Tag «Treatment»

MALAYSIA TAKES THE LEAD ON A PUBLIC HEALTH APPROACH TO HEPATITIS C WITH NEW INITIATIVE TO ENHANCE DIAGNOSIS & TREATMENT

Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics (FIND) and Clinical Research Malaysia (CRM) sign Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate in the research and development of an innovative Hep C diagnostic testing strategy Initiative conducted is in continuation of partnership with the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) and in collaboration with the Ministry of Health in …

New report analyzes innovation in dementia treatment, prevention care

Global Coalition on Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease International Call on Countries to Foster Innovation in Dementia Treatment, Prevention, and Care as Global Prevalence Skyrockets Dementia Innovation Readiness Index Issues Call-to-Action for Argentina, Brazil, China, India, and Saudi Arabia to Prioritize National Plans, Earlier Detection and Diagnosis, Quality Care, and Awareness Campaigns (Chicago – July …

FIND AND DNDi TEAM UP TO SUPPORT MALAYSIAN MOH EFFORTS TO SIMPLIFY AND DECENTRALISE HEPATITIS C SCREENING & TREATMENT

INITIATIVE IN MALAYSIA TO ENHANCE COUNTRY’S PUBLIC HEALTH APPROACH TO HEPATITIS C Decentralized screening for hepatitis C virus (HCV) using pre-qualified rapid diagnostic tests will be initiated in Malaysia in an effort to expand the reach of screening initiatives People who screen positive and are subsequently confirmed to have HCV can be linked to direct-acting …

Stem Cell Ophthalmology Treatment Study (SCOTS): Bone Marrow Derived Stem Cells in the treatment of Non-arteritic Ischemic Optic Neuropathy (NAION)

Jeffrey N. Weiss MD, Steven Levy MD , Susan C. Benes MD Background: Ten patients with bilateral visual loss due to sequential non-arteritic ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) underwent autologous bone marrow derived stem cell therapy within the Stem Cell Ophthalmology Treatment Study (SCOTS). SCOTS is an Institutional Review Board approved clinical study utilizing autologous Bone …

Potential new blood test and treatment for babies born too small

New Zealand research could pave the way for a new, safe treatment for babies whose growth in the womb is stunted by problems with the placenta. The research team have also discovered a possible basis for a blood test for mothers that could identify at-risk babies in utero. Fetal growth restriction is …

New functional scoring helps better treatment for SCI during hESC

During the past 2 decades, cell-based therapies for SCI have been researched in several studies. Replacement of damaged neural tissues and re-establishing connections between the central and peripheral nervous system is vital for the treatment strategy for patients with SCI. According to factsheet of WHO, over 5 lakh people are estimated to suffer from …

One child’s story of the search for treatment for kidney disease

Seham’s struggles One child’s story of the search for treatment for kidney disease Seham was just 6 years old when she was first diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. Together with her parents, she travelled hundreds of kilometres in search of diagnosis and treatment, from her home in Razeh District in Sa’ada governorate in Yemen’s north, …

Fetal medicine makes treatment of abnormalities in the unborn child possible; societal lack of awareness of this medical advancement leads to mothers unaware of the advantages she can get at fetal stages itself

Panchkula: 8th August, 2017: Medical advancements in heart treatments have taken giant steps and is poised to treat congenital problems in the heart of a fetus today. The Fetal Medicine department in Paras Bliss Panchkula is headed by Dr. Nupur Shah, who is trained in Fetal Medicine from Delhi & UK. She brings with her a high level of …

Apollo & RMS REGROW bring to India first of its kind innovative cell therapy treatment for Orthopedic Patients

Apollo Hospitals ties up with RMS Regrow exclusively to offer cell therapy for cartilage and bone problems OssronTM for bone treatment is first in the world & Chondron® for cartilage treatment is the first in India and third in the world New Delhi, June 19, 2017: Apollo Hospitals, Asia’s largest and most trusted …

Thalassemia during pregnancy – timely detection, prevention and treatment

Timely diagnosis of Thalassemia will help protect you and your baby Doctors give holistic treatments plans for parents and child if diagnosed positive Patiala, 19th May, 2017: When Ankita was 12 weeks pregnant and received her blood test reports which revealed low hemoglobin and tendency towards anemia, she was devastated. Furthermore, she was diagnosed as …