Astellas Seeks Rigorous Testing and Safety-Related Labeling for Anti-Rejection Medications Aug 11, 2009
About Organ Transplantation. There are nearly 100,000 patients on the waiting list for an organ transplant and 4,000 patients are added to the list each month. (PR Newswire)
Survivor's journey Aug 6, 2009
He said Hawaii's organ transplantation program evolved because of "patients like Jeanette who took a chance. She didn't know me from Adam, whether to trust me or not." ... He said Hawaii's organ transplantation program evolved because of "patients like Jeanette who took a chance. She didn't know me from Adam, whether to trust me or not.". (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Millions of US children low in vitamin D Aug 3, 2009
Distinguished centers of excellence at Montefiore include cardiology and cardiac surgery, cancer care, tissue and organ transplantation, children's health, women's health, surgery and the surgical subspecialties. Montefiore is a national leader in the research and treatment of diabetes, headaches, obesity, cough and sleep disorders, geriatrics and geriatric psychiatry, neurology and neurosurgery, adolescent and family medicine, HIV/AIDS and social and environmental medicine, among many other... (EurekAlert!)
Total cure for fungal infections found Aug 1, 2009
These fungal infections can be deadly for people with compromised immune systems, such as AIDS patients or those undergoing treatment for cancer or organ transplantation. Doctors say Candida albicans are the fourth leading cause of hospital acquired infectious diseases. (India Times, India)
More needs to be done for kidney patients Jul 28, 2009
All these problems can be accrued to the unfortunate shortfall in organ transplantation which is the most effective treatment for kidney failure ... In fact, research has shown that dialysis is by no measure comparable to organ transplantation. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells Repair Heart, Study Shows Jul 22, 2009
One day this regenerative medicine strategy may alleviate the demand for organ transplantation limited by donor shortage, the researchers say. "This iPS innovation lays the groundwork for translational applications," comments Andre Terzic, M.D., Ph. (Science Daily)
Hope for Damaged Heart Muscle Jul 22, 2009
The hope is to one day be able to use iPS cells to repair injuries, helping to alleviate the demand for organ transplantation. "This iPS innovation lays the groundwork for translational applications," senior study author Dr. Andre Terzic, Mayo Clinic physician-scientist, said in the same news release. (MEDLINEplus)
Microscopic 'Beads' Could Help Create 'Designer' Immune Cells That Ignore Transplanted Organs Jul 17, 2009
ScienceDaily (July 16, 2009) The future of organ transplantation could include microscopic beads that create "designer" immune cells to help patients tolerate their new organ, Medical College of Georgia researchers say ... (July 17, 2008) Researchers have determined a novel mechanism through which organ transplantation often leads to cancer, and their findings suggest that targeted therapies may reduce or prevent that. (Science Daily)
Inflammation may trigger Alzheimer's disease, Saint Louis University findings suggest Jul 9, 2009
Saint Louis University School of Medicine is a pioneer in geriatric medicine, organ transplantation, chronic disease prevention, cardiovascular disease, neurosciences and vaccine research, among others. The School of Medicine trains physicians and biomedical scientists, conducts medical research, and provides health services on a local, national and international level. (EurekAlert!)
HIV-related Death: Predicting Fatal Fungal Infections Jul 5, 2009
The risk of developing fungal meningitis from Cryptococcus neoformans rises dramatically when people have weakened immunity, due to HIV infection or other reasons including the use of immunosuppressive drugs after organ transplantation, or for treating autoimmune diseases or cancer. Knowing which patients are most likely to develop fungal meningitis would allow costly drugs for preventing fungal disease to be targeted to those most in need. (Science Daily)
ECMC, Great Lakes define roles Jul 3, 2009
Solid Organ Transplantation Services - Consolidate transplant programs for kidney and pancreas at ECMC, with future expansion expected. Critical Care - Creat a new Great Lakes Health transfer center to allow transfer of critical patients from outlying hospitals. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
DNA Sudoku: Logic Of 'Sudoku' Math Puzzle Used To Vastly Enhance Genome-sequencing Capability Jun 26, 2009
But as sequencing technologies improve and researchers gain the ability to generate sequences for longer segments of the genome, Hannon envisions wider clinical applications for their method such as HLA typing, already an important diagnostic tool for autoimmune diseases, cancer, and for predicting the risk of organ transplantation. Journal reference. (Science Daily)
Freeze-Dried Blood May Save Soldiers Lives Jun 24, 2009
Leading the research is Core Dynamics, a Ness Ziona firm active in the research and development of unique freezing, thawing and freeze-drying technologies for application in blood transfusion, cell preservation and tissue and organ transplantation. If the idea proves itself, it could also have applications in civilian life. (Newsmax)
Novel Discovery In Dendritic Cell Signalling Pathways Pave The Way For New Therapeutic Targets Jun 21, 2009
Currently, drugs[3] such as cyclosporine A and FK506, which are widely used in organ transplantation, work by shutting off a protein called calcineurin, which is needed for triggering the immune response and activating the NFAT pathway. However, these drugs also cause adverse side effects such as kidney damage. (Science Daily)
Researchers Develop Key Brake For Immune Cells In Petri Dish; Hope For Easier Organ Transplantation? Jun 19, 2009
Researchers Develop Key Brake For Immune Cells In Petri Dish; Hope For Easier Organ Transplantation ... Researchers Develop Key Brake For Immune Cells In Petri Dish; Hope For Easier Organ Transplantation. (Science Daily)
B-Cell–Depleting Induction Therapy and Acute Cellular Rejection Jun 18, 2009
Published data on the use of B-cell depletion at induction in nonsensitized patients undergoing organ transplantation are lacking. We conducted an open-label, randomized, controlled trial comparing rituximab, a B-cell depleting, chimeric, anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody, with an anti-CD25 monoclonal. (New England Journal of Medicine)
NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia physician-scientists present at 2009 American Transplant Congress Jun 5, 2009
Dr. Jean Emond, chief of transplantation at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center and the Thomas S. Zimmer Professor of Surgery at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons; and Dr. Dr. Robert S. Brown Jr., director of the Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, chief of the Division of Abdominal Organ Transplantation and the Frank Cardile Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics in Surgery at Columbia University College... (EurekAlert!)
Artificial liver may extend lives Jun 3, 2009
"These studies are looking at how well the system can extend patients' lives until a liver transplant becomes available. We're also interested to see if it can relieve the burden on the patient's liver enough so that it can regenerate and regain some of its function," says Dr. Robert Brown, site principal investigator, chief of the Division of Abdominal Organ Transplantation, and director of the Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
China makes breakthrough in creating pig stem cells Jun 3, 2009
"Pig pluripotent stem cells would be useful in a number of ways, such as precisely engineering transgenic animals for organ transplantation therapies. The pig species is significantly similar to humans in its form and function, and the organ dimensions are largely similar," said Xiao. "We could use embryonic stem cells or induced stem cells to modify the immune-related genes in the pig to make the pig organ compatible to the human immune system.". (Xinhuanet, China)
FDA Approves Reclast(R) to Prevent Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women With Convenient Less Frequent Dosing Jun 1, 2009
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation researches, develops, manufactures and markets leading innovative prescription drugs used to treat a number of diseases and conditions, including those in the cardiovascular, metabolic, cancer, organ transplantation, central nervous system, dermatological, GI and respiratory areas. The company's mission is to improve people's lives by pioneering novel healthcare solutions. (PR Newswire)
Movie Matters: Fall TV lineup holds some promise May 22, 2009
Alex O Laughlin, formerly of CBS s Moonlight, returns with Three Rivers, a show about organ transplantation from three different perspectives. The network is introducing Accidentally on Purpose, a new sitcom starring Dharma and Greg vet Jenna Elfman, to its Monday night comedy lineup. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Which GOP? Powell or Limbaugh? May 12, 2009
This issue will resolve the same way blood transfusion, organ transplantation, and in vitro fertilization ... And it will still result the same way blood transfusion, organ transplantation and in vitro fertilization go. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Isotechnika announces a strategic collaboration and financing with Paladin Labs May 7, 2009
There is a significant unmet medical need in the treatment of both solid organ transplantation and autoimmune disease. It is estimated that the market potential will exceed $4 billion annually in sales for calcineurin inhibitors such as voclosporin by 2010. (Canada Newswire)
Chronic Kidney Disease Raises Risk for Some Cancers May 5, 2009
"So people with chronic kidney disease need cancer screening," Weir added, "and we need to pay attention to how we monitor them for this risk. And it is also important that patients who are referred for organ transplantation, which is one of the best options for people with chronic kidney disease, are carefully worked up regarding immunosuppression, so that we're not transplanting people with [hidden] malignancies.". Dr. Robert Provenzano, chief of nephrology at St. John Hospital and Medical... (MEDLINEplus)
Specialists put 'care' in healthcare too Apr 11, 2009
Without this commitment of time, energy, and resources, Americans would not have unfettered access to dialysis, coronary artery stents, cancer treatment, anesthesia, organ transplantation, correction of birth defects, or countless other improvements to the quality of life. Personally, we know many people who have benefited from these services, and most of them report that their doctor could "diagnose, manage, coordinate, and comfort" - capabilities that Goodman seems unable to appreciate in... (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Easton woman gets liver transplant Apr 11, 2009
This (organ transplantation) is one of the cures available if people really care. Kristen, a Notre Dame University graduate who was working on a master s degree in psychology at Notre Dame s campus in California, plans to return to college after she recovers. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Gene decides whether coral relative will fuse or fight Mar 20, 2009
Such interactions in nature are also of interest because of their resemblance to those that occur in pregnancy and following organ transplantation. Now, Buss and his interdisciplinary colleagues have identified a key invertebrate allorecognition gene. (Xinhuanet, China)
Novel Antibiotics Don't Trigger Resistance Mar 15, 2009
18, 2008) Vital components of modern medicine such as major surgery, organ transplantation, and cancer chemotherapy will be threatened if antibiotic resistance is not tackled urgently, warn. (Apr. (Science Daily)
Northwestern Memorial's Heart Transplant Program No. 1 in Illinois and Among Highest-Rated Nationally Mar 14, 2009
"The collective expertise of Northwestern Memorial's established transplant program helps the heart transplant team thrive. Because we are able to leverage an established infrastructure and system for organ transplantation, our expert heart surgeons and cardiologists are positioned to be equally successful," commented William Cotts, MD, medical director of the Advanced Heart Failure Program at the Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute. Northwestern Memorial's Center for Heart Failure has a 97 percent... (PR Newswire)
West Penn Allegheny courts Cleveland Clinic surgeon Fung Mar 12, 2009
Fung, who directs the organ transplantation center at , was a prot;g; of transplant pioneer Dr. Thomas Starzl at the University of Pittsburgh, where he served as transplant chief for 13 years. He left Pittsburgh in 2004 over differences with the , headed by President and CEO Jeff Romoff. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Hospital: A new surgeon is in town Mar 11, 2009
His training includes six years surgery training and two years sub-specialization in organ transplantation. He is board certified in general surgery and has been recently recertified, as required every 10 years by the American Board of Surgery. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
TB Breakthrough Could Lead To Stronger Vaccine Mar 9, 2009
The scientists used genetically-modified organisms and a drug used for organ transplantation to block BCG s evasive mechanisms, causing it to induce stronger immune responses ... In 1992, the Organ Transplantation Center at the UT Medical School was first to conduct rapamycin clinical trials. (Science Daily)
Major Hurdles Cleared For Bioengineered Organs Mar 2, 2009
"The ability to provide stem cells with a scaffold to grow and differentiate into mature cells could revolutionize the field of organ transplantation," said Geoffrey Gurtner, M.D., Associate Professor of Surgery at Stanford University and a senior researcher involved in the work. To make this advance, Gurtner and colleagues first had to demonstrate that expendable pieces of tissue (called "free flaps") could be sustained in the laboratory. (Science Daily)
New surgical implant tested at U-Iowa prevents total blindness Feb 19, 2009
"But this treatment, similar to organ transplantation cases, subjects patients to life-long use of immunosuppressive drugs that have serious side effects such as osteoporosis, weight gain, potentially life-threatening infection and liver or kidney damage," he added. The new Retisert treatment involves the surgical implantation into the endangered eye of a small plastic tab that contains a slow-release steroid called fluocinoloe acetonide. (EurekAlert!)
SLU unveils lab to train military medics Feb 17, 2009
The school specializes in geriatric medicine, organ transplantation, chronic disease prevention, cardiovascular disease, neurosciences and vaccine research. If you go. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
IMPACT Study Demonstrates That Longer Prophylactic Therapy With Valcyte(R) (Valganciclovir Hydrochloride Tablets) Increases Protection Against CMV - the Most Serious Viral Infection Affecting Transplant Patients Feb 14, 2009
CMV is the most important serious infection complicating solid organ transplantation. Transplant patients may already be infected with CMV prior to transplantation or receive a donor organ infected with CMV.. (PR Newswire)
Building immunity in the womb Feb 8, 2009
The work could have relevance to research on topics as diverse as organ transplantation, mother-to-child transmission of HIV and autoimmune disorders like Type 1 diabetes. Today in Health & Science. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
With Angioplasty, More Is Better Feb 7, 2009
"The results reinforce what we have known for a long time with many other technical procedures, such as organ transplantation or specialized heart surgery: From an institutional and physician perspective, the more procedures performed, the better the outcomes for the patient," senior study investigator and interventional cardiologist Dr. Thomas Aversano said in an AHA news release. He and his colleagues said their findings suggest that the safety and survival rates of patients undergoing... (MEDLINEplus)
