Posts Tagged ‘amputation’

Scientists grow blood vessels using stem cells

Washington, April 7 (ANI): Researchers at University of Western Ontario have succeeded in growing new blood vessels using stem cells from bone marrow, a medical advance that could be used to treat patients with diseases such as peripheral artery disease. It's one of the severe complications often faced by people who've had diabetes for a long time. Reduced blood flow (ischemia) in their limbs can ... Full story

Hindraf leader files fourth habeas corpus application in Malaysian HC

Kuala Lumpur, Mar 28 (ANI): Hindu Rights Action Force (HINDRAF) leader P. Uthayakumar has filed a fourth habeas corpus application in the Malaysian High Court to secure release from detention under the Internal Security Act (ISA). Uthayakumar has filed a notice of motion, a supporting affidavit and a ... Full story

Hindraf leader files fourth habeas corpus application in Malaysian HC

Kuala Lumpur, Mar 28 (ANI): Hindu Rights Action Force (HINDRAF) leader P. Uthayakumar has filed a fourth habeas corpus application in the Malaysian High Court to secure release from detention under the Internal Security Act (ISA). Uthayakumar has filed a notice of motion, a supporting affidavit and a certificate of urgency at the court's criminal registry through his lawyer N. Surendran on Friday, The Star reported. In ... Full story

Bone marrow cells could help heal nerves in diabetics

Washington Feb 5 (ANI): In a novel study, researchers from Emory University were able to successfully restore nerve function in diabetic mice by bone marrow cells transplantation. The team revealed that transplanting cells that replenish blood vessels could restore nerve function in an animal model of diabetic neuropathy. The majority of people with diabetes have some form of neuropathy--damage to the peripheral nerves that can cause a ... Full story