New Research Into the Mechanisms of Gene Regulation Nov 23, 2009
23, 2009) A team led by Penn State's Ross Hardison, T. Ming Chu Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, has taken a large step toward unraveling how regulatory proteins control the production of gene products during development and growth. Working with collaborators including Drs. (Science Daily)
Ironing Out Genetic Cause Of Hemoglobin Problems Oct 13, 2009
5, 2008) Beta-thalassemia is a potentially life-threatening disease that affects red blood cells. Scientists have found a genetic variant that can explain why some people with beta thalassemia seem to be. (Science Daily)
Supporting Italian culture and community Oct 3, 2009
Other charitable efforts consist of annual donations from money raised at our fund-raising events to the National Alzheimer s Association, Cooley s Anemia (Thalassemia- a group of genetic disorders), Don Orione Home and Madonna Queen Shrine for elderly men and women in need of extended medical care and Casa Monte Cassino, whose humanitarian mission is to provide free housing and vital services to those who have brought their blind infants for treatment in hopes of addressing and curing... (Burlington Union, MA)
Ancestral Populations Of India Revealed Sep 24, 2009
(June 20, 2005) Children's Hospital Oakland, a world recognized center for treatment and research of thalassemia, has formed an international network treating patients throughout the world. Thalassemia is the. (Science Daily)
H1N1 scare: Eight deaths in Pune takes toll to 52 Sep 18, 2009
Seven-year-old Sagar Bhalerao, a thalassemia patient, was taken to YCMH on September 13 with severe cough and fever. Since the paediatric ward of the hospital was full, he was taken to a private hospital in Chinchwad, from where he was referred to KEM Hospital the same day, Sagar's uncle Krishna Dedhe told TOI.. (India Times, India)
NFCTR Receives $1.6 Million Grant for Cell Transplant Research Sep 10, 2009
The research is also being applied in new treatments for autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis and inherited disorders such as sickle cell disease and thalassemia. "The NFCTR is one of the foremost research centers dedicated to advancing life-saving medical research technologies... technologies that are being developed right here in Louisville," Yarmuth noted. (Primezone Releases)
China News 2009.09.06 Sep 9, 2009
A spokesperson at the hospital said the 73 year old had a history of Thalassemia. She attended the Accident and Emergency Department for septic shock and flu symptoms and was admitted to the isolation ward soon after. (Xinhuanet, China)
7-Time Olympic Medalist Shannon Miller Endorses StemCyte Sep 5, 2009
They are supporting the largest clinical study for using unrelated cord blood transplantation for thalassemia, one of the most common genetic diseases in the world, and supporting trials investigating regenerative spinal cord therapies. StemCyte is contracted by the US Department of HHS to help establish a public National Cord Blood Inventory for unrelated transplant units. (PR Newswire)
Mother's immune system may block fetal treatments for blood diseases Aug 17, 2009
As prenatal diagnosis has continued to become available for a greater number of congenital diseases, scientists have considered the possibility of correcting blood disorders such as sickle cell disease or thalassemia ... That would include sickle cell disease, thalassemia, and some inherited immunodeficiency diseases. (EurekAlert!)
Placenta: New Source For Harvesting Stem Cells Jun 24, 2009
Furthermore, it is highly likely that placental stem cells, like umbilical cord blood and bone marrow stem cells, can be used to cure chronic blood-related disorders such as sickle cell disease, thalassemia, and leukemia. The study, led by Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland scientists Frans Kuypers, PhD, and Vladimir Serikov, PhD, will be the feature story in the July 2009 issue of Experimental Biology and Medicine. (Science Daily)
Stem Cell Transplants May 20, 2009
Additional applications for stem cells are being researched, like the therapy of immune complex abnormalities, diabetes, sickle cell condition, as well as thalassemia. Being a Candidate for Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant. (Suite101.com)
Private investigations May 9, 2009
However, Clarke Fraser, professor emeritus of human genetics at McGill University, who now resides in Bear River, N.S., writes: "I do not think that there were ever any required premarital tests for genetic diseases, except for thalassemia (a severe anemia) in some Mediterranean countries, where it was quite prevalent.". He says genetic tests are offered to couples before pregnancy or in early pregnancy, "only if they are considered to be at increased risk for a specific genetic disorder.". (Globe and Mail -- Business)
UC Davis gets $7M stem cell research grant May 1, 2009
2 million for preclinical research with embryonic and umbilical cord blood stem cells that have potential for treating sickle cell anemia, thalassemia and bleeding disorders. Jan Nolta, director of the UC Davis Stem Cell Research program, is the principal investigator of the Huntington s disease research project, which received $2. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Working toward a cure Apr 17, 2009
Those interested in learning more, or in making a donation, can go to thalassemia. org. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Seroquel user wants judge to unseal papers for FDA Mar 28, 2009
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Scientists begin to decode the history of human evolution Feb 14, 2009
So great was their value that they became widespread, even though they can cause problems of their own sickle cell anemia, thalassemia and G6PD deficiency, diseases most prevalent in places where malaria was a scourge. Matching Skin Tone to Sunlight. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Groundbreaking study on complex movements of enzymes Feb 12, 2009
The institute is a leader in translational blood diseases, developing new vaccines for infectious diseases and discovering new treatment protocols for previously fatal or debilitating conditions such as cancers, sickle cell disease and thalassemia, diabetes, asthma, HIV/AIDS, pediatric obesity, nutritional deficiencies, birth defects, hemophilia and cystic fibrosis. . (EurekAlert!)
MoU to explore adult treatment options of cord stem cells Feb 10, 2009
CHENNAI: Researchers will soon attempt to expand the therapeutic gains of cord blood stem cells currently used to treat diseases like blood cancer and thalassemia in children to help adults. City-based Jeevan Stem Cell Bank inked an MoU with Nichi-In Centre for Regenerative Medicine (NCRM), Japan here on Monday to conduct joint research on expansion' of stored cord blood stem cells and related applications. (Times of India)
Gene Behind Childhood Anemias Found Feb 7, 2009
Finding could usher in new treatments for sickle cell disease and thalassemia ... THURSDAY, Dec. 4 (HealthDay News) -- Scientists have identified a gene mutation that inhibits the production of fetal hemoglobin and causes two life-threatening anemias -- sickle cell disease and thalassemia ... "The regulation of fetal hemoglobin is probably the most important modifier of the severity of sickle cell anemia and thalassemia.". (MEDLINEplus)
