Advances in Nerve-Cell Production
A Procedure that Converts Bone Marrow Stem Cells into Neurons Could Provide Treatments for Spinal Cord Injury and Brain Trauma.
(PISCATAWAY, NJ) Researchers at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School reported that they successfully converted stem cells taken from adult human bone marrow into nerve cells. The stem cells were placed in a culture and treated with a serum containing antioxidants and chemical growth factor. Approximately 80% of the treated cells converted into nerve cells. This breakthrough raises the hopes for new treatments to repair spinal cord injuries, strokes, and degenerative brain diseases. The findings are being published in the Journal of Neuroscience Research. For more information visit www.pslgroup.com.
Point-of-Care Engagement in Long-Term Care Decreasing Infections
November 26th 2024Get Well’s digital patient engagement platform decreases hospital-acquired infection rates by 31%, improves patient education, and fosters involvement in personalized care plans through real-time interaction tools.
Comprehensive Strategies in Wound Care: Insights From Madhavi Ponnapalli, MD
November 22nd 2024Madhavi Ponnapalli, MD, discusses effective wound care strategies, including debridement techniques, offloading modalities, appropriate dressing selection, compression therapy, and nutritional needs for optimal healing outcomes.
The Leapfrog Group and the Positive Effect on Hospital Hand Hygiene
November 21st 2024The Leapfrog Group enhances hospital safety by publicizing hand hygiene performance, improving patient safety outcomes, and significantly reducing health care-associated infections through transparent standards and monitoring initiatives.
