo: Kevin Duggan/Fort Collins Coloradoan)

I went to work wearing sweatpants this morning. Ill do the same tomorrow and the next day and the next and you get the picture.

And so it goes during these strange times of social distancing aimed at slowing the spread of the dreaded coronavirus. Like many employers, the Coloradoan and its parent company, Gannett, directed employees who could work at home to do so.

The entire office newsroom, advertising, business operations packed up and left to set up makeshift offices in basements and dining rooms across Fort Collins and beyond.

This could go on for several weeks, potentially months. Newsroom staffers are keeping in touch through group video meetings, online chats, email, texts and phone.

We talk about the usual stuff:breaking news, photo assignments, deadlines, long-range projects, our dogs and cats. Its not a great system, but were making it work.

Its a strange way for us to operate, especially when trying to respect the concept of social distancing and avoiding direct contact with people. Thats not in our personal natures nor does it mesh well with traditional journalistic practices.

I like people. I prefer interviewing them face-to-face rather than over the phone or by email. But I cant do that at this time, for reasons beyond company directives and the thoughtful advice of public health experts, including my wife.

I fall into a couple of categories of people who really dont want to be exposed to this coronavirus. Im older than 60, and my immune system is compromised. If I were to get sick, it could be very bad news for me.

So, Im staying home. When I wander outside for a walk or to make a run to a store or the recycling center, I keep a safe distance from other people even as I nod and smile at them and ask how theyre doing.

Ive been through forced isolation before. About year ago, I underwent chemotherapy and a stem cell transplant as part of my treatment for multiple myeloma, a cancer of blood plasma cells. The procedure wiped out my immune system.

Share your story:: Alone, together: We want to hear what your typical day looks like now

After a 15-day stay in the hospital, I was sent home with instructions to strictly limit contact with people for at least a month to avoid catching a cold or something worse. Being isolated was a drag, but it passed.

This time is different, of course. Im much healthier and feel pretty good. And many people across the state, country and world are in the same position. And it could go on a long, long time.

But Im doing OK. The house is well stocked with food and supplies. Im not worried about running out of toilet paper.

Since I cant go to the gym, Im trying to include exercise in my daily routine. I take walks, stretch, randomly pick up and put down heavy objects, although not too heavy.

Work keeps me busy during the day. I try to unplug from the news and relax at night. There are plenty of books, videos, gamesand music around the house to keep me entertained, although I do miss baseball.

I also miss seeing friends and hanging out with colleagues. However, Ive always relished time with my immediate family, so I dont feel bored or lonely.

As long as they dont care what I wear, and we all stay healthy, I think well be all right.

Life as we know it has changed in the blink of an eye businesses, restaurants and gathering spots have shuttered physical locations, places of worship are turning to virtual tools to foster community, and schools are moving to distance learning.

And while we may be physically alone, we are all in this together. We want to hear your stories. What do your days look like now? How has life changed? How has the pandemic affected your life, your family, your job? How has your business innovated and evolved?

We want to hear all the stories from the uplifting to the mundane to the gut-wrenching.

Help us bring the community closer together, while staying safely socially distant.

Submit your first-person essayathttp://bit.ly/alonetogetherco

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Do you have an idea of the natural healing potential that is available in your body?

Read on to find out where your body stores these powerful stem cells.

Adult stem cells are found in the highest concentration in adipose (fat) tissue. In smaller concentrations, they are additionally found in your bone marrow. Beyond what is used for harvesting, stem cells are also found in blood, skin, muscles, and organs.

Adipose tissue provides the largest volume of adult stem cells (1,000 to 2,000 times the number of cells per volume found in bone marrow). Bone marrow provides some stem cells but more importantly provides a large volume of growth factors to aid in the repair process. In addition to adult stem cells, fat tissue also contains numerous other regenerative cells that are important to the healing process.

Stem cells derived from adipose fat tissue have been shown to be a much better source for the repair of cartilage degeneration and recent studies have demonstrated its superior ability to differentiate into cartilage.

There are some myths and misconceptions about stem cells and where the cells come from. Dr. Brandt has dedicated a blog post to the important topic.

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Newswise Launching no earlier than March 6 at 11:50 PM EST, the Johns Hopkins University will send heart muscle tissues, contained in a specially-designed tissue chip the size of a small cellphone, up to the microgravity environment of the International Space Station (ISS) for one month of observation.

The project, led by Deok-Ho Kim, an Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Medicine at The Johns Hopkins University and the projects principal investigator, will hopefully shed light on the aging process and adult heart health, and facilitate the development of treatments for heart muscle diseases.

Scientists already know that humans exposed to space experience changes similar to accelerated aging, so we hope the results can help us better understand and someday counteract the aging process, says Kim.

The researchers also hope the study will demystify why astronauts in space have reduced heart function and are more prone to serious irregular heartbeat; these results could help protect astronauts hearts on long missions in the future, as well as provide information on how to combat heart disease.

Kim and his team used human induced pluripotent stem cells to grow cardiomyocytes, or heart muscle cells, in a bioengineered, miniaturized tissue chip that mimics the function of the adult human heart. While other researchers have studied stem cell-derived heart muscle cells in space before, these studies relied on cells cultured on 2D surfaces, or flat planes, that arent representative of how cells exist and behave in the body, and are therefore underdeveloped compared to their counterparts in adult humans.

The teams tissue platform gives the advantage of the cells residing in a 3D environment, which will allow for better imitation of how cell signals and actions develop as they would in the human body. This 3D environment is possible thanks to a new scaffold biomaterial, or support structure which holds the tissues together, that accelerates development of the heart muscle cells within. This will allow the scientists to collect data useful for understanding the adult human body. Scientists could someday use this data and platform to develop new drugs, among many other applications.

Using a motion sensor magnet setup, the team will receive real-time measurements of how the tissues on the ISS beat. After about one month in space, the tissues will return to Earth and will be analyzed for any differences in gene expression and contraction caused by the extended stay in microgravity. Some of these tissues will be cultured for an additional week on Earth for the researchers to examine any recovery effects. The team will also have identical heart tissues on Earth at the University of Washington to serve as controls.

We hope that this project will give us meaningful data that we can use to understand the hearts structure and how it functions, so that we can improve the health of both astronauts and those down here on Earth, says Kim.

"The entire team is excited to see the results we get from this experiment. If successful, we will embark on the second phase of the study where tissues will be sent up to the ISS once again in two years, but this time, we will be able to test a variety of drugs to see which ones will best ameliorate the potentially harmful effects of microgravity on cardiac function," says Jonathan Tsui, a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at The Johns Hopkins University and a member of Kims lab.

This project is funded by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) and the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) as part of the Tissue Chips in Space initiative in collaboration with the ISS U.S. National Laboratory.

Collaborators on this project include Eun Hyun Ahn of The Johns Hopkins University; Nathan Sniadecki and Alec Smith of The University of Washington; Peter Lee of Ohio State University; and Stefanie Countryman of Bioserve Space Technologies at the University of Colorado Boulder. For space flight the team has worked with BioServe Space Technologies to translate the ground platform into a space flight certified system.

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At Downtowns Healthcare our Medical team is highly trained and have 100s of hours in post graduate study to bring to Colorado a variety of regenerative therapy options. In a regenerative therapy session, growth factors, proteins HA, cytokines and/or medicinal signaling cells are injected into injured or damaged areas to enhance the bodys natural ability to heal tissues. In patients who cannot rebuild as quickly as others, this matrix of cells essentially works more quickly to signal native stem cells to stimulate your bodys natural healing response. Even after one treatment, many of our patients report experiencing a reduction in their pain. In fact, what makes DHC one of the best offices is the following: Our providers skill set is the best of the best. Karen Rea NP has taken 100s of post grad hours in the delivery of joint injections. In fact she teaches other MDs, NPs, PAs throughout the country and is accredited through AANP (American Association of Nurse Practitioners) We always use diagnostic ultrasound in the delivery for visualization and accurate placement of the regenerative treatment. In fact, a recent study stated that when diagnostic ultrasound is used it resulted in a 48% reduction in procedural pain, a 42% reduction in pain scores at outcome, 107% increase in the responder rate.

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We do a very thorough consultation and evaluation to see if one is a candidate. If a patient is, we offer options in regenerative therapy and recommend the one that we feel would give the best results. This is one of the reasons for such a high improvement rate in our office. Though this treatment does not help everyone, a majority of patients report some form of improvement from increased range of motion, less pain, pain scores going from an 8-9 out of 10 to a 0-3, 10 being the most pain. Patients have also reported taking fewer medications such as opioids/over the counter medications and many joint surgeries have been cancelled or postponed as patients have had an increase in function and feel better overall. Call today at 303-292-9992 to schedule a consultation and evaluation to see if you are a candidate.

How Does Regenerative Therapy Work?

Over time, healthy tissue can become dysfunctional due to age and injury. Regenerative therapy treatments help the body through cell signaling to repair and regenerate damaged ones.

Regenerative Therapy For Denver

At Downtowns Healthcare our Medical team is highly trained and have 100s of hours in post graduate study to bring to Colorado a variety of regenerative therapy options. In a regenerative therapy session, growth factors, proteins HA, cytokines and/or medicinal signaling cells are injected into injured or damaged areas to enhance the bodys natural ability to heal tissues. In patients who cannot rebuild as quickly as others, this matrix of cells essentially works more quickly to signal native stem cells to stimulate your bodys natural healing response. Even after one treatment, many of our patients report experiencing a reduction in their pain. In fact, what makes DHC one of the best offices is the following: Our providers skill set is the best of the best. Karen Rea NP has taken 100s of post grad hours in the delivery of joint injections. In fact she teaches other MDs, NPs, PAs throughout the country and is accredited through AANP (American Association of Nurse Practitioners) We always use diagnostic ultrasound in the delivery for visualization and accurate placement of the regenerative treatment. In fact, a recent study stated that when diagnostic ultrasound is used it resulted in a 48% reduction in procedural pain, a 42% reduction in pain scores at outcome, 107% increase in the responder rate.

View the study

We do a very thorough consultation and evaluation to see if one is a candidate. If a patient is, we offer options in regenerative therapy and recommend the one that we feel would give the best results. This is one of the reasons for such a high improvement rate in our office. Though this treatment does not help everyone, a majority of patients report some form of improvement from increased range of motion, less pain, pain scores going from an 8-9 out of 10 to a 0-3, 10 being the most pain. Patients have also reported taking fewer medications such as opioids/over the counter medications and many joint surgeries have been cancelled or postponed as patients have had an increase in function and feel better overall. Call today at 303-292-9992 to schedule a consultation and evaluation to see if you are a candidate.

How Does Regenerative Therapy Work?

Over time, healthy tissue can become dysfunctional due to age and injury. Regenerative therapy treatments help the body through cell signaling to repair and regenerate damaged areas.

My experience at the Downtowns Healthcare Denver CO, was by far, the best experience I have ever had at a medical treatment facility.

Below is the short note I sent to the staff.

Regeneration is a treatment I have never tried before but wish I had this treatment years ago.

Don Manns Experience

As for regeneration facilities, it is my understanding and belief that Downtowns Healthcare Denver CO is the number one facility of its kind in the US. Dr Gary Rademacher and Karen Rea were my treatment providers.

Thank you so very much for your wonderful hospitality, professionalism, care and for my treatments. I have never seen such an incredible health care facility or experienced such professional care. I did not want to leave! Also, thank you for working with me and my schedule.

As I told Gary, on a scale of 1 out of 10, my experience with you and the other staff members was a 100 plus.This morning, I am feeling great and am not experiencing any pain at all.

I look forward to seeing you again.

I would strongly encourage you to consider this option before going forward with knee replacement.

Thank you and I wish you luck.Don

Depending on the cause of your condition will dictate what treatment options will be recommended. We typically will recommend a variety of treatments along with regenerative medicine such as nutritional guidance, some form of rehab whether it be at our office, a referral to a PT and or home exercise. It is critical to identify the cause so that the best treatment options are identified. This also is a reason we feel we get better results than other offices as we focus on rehabbing the area as well.

We strive to help each patient start to feel better as quickly as possible, we know that certain pains and conditions hinder your performance and workflow throughout the day. Come over for a visit if you have any of the following conditions:

Regenerative therapy slows the progression of pain and deterioration in the body. Restoring proper function and mobility in the area or areas of the body affected. Be able to jump around and feel young again, you deserve it.

How Regenerative Therapy In Denver Has Helped Others

Conditions Treated

Depending on the cause of your condition will dictate what treatment options will be recommended. We typically will recommend a variety of treatments along with regenerative medicine such as nutritional guidance, some form of rehab whether it be at our office, a referral to a PT and or home exercise. It is critical to identify the cause so that the best treatment options are identified. This also is a reason we feel we get better results than other offices as we focus on rehabbing the area as well.

We strive to help each patient start to feel better as quickly as possible, we know that certain pains and conditions hinder your performance and workflow throughout the day. Come over for a visit if you have any of the following conditions:

Regenerative therapy slows the progression of pain and deterioration in the body. Restoring proper function and mobility in the area or areas of the body affected. Be able to jump around and feel young again, you deserve it.

How Regenerative Therapy In Denver Has Helped Others

1. PRP Platelet Rich Plasma: Platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections are derived from a sample of the patients own blood. These injections contain plasma with higher concentration platelets than what is normally found in blood. PRP injections attempt to take advantage of the bloods naturally healing properties to repair damaged cartilage, tendons, ligaments, muscles, or even bone.

2. Amniotic Allografts:is allograft tissue derived from the amniotic membrane and fluid. Placental tissue is donated by healthy mothers at the time of scheduled cesarean section. Expectant mothers submit their past medical and social history and a detailed risk assessment is performed. Ultimately, approval of the tissue for use is made by the Medical Director following an intensive and complete medical review and prenatal evaluation prior to delivery. This tissue is rich with the basic components necessary for tissue regeneration including:Growth Factors, Cytokines, Collagen, Fibrinogen, Hyaluronic Acid, Messenger RNA.

Key Characteristics: The extracellular matrix of the amniotic membrane contains a high concentration of cellular scaffolding, cytokines, growth factors and proteins.

3. Umbilical Cord tissue: this regenerative therapy product is derived from Umbilical Cord Tissue Donations. This product contains mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and is rich in growth factors from umbilical cord tissue. These tissues are obtained under informed consents and strict ethical protocols. These tissues are from safe, reliable hospital sources via a non-invasive, simple, and painless procedure.

According to Neil Riordan PA, PhD

Younger cells, as found in umbilical cords, are more energetic in the system and hence have a better chance of persisting and being more effective. First, I believe the best stem cells the ones with the best healing and regenerative power as well as the fewest complications are adult stem cells, which can be obtained from donated umbilical cord blood; umbilical cord tissue from healthy, live births. So umbilical MSCS which come from discarded tissue, are just as good as your own MSCS.

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4. Adipose Tissue: Adipose-derived stem cells come from a patients fat tissue, which is surgically extracted via liposuction under anesthesia. Adipose-derived stem cells are recognized as being an effective mesenchymal stem cell population with enormous potential in different fields of regenerative therapy and stem cell therapy. There are various protocols for adipose derived stem cell isolation.

5. Bone Marrow: Adult stem cells can be extracted from bone marrow by aspiration, typically from the superior iliac crest or the sternum. The bone marrow aspiration (BMA) procedure is a concentrated serum of your own cells, the procedure is considered autologous point-of-care, and we do not expand or manipulate the marrow product other than placing it in a centrifuge.

We use an array of different regenerative treatment options. Based on a thorough history, consultation and evaluation, recommendations will be given on best option for your specific condition.

Research

We encourage people to look into regenerative medicine. There are currently over 4,000 clinical trials being conducted worldwide. Go to clinicaltrials.gov for more information.

Downtowns Healthcare continues to review research, and put into play the most cutting edge treatments to help those who are interested in regenerative medicine.

1. PRP Platelet Rich Plasma: Platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections are derived from a sample of the patients own blood. These injections contain plasma with higher concentration platelets than what is normally found in blood. PRP injections attempt to take advantage of the bloods naturally healing properties to repair damaged cartilage, tendons, ligaments, muscles, or even bone.

2. Amniotic Allografts:is allograft tissue derived from the amniotic membrane and fluid. Placental tissue is donated by healthy mothers at the time of scheduled cesarean section. Expectant mothers submit their past medical and social history and a detailed risk assessment is performed. Ultimately, approval of the tissue for use is made by the Medical Director following an intensive and complete medical review and prenatal evaluation prior to delivery. This tissue is rich with the basic components necessary for tissue regeneration including:Growth Factors, Cytokines, Collagen, Fibrinogen, Hyaluronic Acid, Messenger RNA.

Key Characteristics: The extracellular matrix of the amniotic membrane contains a high concentration of cellular scaffolding, cytokines, growth factors and proteins.

3. Umbilical Cord tissue: this regenerative therapy product is derived from Umbilical Cord Tissue Donations. This product contains mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and is rich in growth factors from umbilical cord tissue. These tissues are obtained under informed consents and strict ethical protocols. These tissues are from safe, reliable hospital sources via a non-invasive, simple, and painless procedure.

According to Neil Riordan PA, PhD

Younger cells, as found in umbilical cords, are more energetic in the system and hence have a better chance of persisting and being more effective. First, I believe the best stem cells the ones with the best healing and regenerative power as well as the fewest complications are adult stem cells, which can be obtained from donated umbilical cord blood; umbilical cord tissue from healthy, live births. So umbilical MSCS which come from discarded tissue, are just as good as your own MSCS.

Click here to view more information

4. Adipose Tissue: Adipose-derived stem cells come from a patients fat tissue, which is surgically extracted via liposuction under anesthesia. Adipose-derived stem cells are recognized as being an effective mesenchymal stem cell population with enormous potential in different fields of regenerative therapy and stem cell therapy. There are various protocols for adipose derived stem cell isolation.

5. Bone Marrow: Adult stem cells can be extracted from bone marrow by aspiration, typically from the superior iliac crest or the sternum. The bone marrow aspiration (BMA) procedure is a concentrated serum of your own cells, the procedure is considered autologous point-of-care, and we do not expand or manipulate the marrow product other than placing it in a centrifuge.

We use an array of different regenerative treatment options. Based on a thorough history, consultation and evaluation, recommendations will be given on best option for your specific condition.

Research

We encourage people to look into regenerative medicine. There are currently over 4,000 clinical trials being conducted worldwide. Go to clinicaltrials.gov for more information.

Downtowns Healthcare continues to review research, and put into play the most cutting edge treatments to help those who are interested in regenerative medicine.

As a disclaimer: Like all medical procedures, Downtowns healthcare procedures have a success and failure rate. Check out our website for testimonials. However, these should not be interpreted as a statements on the effectiveness of our treatments for anyone else. We do a very thorough consultation and evaluation to see if a person is a candidate for care.

When you come in to visit our office, you will quickly learn that all of our services are aimed to treat the underlying condition you suffer from, and not just the symptoms.Your health and overall well-being are very important to us; if you think we can help, don't hesitate to reach out.

When you come in to visit our office, you will quickly learn that all of our services are aimed to treat the underlying condition you suffer from, and not just the symptoms.Your health and overall well-being are very important to us; if you think we can help, don't hesitate to reach out.

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