Parkinson's transplant therapy faces setback

Article Abstract:

The experimental technique that uses transplanted fetal tissues to treat Parkinson's disease is not ready to be used, as the clinical tests were not clear. This disease is described to destroy neurons that produce the chemical dopamine, which is required for the normal functioning of the brain.

Care and treatment, Parkinson's disease, Parkinson disease, Fetal tissue transplantation

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Stem-cell paper corrected

Article Abstract:

The controversial issue related to correction of data on stem cell, multipotent adult progenitor cells (MAPCs) research which does not undermine conclusion from the findings concerning the data from journal Blood 2001 and data in a U.S. patent filing is reported.

Legal issues & crime, Company legal issue, Investigations, Records and correspondence, Science publishing, Stem cell research

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Surgeons, seek go-ahead to perform first face transplant

Article Abstract:

A surgical team is asking for the permission to do the first face transplant. The team has submitted a proposal to an ethics review body in the Netherlands. Critics are of the opinion that the risk of the procedure is too high.

Health Care and Social Assistance, Public affairs, HEALTH SERVICES, Ethics, Cosmetic Surgery, Ethical aspects, Surgery, Plastic, Plastic surgery

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