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OPB | Feb. 3, 2015 1:50 p.m. | Portland

British politicians have voted to allow children to be born using DNA from three people. Its frustrating news for Oregon scientists who pioneered thetechnique.

Mitochondrial DNA is passed to a child from its mother. When the DNA is damaged, healthy mitochondria from a donor can be added to the mothers egg, then fertilized by thefather.

Dr. Shoukhrat Mitalipov with OHSU pioneered the technique on monkeys. Hes thrilled to see it being used, but also frustrated: Of course it would be nice if we could offer this to patients here in the United States and thats I guess where the frustration comes, he said.

For many years, research on human embryonic stem cells was limited by U.S.policy

Mitalipov relied largely on local and philanthropicfunds.

The U.K. would become the first country to permit babies from threepeople.

Religious organizations there are still trying to block the technique, saying its not clear its safe orethical.

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December 29, 2014

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Pregnant women who are obese or eating a diet high in fatty foods could unwittingly be harming their unborn child, according to new research published by the journal Molecular Metabolism.

In the study, researchers from the Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) Doernbecher Childrens Hospital found that a high-fat diet and obesity during pregnancy could damage the hematopoietic (blood-forming) stem cells of the fetal liver that are responsible for creating and sustaining blood and immune system function throughout a persons lifetime.

The life-long burden of a western-style diet on the heart and circulatory system have long been appreciated, the university explained in a statement. However, prior to this study, no one had considered whether the developing blood stem cells might be similarly vulnerable to prenatal high-fat diet and/or maternal obesity.

Our results offer a model for testing whether the effects of a high-fat diet and obesity can be repaired through dietary intervention, a key question when extrapolating this data to human populations, added study co-author Dr. Daniel L. Marks, a professor of pediatric endocrinology in the OHSU School of Medicine and Pap Family Pediatric Research Institute at the hospital.

Several years ago, the researchers developed a mouse model designed to mimic the type of diet consumed by many young women of childbearing age high in fat and simple sugars. Their investigation revealed that maternal overnutrition in mice significantly reduced the size of the fetal liver.

Following that research, Marks joined forces with Dr. Peter Kurre, a stem cell expert and a professor of pediatric oncology in the OHSU School of Medicine and the Pap Family Pediatric Research Institute. Together, they found that the complex changes that occur as a result of this maternal diet and obesity constrains the grown and expansion of blood stem cells in the fetal liver. As a result, this ultimately compromises a childs developing immune system.

In light of the spreading western-style, high-fat diet and accompanying obesity epidemic, this study highlights the need to better understand the previous unrecognized susceptibility of the stem and progenitor cell system, said Kurre. These findings may provide broad context for the rise in immune disease and allergic disposition in children.

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Ramn Zayas, a retired pharmaceutical and medical professional, attended Penn State University. An accomplished writer, his book and screenplay, Spare Parts were profiled as a doctoral dissertation on psychology and drug addiction. Zayas has been writing for19 years on issues related to healthcare, medical issues, ethics, and political affairs.

As illustrated by the photograph, the brain has three protective layers referred to as meninges. The mid layer, referred to as the arachnoid matter, is a net-like membrane and when this membrane becomes inflamed by injury or other cause, adhesive arachnoiditis (ARC) is the result. Stem cell research is underway in attempts to cure this devastating disease. Most research is done at the National Institutes of Health.

Arachnoiditis Stem Cell Treatment. As illustrated by the photograph, the brain has three protective layers referred to as meninges. The mid layer,...

Arachnoiditis Stem Cell Treatment. As illustrated by the photograph, the brain has three protective layers referred to as meninges. The mid layer,...

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Willamette Valley, Oregon and Southwest Washington (PRWEB) October 09, 2014

Local veterinary surgeon Dr. Scott Gustafson is seeking candidates to participate in an investigational study of donor stem cells for dogs with osteoarthritis. Dr. Gustafson has lectured nationally on stem cell therapy and has performed clinical stem cell therapy for seven years. The ultimate goal of this study is to determine if a single injection of donor stem cells into one or two arthritically affected joints can help reduce pain and inflammation in the treated joints.

Candidates for the current investigational study must be older than nine months, weigh more than five and a half pounds, have osteoarthritis of only one or two leg joints, have had pain or lameness for at least three months, and must not have cancer. Joints that will be included in the study and injected under anesthesia include hips, stifles, shoulders, and elbows. Dogs that may be considered must be in good health and undergo a diagnostic work up before qualifying for the study.

Dr. Gustafson and his team coordinate directly with your veterinarian to provide the most advanced veterinary care available. Surgery 4 Pets mobile surgery provides the highest level of care and surgical expertise to your pet, in the hospital of your primary care veterinarian.

In 2007 Dr. Gustafson was credentialed with Vet-Stem, Inc. in the use of Regenerative Veterinary Medicine for arthritis, ligament and tendon injuries, and joint. To date he has provided about 100 stem cell treatments for dogs.

For information about the study, please contact Michael Stewman at mwstew(at)gmail(dot)com

About Vet-Stem, Inc. Since its formation in 2002, Vet-Stem, Inc. has endeavored to improve the lives of animals through regenerative medicine. As the first company in the United States to provide an adipose-derived stem cell service to veterinarians for their patients, Vet-Stem pioneered the use of regenerative stem cells for horses, dogs, and cats. In 2004 the first horse was treated with Vet-Stem Regenerative Cell Therapy. Ten years later Vet-Stem celebrated its 10,000th animal treated. As animal advocates, veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and cell biologists, the team at Vet-Stem tasks themselves with the responsibility of discovering, refining, and bringing to market innovative medical therapies that utilize the bodys own healing and regenerative cells.

Contact: Sue Harman Senior Manager, Clinical Trials Vet-Stem, Inc. 12860 Danielson Court, Suite B Poway, CA 92064 858-748-2004

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Now that Pres. Obama has revoked the Bush administration's restrictions on federal funding of embryonic stem cell research, patients everywhere are wondering how they can participate in a stem cell research study at the clinical level. Unfortunately, except in one special exception (see the Tips section below) it's still too early to talk about clinical research using embryonic stem cells. Scientists are still experimenting with animals to make sure treatments are both safe and effective. As to the Obama action, the National Institutes of Health has to write guidelines for conducting ethical research using federal tax dollars. (That will take until the middle of summer.) Once those guidelines are in place, NIH will begin evaluating research proposals and awarding grant funding. So, the promise of embryonic stem cell research is still far from being fulfilled in a clinical setting.

But there is already a lot of clinical (i.e., human focused) research being done using adult (non-embryonic) stem cells. These clinical trials are being conducted in a variety of diseases and disorders. Here are some tips on how to find and volunteer for clinical stem cell research. (NOTE: Stem cell research involving blood diseases such as leukemia has been ongoing for decades.)

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ARIZONA ARIZONA STEM CELL TREATMENT CENTER TEAM

Robert M Dryden, M.D., FACS, is Medical Director of the Arizona Stem Cell Treatment Center and Arizona Centre Plastic Surgery. Dr. Dryden completed his undergraduate training at the University of California at Davis, where he was Phi Beta Kappa (U. C. Berkeley chapter) and Phi Kappa Phi Honor Societies after only three years. He then matriculated at the University of California, School of Medicine where he was first in his class, elected to Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society and a recipient of the prestigious Merck Award. After doing a rotating surgical and medical internship at the University Oregon in Portland, he completed a residency in ophthalmology at the University California in San Francisco. He was the first fellow in the prestigious fellowship in eye and facial plastic surgery under Drs. Crowell Beard and Marvin Quickert at the University of California. He subsequently spent two years at the National Institutes of Health as a member of the United States Public Health Service and consulted and performed cosmetic and reconstructive surgery at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda. Dr. Dryden has been practicing and teaching in Tucson and Phoenix, Arizona and at the University of Arizona Medical School since 1971. His practice includes eye and facial reconstructive plastic surgery, general cosmetic surgery, bio-identical hormone replacement and stem cell deployment as the Medical Director of the Arizona Center Stem Cell Treatment Center. Dr. Dryden is board certified in ophthalmology as well as board certified in General Cosmetic Surgery by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery where he has been both a Trustee and Treasurer. Dr. Dryden was one of the initial founding members of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive surgery and has served as President and Treasurer of the organization. He also served as a President of the American Society of Cosmetic Breast Surgery. He has published over 90 articles in peer-reviewed journals and book chapters in various textbooks. He is a Clinical Professor at the University of Arizona School of Medicine and Mentor of a fellowship in general cosmetic surgery and has taught doctors from around the world. Additionally, he has spoken and taught both nationally and internationally for 40 years. He is a pioneer in the use and development of the latest innovative surgical techniques in eyelid surgery, facial cosmetic surgery, liposuction surgery and breast surgery.

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PHOENIX STEM CELL TREATMENT CENTER TEAM

Steven M. Gitt, M.D., F.A.C.S. specializes in cosmetic surgery, offering the latest and most innovative techniques in: facial rejuvenation, breast augmentation, laser surgery, liposuction and body contouring and all facets of cosmetic surgery. His patients describe him as caring, compassionate, and understanding and as an excellent listener and communicator. As the founder and medical director of North Valley Plastic Surgery, established in 1993, Dr. Gitt graduated college with distinction from UCLA in 1982 and from medical school with distinction from Wayne State University in 1986. Dr. Gitt was elected to membership in the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) national medical honor society in 1985. Following completion of training in General Surgery at Good Samaritan Hospital in Phoenix, and Plastic Surgery training at the renowned University of Michigan medical center, Dr. Gitt obtained certifications from the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Gitt also holds the prestigious Certificate of Advanced Education in Cosmetic Surgery. He was the founder and original medical director of the Comprehensive Wound Healing Center at Paradise Valley Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Gitt is a board certified plastic surgeon. He is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Always on the leading edge of technology, Dr. Gitt has offered endoscopic procedures such as brow and face lifting, abdominoplasty, and breast augmentation since 1994, carbon dioxide laser resurfacing since 1995, and Photoderm-Intense Pulsed Light Therapy (IPL) since 1996. He has also accumulated extraordinary experience in Fotofacial and Fotofacial-plusT IPL treatments

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Ryan B. Tsujimura, M.D. graduated magna cum laude from the University of Washington in Seattle with a B.S. in Biology. He remained in Seattle where he graduated at the top of his class and earned his Medical Degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine. Dr. Tsujimura initiated his postgraduate training at the Oregon Health Sciences University (University of Oregon) in Portland, Oregon where he did his internship in General Surgery. He then moved to Phoenix where he finished his residency in General Surgery. During this time he became Chief Resident of the Burn Unit and then Chief Resident of Surgery in his last year of training. He was given various awards during his training, but the most meaningful was the distinction made by the Chairman of Surgery/Program Director and Mentor: Ive been training surgeons for over a decade, youre the best surgeon Ive been fortunate enough to train. Certified by the American Board of Surgery, Dr. Tsujimura took an Attending Trauma Surgeon at Maricopa County Hospital. This gave him the opportunity to give back to the community and to teach future surgeons. To help influence the surgeons of tomorrow. During this time, he also entered practice and joined the staff of the Scottsdale Healthcare System performing general and vascular operations. Dedicated to patient care, he rapidly became the surgeon to turn to in a time of need. In the continued pursuit to perfect his skills, Dr. Tsujimura took an educational leave from a busy practice to obtain still further training at the Nationally Accredited by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and RRC (Residency Review Committee), Plastic/Reconstructive and Hand Surgery program at the University of Tennessee. While there, he published and lectured on various topics in Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery. He also became Administrative Chief Resident. Even during his training in plastic surgery, because of his surgical experience he was frequently called to the operating room by staff surgeons in times of crisis.

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