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Stem cell therapy is providing a new paradigm of medical approach in many intractable diseases by regenerating injured or degenerated tissues and is opening the era of regenerative medicine. While...
The possibility to use cord blood stem cells in clinical transplantations has been recently realized. Cord blood was introduced as an alternative source to hematopoietic tissue for allogeneic transplantation following...
Recent progress shows that neurons suitable for transplantation can be generated from neural stem cells (NSCs) in culture, and that the adult brain produces new neurons from its own stem...
INTRODUCTION: Lymphedema develops due to the abnormality of the transport capacity of the lymphatic system. Clinically lymphedema is not only a cosmetic deformity, but also a disabling and distressing condition.
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Peripheral neuropathy is a common neurological disorder and has a variety of identifiable causes such as diabetes, metabolic derangements, neurotoxic substances, and even genetic abnormalities. Even with a thorough evaluation,...
Myocardial infarction is the leading cause of congestive heart failure and deaths in developed countries. Current therapy is limited to the prevention of the progression of ventricular remodeling. The transplantation...
Cough remains the most common reason for patients to seek medical attention. Although the exact prevalence is difficult to estimate, recurrent cough is reported in up to 40% of the...
Fatigue is probably the most common symptom from both acute and chronic illnesses. It can be defined as a pervasive sense of tiredness or lack of energy that may not...
Whole or partial liver transplantation has become one of the main treatment strategies for hepatic failure. The availability of a donor liver is the single most limiting factor in liver...
The 21st century is considered as the era of Biotechnology (BT). Recently, the regenerative medicine using stem cells has been recognized as the future medicine, especially for the devastating diseases...