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Shelby Hedgecock contracted the coronavirus in April and thought she had fought through the worst of it the intense headaches, severe gastrointestinal distress and debilitating fatigue but early last month she started experiencing chest pain and a pounding heartbeat. Her doctor put her on a cardiac monitor and ordered blood tests, which indicated that the previously healthy 29-year-old had sustained heart damage, likely from her bout with COVID-19.

I never thought I would have to worry about a heart attack at 29 years old, Hedgecock told Yahoo News in an interview. I didnt have any complications before COVID-19 no preexisting conditions, no heart issues. I can deal with my taste and smell being dull, I can fight through the debilitating fatigue, but your heart has to last you a really long time.

Hedgecocks primary-care physician has referred her to a cardiologist she will see this week; the heart monitor revealed that Hedgecocks pulse rate is wildly irregular, ranging from 49 to 189 beats per minute, and she has elevated inflammatory markers and platelet counts. She was told to go to the emergency room if her chest pain intensifies before she can see the specialist. A former personal trainer who is now out of breath just from walking around the room, Hedgecock is worried about what the future holds.

She is far from alone in her struggle. Dr. Ossama Samuel is a cardiologist at New Yorks Mount Sinai Hospital, where he routinely sees coronavirus survivors who are contending with cardiac complications. Samuel said his team has treated three young and otherwise healthy coronavirus patients who have developed myocarditis an inflammation of the heart muscle weeks to months after recovering from the virus.

Shelby Hedgecock in a hospital bed. (Shelby Hedgecock)

Myocarditis can affect how the heart pumps blood and trigger rapid or abnormal heart rhythms. It is particularly dangerous for athletes, doctors say, because it can go undetected and can result in a heart attack during strenuous exercise. In recent weeks, some collegiate athletes have reported cardiac complications from the coronavirus, underscoring the seriousness of the condition.

Last month, former Florida State basketball center Michael Ojo died from a heart attack in Serbia; Ojo had recovered from the coronavirus before he collapsed on the basketball court. An Ohio State University cardiologist found that between 10 and 13 percent of university athletes who had recovered from COVID-19 had myocarditis.When the Big Ten athletic conference announced the cancellation of its season last month, Commissioner Kevin Warren cited the risk of heart failure in athletes. Researchers have estimated that up to 20 percent of people who get the coronavirus sustain heart damage.

Samuel said he feels an obligation to warn people, particularly since some of the patients he and Mount Sinai colleagues have seen with myocarditis had only mild cases of the coronavirus months ago.

We are now seeing people three months after COVID who have pericarditis [inflammation of the sac around the heart] or myocarditis, Samuel said. He said he believes a small fraction of coronavirus survivors are sustaining heart damage, but when a disease is so widespread it is concerning that a tiny fraction is still sizable.

Samuel said he worries particularly about athletes participating in team sports, since many live together and spend time in close quarters. Teammates may all get the coronavirus and recover together, Samuel said, but the one who really gets that crazy myocarditis could be at risk of dying through exercise or training.

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Its a concern about what do you do: Should we do sports in general, should we do it in schools, should we do it in college, should we just do it for professionals who understand the risk and they're getting paid? Samuel asked. I hope we dont scare the public, but we should make people aware.

Samuel is recommending that patients recovering from COVID-19 with myocarditis avoid workouts for three to six months.

Todd McDevitt, who runs a stem-cell lab at Gladstone Institutes, which is affiliated with the University of California at San Francisco, recently published images that show how the coronavirus can directly invade the heart muscle. McDevitt said he was so alarmed when he saw a sample of heart muscle cells in a petri dish get diced by the coronavirus that he had trouble sleeping for nights afterward.

Todd McDevitt. (Facebook)

McDevitt said his teams research was spurred by their desire to understand if the coronavirus is entering heart cells and how it is affecting them. He was surprised to see the heart muscle samples he was studying react to a very small amount of the coronavirus, usually within 24 to 48 hours. He said the virus decimated the heart cells in his petri dishes.

Cell nuclei the hubs of all the genetic information, all of the nuclear DNA in many of the cells were gone, McDevitt said. There was a black hole literally where we would normally see the nuclear DNA. Thats also pretty bizarre.

While McDevitts study has not yet been peer-reviewed it is still in pre-print he said he felt compelled to share the findings as soon as possible. He said his team also sampled tissues from three COVID-19 patient autopsies and found similar damage in the heart muscles of those patients, none of whom had been flagged for myocarditis or heart problems while they were alive.

This is probably not the whole story yet, but we think we have insights into the beginning of when the virus would get into some of these people and what it might be doing that is concerning enough that we should probably let people know, because clinicians need to be thinking about this, McDevitt said in an interview. We dont have any means of bringing heart muscle back. ... This virus is [causing] a very different type of injury, and one we haven't seen before.

McDevitt said the chopped-up heart muscles he and his colleagues saw are so concerning because when the microfibers in the muscle are damaged, the heart cant properly contract.

If heart muscle cells are damaged and they cant regenerate themselves, then what youre looking at is someone who could prematurely have heart failure or heart disease due to the virus, McDevitt said. This could be a warning sign for a potential wave of heart disease that we could see in the future, and its in the survivors thats the concern.

McDevitt said he believes the risk of heart disease is serious and one people should consider as they assess their own risk of getting the coronavirus.

I am more scared today of contracting the virus, by far, than I was four months ago, he said.

In lab experiments, infection of heart muscle cells with SARS-CoV-2 caused long fibers to break apart into small pieces, shown above. (Gladstone)

The medical journal the Lancet recently reported that an 11-year-old child had died of myocarditis and heart failure after a bout of COVID-induced multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C). An autopsy showed coronavirus embedded in the childs cardiac tissue.

A recent study from Germany found that 78 percent of patients who had recovered from the coronavirus and who had only mild to moderate symptoms while ill with the disease had indications of cardiac involvement on MRIs conducted more than two months after their initial infection.Lead investigator Eike Nagel said it is concerning to see such widespread cardiac impact; six in 10 of the patients Nagels team studied experienced ongoing myocardial inflammation.

We found an astonishingly high level of cardiac involvement approximately two months after COVID infection, Nagel said in an email. These changes are much milder than observed in patients with severe acute myocarditis.

The scale of the cardiac impact on relatively healthy, young patients surprised many doctors. Nagel said the findings are significant on a population basis, and that the impact of COVID-19 on the heart must be studied more.

Dr. Gregg Fonarow. (UCLA)

Dr. Gregg Fonarow, chief of UCLAs Division of Cardiology and director of the Ahmanson-UCLA Cardiomyopathy Center, said the picture is evolving, but the new studies showing cardiac impact in even young people with mild cases of COVID-19 have raised troubling new questions.

We really do need to take seriously individuals that have had the infection and are having continued symptoms, [and] not just dismiss those symptoms, Fonarow said. There could be, in those who had milder or even asymptomatic cases, the potential for cardiac risk.

Fonarow said it is important to understand whether a more proactive screening and treatment approach is needed to better address the needs of patients who have recovered from the coronavirus and who may still have weakened heart function. Fonarow said he found McDevitts research to be potentially significant because it proves from a mechanistic standpoint that there can be direct cardiac injury from the virus itself.

Even if it were going to impact, say, 2 percent of the people that had COVID-19, when you think of the millions that have been infected, that ends up in absolute terms being a very large number of individuals, Fonarow said in an interview. You dont want people to be unduly alarmed, but on the other hand you dont want individuals to be complacent about, Oh, the mortality rate is so low with COVID-19, I dont really care if Im infected because the chances that it will immediately or in the next few weeks kill me is small enough, I dont need to be concerned. There are other consequences.

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Shelby Hedgecock contracted the coronavirus in April and thought she had fought through the worst of it the intense headaches, severe gastrointestinal distress, and debilitating fatigue but early last month she started experiencing intense chest pain and a pounding heartbeat. Her doctor put her on a cardiac monitor and ordered blood tests, which indicate the previously healthy 29-year-old had sustained heart damage, likely from her bout with COVID-19.

I never thought I would have to worry about a heart attack at 29 years old, Hedgecock told Yahoo News in an interview. I didnt have any complications before COVID-19 no pre-existing conditions, no heart issues. I can deal with my taste and smell being dull; I can fight through the debilitating fatigue, but your heart has to last you a really long time.

Hedgecocks primary care physician has referred her to a cardiologist she will see this week; the heart monitor revealed Hedgecocks pulse rate is wildly irregular, ranging from 49 to 189 beats per minute, and she has elevated inflammatory markers and platelet counts. Hedgecock was told to go to the emergency room if her chest pain intensifies before she can see the specialist. A former personal trainer who is now out of breath just from walking around the room, Hedgecock is worried about what the future holds.

Hedgecock is far from alone in her struggle. Dr. Ossama Samuel is a cardiologist at New Yorks Mount Sinai Hospital, where he routinely sees coronavirus survivors who are contending with cardiac complications. Samuel said his team has treated three young and otherwise healthy coronavirus patients who have developed myocarditis an inflammation of the heart muscle weeks to months after recovering from the virus.

Myocarditis can affect how the heart pumps blood and trigger rapid or abnormal heart rhythms. It is particularly dangerous for athletes, doctors say, because it can go undetected and can result in a heart attack during strenuous exercise. In recent weeks, some collegiate athletes have reported cardiac complications from coronavirus, underscoring the seriousness of the condition.

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Last month, former Florida State basketball center Michael Ojo died from a heart attack in Serbia; Ojo had recovered from coronavirus before he collapsed on the basketball court. An Ohio State University cardiologist found that between 10 and 13 percent of university athletes who had recovered from COVID-19 had myocarditis. When the Big Ten athletic conference announced the cancellation of its season last month, Commissioner Kevin Warren cited the risk of heart failure in athletes. Researchers have estimated that up to 20 percent of people who get coronavirus sustain heart damage.

Samuel said he feels an obligation to warn people, particularly since some of the patients he and other Mount Sinai colleagues have seen with myocarditis had only mild cases of coronavirus months ago.

We are now seeing people three months after COVID who have pericarditis [inflammation of the sac around the heart] or myocarditis, Samuel said. He said he believes a small fraction of coronavirus survivors are sustaining heart damage, but when a disease is so widespread it is concerning that a tiny fraction is still sizable.

Samuel said he worries particularly about athletes participating in team sports since many live together and spend time in close quarters. Teammates may all get coronavirus and recover together, Samuel said, but the one who really gets that crazy myocarditis could be at risk of dying through exercise or training.

Its a concern about what do you do: Should we do sports in general, should we do it in schools, should we do it in college, should we just do it for professionals who understand the risk and theyre getting paid? Samuel asked. I hope we dont scare the public, but we should make people aware.

Samuel is recommending patients recovering from COVID-19 with myocarditis avoid workouts for three to six months.

Todd McDevitt, who runs a stem-cell lab at the University of California at San Francisco-affiliated Gladstone Institutes, recently published images that show how coronavirus can directly invade the heart muscle. McDevitt said he was so alarmed when he saw a sample of heart muscle cells in a petri dish get diced by the coronavirus that he had trouble sleeping for nights afterward.

McDevitt said his teams research was spurred by their desire to understand if the coronavirus is entering heart cells and how it is affecting them. McDevitt was surprised to see the heart muscle samples he was studying react to a very small amount of coronavirus, usually within 24-48 hours. He said the virus decimated the heart cells in his petri dishes.

Cell nuclei the hubs of all the genetic information, all of the nuclear DNA in many of the cells were gone, McDevitt said. There was a black hole literally where we would normally see the nuclear DNA. Thats also pretty bizarre.

While McDevitts study has not yet been peer-reviewed it is still in pre-print he said he felt compelled to share the findings as soon as possible. He said his team also sampled tissues from three COVID-19 patient autopsies and found similar damage in the heart muscles of those patients, none of whom had been flagged for myocarditis or heart problems while they were alive.

This is probably not the whole story yet, but we think we have insights into the beginning of when the virus would get into some of these people and what it might be doing that is concerning enough that we should probably let people know because clinicians need to be thinking about this, McDevitt said in an interview. We dont have any means of bringing heart muscle back. This virus is [causing] a very different type of injury and one we havent seen before.

McDevitt said that the chopped up heart muscles he and his colleagues saw is so concerning because when the microfibers in the muscle are damaged, the heart cant properly contract.

If heart muscle cells are damaged and they cant regenerate themselves, then what youre looking at is someone who could prematurely have heart failure or heart disease due to the virus, McDevitt said. This could be a warning sign for a potential wave of heart disease that we could see in the future, and its in the survivors thats the concern.

McDevitt said that he believes the risk of heart disease is serious and one people should consider as they assess their own risk of getting the coronavirus.

I am more scared today of contracting the virus, by far, than I was four months ago, McDevitt said.

The Lancet recently reported an 11-year-old child had died of myocarditis and heart failure after a bout of COVID-induced multi-system inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C). An autopsy showed coronavirus embedded in the childs cardiac tissue.

A recent study from Germany found that 78 percent of patients who had recovered from coronavirus and who had only mild to moderate symptoms while ill with the disease had indications of cardiac involvement on MRIs conducted more than two months after their initial infection.Lead investigator Eike Nagel said it is concerning to see such widespread cardiac impact; six in 10 of the patients Nagels team studied experienced ongoing myocardial inflammation.

We found an astonishingly high level of cardiac involvement approximately two months after COVID infection, Nagel said in an email. These changes are much milder than observed in patients with severe acute myocarditis.

The scale of the cardiac impact on relatively healthy, young patients surprised many doctors. Nagel said the findings are significant on a population basis, and that the impact of COVID-19 on the heart must be studied more.

Gregg Fonarow, chief of UCLAs Division of Cardiology and director of the Ahmanson-UCLA Cardiomyopathy Center, said the picture is evolving, but the new studies showing cardiac impact in even young people with mild cases of COVID have raised troubling new questions.

We really do need to take seriously individuals that have had the infection and are having continued symptoms [and] not just dismiss those symptoms, Fonarow said. There could be, in those who had milder or even asymptomatic cases, the potential for cardiac risk.

Fonarow said it is important to understand whether a more proactive screening and treatment approach is needed to better address the needs of patients who have recovered from coronavirus and who may still have weakened heart function. Fonarow said he found McDevitts research to be potentially significant because it proves from a mechanistic standpoint that there can be direct cardiac injury from the virus itself.

Even if it were going to impact, say, 2 percent of the people that had COVID 19, when you think of the millions that have been infected that ends up in absolute terms being a very large number of individuals, Fonarow said in an interview. You dont want people to be unduly alarmed, but on the other hand you dont want individuals to be complacent about, Oh, the mortality rate is so low with COVID-19, I dont really care if Im infected because the chances that it will immediately or in the next few weeks kill me is small enough, I dont need to be concerned. There are other consequences.

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Cell, Gene & Tissue-Based Therapy Developers Poised to Break Year-Over-Year Global Financing Records

WASHINGTON, D.C. August 6, 2020 The Alliance for Regenerative Medicine (ARM), the leading international advocacy organization dedicated to realizing the promise of regenerative medicines and advanced therapies, today announces the publication of its H1 2020 Global Sector Report, Innovation in the Time of COVID-19. The report provides an in-depth look at trends and metrics in the gene, cell, and tissue-based therapeutic sector in the midst of the pandemic.

As the voice of the sector globally, ARM regularly publishes sector data reports to showcase clinical and scientific progress, as well as advancements and remaining challenges in the policy environment surrounding cell, gene and tissue-based therapies. The report also includes updated metrics on fundraising and clinical trials from more than 1,000 therapeutic developers worldwide.

Highlights from the H1 2020 Global Sector Report include:

Janet Lambert, CEO of ARM, commented: The regenerative medicine and advanced therapy sector has shown remarkable resilience in the face of many new challenges posed by COVID-19. Most importantly, were continuing to see patients benefit from the profound therapeutic effects of both approved products and those currently in clinical development. ARM will continue to work with our membership and with policymakers in the second half of 2020 to further advance these transformative technologies. We are committed to bringing these life-changing therapies to patients in need.

This report is the latest in ARMs series of global regenerative medicine sector reports, providing up-to-date metrics on financings and the clinical landscape, as well as expert commentary on key trends and progress in the field. The full report is available online here, with key sector metrics and infographics available here. For more information, please visit http://www.alliancerm.org or contact Kaitlyn (Donaldson) Dupont at kdonaldson@alliancerm.org.

About the Alliance for Regenerative Medicine

The Alliance for Regenerative Medicine (ARM) is the leading international advocacy organization dedicated to realizing the promise of regenerative medicines and advanced therapies. ARM promotes legislative, regulatory and reimbursement initiatives to advance this innovative and transformative sector, which includes cell therapies, gene therapies and tissue-based therapies. Early products to market have demonstrated profound, durable and potentially curative benefits that are already helping thousands of patients worldwide, many of whom have no other viable treatment options. Hundreds of additional product candidates contribute to a robust pipeline of potentially life-changing regenerative medicines and advanced therapies. In its 11-year history, ARM has become the voice of the sector, representing the interests of 360+ members worldwide, including small and large companies, academic research institutions, major medical centers and patient groups. To learn more about ARM or to become a member, visit http://www.alliancerm.org.

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LONDON :Human embryos could be susceptible to COVID-19 as early as the second week of pregnancy, if the mother gets sick, potentially affecting the chances of a successful pregnancy, according to a study.

Scientists at the UK's University of Cambridge and California Institute of Technology in the US found that genes thought to play a role in how the SARS-CoV-2 virus infects our cells have been found to be active in embryos as early as during the second week of pregnancy.

While initially recognised as causing respiratory disease, the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19 disease, also affects many other organs, they said.

Advanced age and obesity are risk factors for complications but questions concerning the potential effects on foetal health and successful pregnancy for those infected with SARS-CoV-2 remain largely unanswered, according to the researchers.

In the journal Open Biology, the researchers described how they used technology to culture human embryos through the stage they normally implant in the body of the mother to look at the activity - or 'expression' - of key genes in the embryo. On the surface of the SARS-CoV-2 virus are large 'spike' proteins. Spike proteins bind to ACE2, a protein receptor found on the surface of cells in our body, the researchers explained. Both the spike protein and ACE2 are then cleaved, allowing genetic material from the virus to enter the host cell.

The virus manipulates the host cell's machinery to allow the virus to replicate and spread, they said.

The researchers found patterns of expression of the genes ACE2, which provide the genetic code for the SARS-CoV-2 receptor, and TMPRSS2, which provides the code for a molecule that cleaves both the viral spike protein and the ACE2 receptor, allowing infection to occur.

These genes were expressed during key stages of the embryo's development, and in parts of the embryo that go on to develop into tissues that interact with the maternal blood supply for nutrient exchange.

Gene expression requires that the DNA code is first copied into an RNA message, which then directs the synthesis of the encoded protein.

"Our work suggests that the human embryo could be susceptible to COVID-19 as early as the second week of pregnancy if the mother gets sick," said Professor Magdalena Zernicka-Goetz, who holds positions at both the University of Cambridge and Caltech.

"To know whether this really could happen, it now becomes very important to know whether the ACE2 and TMPRSS2 proteins are made and become correctly positioned at cell surfaces.

If these next steps are also taking place, it is possible that the virus could be transmitted from the mother and infect the embryo's cells," Zernicka-Goetz said.

Professor David Glover, also from Cambridge and Caltech, noted that genes encoding proteins that make cells susceptible to infection by the novel coronavirus become expressed very early on in the embryo's development.

"This is an important stage when the embryo attaches to the mother's womb and undertakes a major remodelling of all of its tissues and for the first time starts to grow," Glover said.

He added that COVID-19 could affect the ability of the embryo to properly implant into the womb or could have implications for future foetal health.

The team said that further research is required using stem cell models and in non-human primates to better understand the risk.

However, they said their findings emphasise the importance for women planning for a family to try to reduce their risk of infection.

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The spinal cord is a bundle of nerves inside the spine that gives your body structure and support. Spinal cord injuries (SCIs) tend to be devastating and most are permanent. Recent research has shown that motor neuron obtained from skin cells could serve as potential treatments for spinal cord injuries, and thus has received considerable research attention. With this, a new door has been opened for treating not only spinal cord injuries, caused by workplace accidents and car crashes, but also Lou Gehrigs disease, known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS.

A research team, led by Professor Jeong Beom Kim and his research team in the School of Life Sciences at UNIST has demonstrated that human fibroblasts can be converted into induced motor neurons (iMNs) by sequentially inducing two transcription factors, POU5F1(OCT4) and LHX3. The research team further investigated the therapeutic effects of iMNs for treating traumatic spinal cord injury using rodent spinal cord injury model. Their findings indicate that the sequential induction of two transcription factors is essential for generating self-renewing iMNICs more efficiently. This method not only ensures large-scale production of pure iMNs, but also facilitates the feasibility of iMNs for SCI treatment.

The spinal cord is responsible for transmitting signals from the brain to the rest of the body, and vice versa. Along with motor and sensory deficits, damage to the spinal cord can cause long-term complications, including limited mobility. Although there are many treatment options available for people with SCI, most of them have adverse side effects that impact therapy. And this is why stem cell (SC) therapies to restore functions of damaged tissues are attracting attention, recently. Among those cells constituting the spinal cord, motor neurons that involved in the regulation of muscle function have emerged as a promising candidate for the stem cell-based therapy for SCIs. Despite these encouraging advances, ethical issue of embryonic stem cells (ESCs) and tumorigenic potential of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) have impeded their translations into clinical trials.

Figure 1. The experimental scheme for the generation of induced motor neurons (iMNs) from human fibroblasts via sequential transduction of two transcription factors.

To overcome these limitations, Professor Kim and his research team established an advanced direct conversion strategy to generate iMNs from human fibroblasts in large-scale with high purity, thereby providing a cell source for the treatment of SCI. These iMNs possessed spinal cord motor neuronal identity and exhibit hallmarks of spinal MNs, such as neuromuscular junction formation capacity and electrophysiological properties in vitro. Importantly, their findings also show that transplantation of iMNs improved locomotor function in rodent SCI model without tumor formation. According to the research team, This proof-of-concept study shows that our functional iMNs can be employed to cell-based therapy as an autologous cell source. Through this, they resolved the problem of immune rejection, and thus reduce the risk of cancer.

In the study, we succeeded in generating iMNs from human fibroblasts by overexpressing POU5F1(OCT4) and LHX3, says Hyunah Lee (Combined MS/Ph.D program of Life Sciences, UNIST), the first author of the study.

Figure 2. Therapeutic effects of iMNs in rat spinal cord injury model in vivo. (A) The position of hindlimbs in control rat and iMN-transplanted rat after 8 weeks of transplantation. (B) C staining analysis of spinal cords after 8 weeks of transplantation (I; Control, J; iMN-transplanted).

The developed motor nerve cell manufacturing method has the advantage of being capable of mass production. A sufficient amount of cells is required for patient clinical treatment, but the existing direct differentiation technique has limited the number of cells that can be obtained. On the other hand, the method developed by the research team is capable of mass production because it undergoes an intermediate cell stage capable of self-renewal. After injecting the produced cells into the spinal cord injury mice, it was confirmed that the lost motor function is restored and the nerves are regenerated in the damaged spinal cord tissue.

Although further investigation on mechanism responsible for cell fate conversion may be needed, our strategy is a safer and simpler methodology that may provide new insights to develop personalized stem cell therapy and drug screening for MN diseases or spinal cord disorders, says Professor Kim. If combined with SuPine Patch, an adhesive hydrogel patches with the purpose of regenerating the damaged spinal cords, its therapeutic effects will be maximized. He adds, As the incidence of spinal cord injury is high due to industrial accidents, synergistic effects with public hospitals specializing in industrial accidents scheduled to be built in Ulsan should be expected.

This study has been jointly carried out with Professor Kims startup company, SuPine Therapeutics Inc. with the support of the Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS). The findings of this research have been published in the 2020 June issue of the online edition of eLife, a renowned academic journal of the European Molecular Biology Organizationl (EMBO).

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Hyunah Lee, Hye Yeong Lee, Byeong Eun Lee, et al., Sequentially induced motor neurons from human fibroblasts facilitate locomotor recovery in a rodent spinal cord injury model, eLife, (2020).

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Stromal vascular fraction is gaining significant importance in various fields, including internal medicine, orthopaedics, plastic and general surgery,and wound healing.

Ease of harvest, abundant availability, and stable phenotype are some factors increasing the demand for stromal vascular fraction. Also, stromal vascular fraction secretes several soluble factors with anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and analgesic effects, which leads to an alternative treatment option for various diseases, significantly benefitting the growth of thestromal vascular fraction marketduring the forecast period.

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Delivery of stromal vascular fraction by intra-articular injection has advantages over surgical implantation, such as less invasiveness, better patient compliance, and lower cost.

The global stromal vascular fraction market was valued atUS$ 76 Mnin 2018, and is expected to witness a CAGR of around4%over the forecast period (2019-2029).

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Stromal vascular fraction has emerged as an efficient alternative in the field of regenerative medication. However, better-structured and significant clinical investigations need to be carried out to demonstrate and define the therapeutic potential of stromal vascular fraction,says a PMR analyst.

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Consistent up-gradation and innovation in methods to recover adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells (ATD-MSCs) for autologous use in regenerative medication applications are expected to offer significant opportunities for the stromal vascular fraction market.

For instance, LipoCell from Tissyou, is furnished with a semipermeable film that separates fat tissues from squander components with the assistance of continuous irrigation. The dialysis of the tissue limits the pressure and trauma to the cell and extracellular matrix, evacuating the blood and oil deposits, which are pro-inflammatory.

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Patients with COVID-19 have been observed to experience a wide variety of symptoms, ranging from a mild cough to acute respiratory failure.So,what causes the most severe cases of coronavirus infection? In some instances,COVID-19 fatalities occur when a patients own immune system inflicts too much damage on the individuals infected organs.

In a general sense, the immune system protects the body from pathogens througha seriesofchemical signaling networks.These signals are received by specificreceptor cells which in turn respond by enhancingimmune responses like inflammation, fever, and cell death.One type of chemical signal that is prevalent in the immune systems response to coronavirus is a cytokine. These tiny proteinscancarry outmany differentfunctions, but the most prevalenttype ofcytokine in coronavirus research is one that promotes inflammation.

In a healthyimmune system, the body must be able to recognize and control the intensity ofimmuneresponses bysignaling for the suppression of a response after its activation. This cycle of enhancing and suppressing immune functions keeps fevers from running too highandinflammation from damaging tissue.As people age, the immune cells that produce cytokines often become less efficient. In some of these patients, there is a lack of balance between signals that promote immune responses and signals that suppress them.When these individuals contract coronavirus, the immune systemmay beactivated in what is called a cytokine storm. During this process, cytokines are sent out in a surge that causes severe amounts ofinflammationin the lungs, leading to tissue damage. At this point,the virus may haveinfected other organs where increasing inflammationwilllead toevenmore damage. If there is a lack of signalingto stop this immune response, organ damage may besufficient to cause death. In patients at risk of experiencing this cytokine storm, professionals are considering using mesenchymal stem cells to prevent and repair tissue damage.

A stem cellis a specific kind of cell thatdoesnot have a specialized function in thebody.Instead,theyhave the potential to differentiate intomanyspecific types of cells, such as red blood cells or neurons. There are three main types of stem cells: embryonic, induced pluripotent, and adult. Adult stem cells, which are found in small quantities in all types of tissue in the human body, are most of interest to researchers seeking to treat COVID-19.Thesetypes ofcells are only capable of developing into limited types of tissue, likely the type that they already reside in. Mesenchymal stem cells(or MSCs)are a type of adult stem cell that may be derived fromseveraldifferent organs, including the bone marrow, fat, and umbilical cords. Theyhave the potential to become the cells that are responsible for creating bone, cartilage, or fat. Aside from their ability to differentiate into other cell types, MSCs have severalother properties that make them of interest in treating COVID-19. First, these stem cellscansuppress the activity of certain immune cells. Evidence suggests that through these functions, MSCs may be able to regulate inflammatory responses.Second, MSCscan secrete growth factors that stimulate the development ofsurrounding cells.

Trials are now taking place totest the efficacy ofMSCs to treat severecomplications from COVID-19. In these studies, MSCs are injected intoapatient experiencingrespiratory infection.The MSCs then accumulate in the lungs, where their regulatory properties counteract or prevent thecytokine storm. The stem cells regenerative properties also serve a purpose to repair and regrow damaged tissue.A recent study conducted in Beijing, China treated seven coronavirus patients who had either critically severe, severe, or normal reactions to the virus. All seven patients exhibited symptoms including shortness of breath, fever, and weakness. Within two days of their MSC transplant, these symptoms had disappeared in all the patients.Manysimilartrials are now being conducted in multiple different countries.

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Salmonella was previously thought to only form biofilms in the environment, such as on food processing surfaces. Biofilms are dense collections of bacteria that stick together on surfaces to protect the bacteria from harsh conditions, including antibiotics and disinfectants. Detecting biofilms in an animal during an infection was a surprise.

In research published today in PLoS Pathogens, a VIDO-InterVac team led by Dr. Aaron White (PhD) discovered that salmonella biofilms were formed in the intestines of infected mice. For the study, the team used a mouse model to replicate human food-borne illness and showed that a biofilm protein called curlithat grows on the surface of bacteriawas connected to negative health outcomes.

Curli are a special type of protein called amyloids. Similar human proteins have been associated with neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimers disease, Parkinsons disease, and Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, or Lou Gehrigs disease). Scientists don't know how these diseases start, but have speculated that something must trigger the accumulation of amyloids.

We are the first to show that a food-borne pathogen can make these types of proteins in the gut, said White, a leading expert on salmonella biofilms and curli amyloids.

There has been speculation that bacteria can stimulate amyloid plaque formation in Alzheimers, Parkinsons and ALS and contribute to disease progression. The discovery of curli in the gut could represent an important link, pointing to a potentially infectious cause for these diseases.

Collaborator Dr. agla Tkel (PhD) and her team from Temple University determined that the presence of curli led to autoimmunity and arthritistwo conditions that are known complications of salmonella infections in humans.

In mice, these reactions were triggered within six weeks of infection, demonstrating that curli can be a major driver of autoimmune responses, said Tkel.

The next step in the research is to confirm that this also occurs in humans, and test if other food-borne pathogens related to salmonella can cause similar autoimmune reactions.

This important discovery suggests that food-borne pathogens could initiate or worsen autoimmunity and have the potential to contribute to amyloid disorders such as Alzheimers and Parkinsons disease, said VIDO-InterVac Director Dr. Volker Gerdts (DVM).

ReferenceIn vivo synthesis of bacterial amyloid curli contributes to joint inflammation during S. Typhimurium infection. Amanda L. Miller et al. PLOS Pathogens,July 9, 2020, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.ppat.1008591.

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The global cell therapy market size was valued at USD 5.8 billion in 2019 and is projected to witness a CAGR of 5.4% during the forecast period. The development of precision medicine and advancements in Advanced Therapies Medicinal Products (ATMPS) in context to their efficiency and manufacturing are expected to be the major drivers for the market. In addition, automation in adult stem cell and cord blood processing and storage are the key technological advancements that have supported the growth of the market for cell therapy.The investment in technological advancements for decentralizing manufacturing of this therapy is anticipated to significantly benefit the market. Miltenyi Biotec is one of the companies that has contributed to the decentralization in manufacturing through its CliniMACS Prodigy device. The device is an all-in-one automated manufacturing system that exhibits the capability of manufacturing various cell types.

An increase in financing and investments in the space to support the launch of new companies is expected to boost the organic revenue growth in the market for cell therapy. For instance, in July 2019, Bayer invested USD 215 million for the launch of Century Therapeutics, a U.S.-based biotechnology startup that aimed at developing therapies for solid tumors and blood cancer. Funding was further increased to USD 250 billion by a USD 35 million contribution from Versant Ventures and Fujifilm Cellular Dynamics.The biomanufacturing companies are working in collaboration with customers and other stakeholders to enhance the clinical development and commercial manufacturing of these therapies. Biomanufacturers and OEMs such as GE healthcare are providing end-to-end flexible technology solutions to accelerate the rapid launch of therapies in the market for cell therapy.The expanding stem cells arena has also triggered the entry of new players in the market for cell therapy. Celularity, Century Therapeutics, Rubius Therapeutics, ViaCyte, Fate Therapeutics, ReNeuron, Magenta Therapeutics, Frequency Therapeutics, Promethera Biosciences, and Cellular Dynamics are some startups that have begun their business in this arena lately.Use-type InsightsThe clinical-use segment is expected to grow lucratively during the forecast period owing to the expanding pipeline for therapies. The number of cancer cellular therapies in the pipeline rose from 753 in 2018 to 1,011 in 2019, as per Cancer Research Institute (CRI). The major application of stem cell treatment is hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for the treatment of the immune system and blood disorders for cancer patients.In Europe, blood stem cells are used for the treatment of more than 26,000 patients each year. These factors have driven the revenue for malignancies and autoimmune disorders segment. Currently, most of the stem cells used are derived from bone marrow, blood, and umbilical cord resulting in the larger revenue share in this segment.On the other hand, cell lines, such as Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells (iPSC) and human Embryonic Stem Cells (hESC) are recognized to possess high growth potential. As a result, a several research entities and companies are making significant investments in R&D pertaining to iPSC- and hESC-derived products.TherapyType Insights of Cell Therapy Market

An inclination of physicians towards therapeutic use of autologous and allogeneic cord blood coupled with rising awareness about the use of cord cells and tissues across various therapeutic areas is driving revenue generation. Currently, the allogeneic therapies segment accounted for the largest share in 2019 in the cell therapy market. The presence of a substantial number of approved products for clinical use has led to the large revenue share of this segment.

Furthermore, the practice of autologous tissue transplantation is restricted by the limited availability of healthy tissue in the patient. Moreover, this type of tissue transplantation is not recommended for young patients wherein tissues are in the growth and development phase. Allogeneic tissue transplantation has effectively addressed the above-mentioned challenges associated with the use of autologous transplantation.However, autologous therapies are growing at the fastest growth rate owing to various advantages over allogeneic therapies, which are expected to boost adoption in this segment. Various advantages include easy availability, no need for HLA-matched donor identification, lower risk of life-threatening complications, a rare occurrence of graft failure, and low mortality rate.

Regional Insights of Cell Therapy Market

The presence of leading universities such as the Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, Stanford University, and Yale Stem Cell Center that support research activities in U.S. is one of the key factor driving the market for cell therapy in North America. Moreover, strong regulatory and financing support from the federal bodies for expansion of this arena in U.S. as well as Canada is driving the market.In Asia Pacific, the market is anticipated to emerge as a lucrative source of revenue owing to the availability of therapies at lower prices coupled with growing awareness among the healthcare entities and patients pertaining the potential of these therapies in chronic disease management. Japan is leading the Asian market for cell therapy, which can be attributed to its fast growth as a hub for research on regenerative medicine.Moreover, the Japan government has recognized regenerative medicine and cell therapy as a key contributor to the countrys economic growth. This has positively influenced the attention of global players towards the Asian market, thereby driving marketing operations in the region.

Market Share Insights of Cell Therapy Market

Some key companies operating in this market for cell therapy are Fibrocell Science, Inc.; JCR Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd.; Kolon TissueGene, Inc.; PHARMICELL Co., Ltd.; Osiris Therapeutics, Inc.; MEDIPOST; Cells for Cells; NuVasive, Inc.; Stemedica Cell Technologies, Inc.; Vericel Corporation; and ANTEROGEN.CO.,LTD. These companies are collaborating with the blood centers and plasma collection centers in order to obtain cells for use in therapeutics development.Several companies have marked their presence in the market by acquiring small and emerging therapy developers. For instance, in August 2019, Bayer acquired BlueRock Therapeutics to establish its position in the market for cell therapy. BlueRock Therapeutics is a U.S. company that relies on a proprietary induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) platform for cell therapy development.Several companies are making an entry in the space through the Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) business model. For example, in April 2019, Hitachi Chemical Co. Ltd. acquired apceth Biopharma GmbH to expand its global footprint in the CDMO market for cell and gene therapy manufacturing.

Segmentations, Sub Segmentations, CAGR, & High-Level Analysis overview of Cell Therapy Market Research ReportThis report forecasts revenue growth at global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2019 to 2030. For the purpose of this study, this market research report has segmented the global cell therapy market on the basis of use-type, therapy-type, and region:

Use-Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2019 2030)

Clinical-use

By Therapeutic Area

Malignancies

Musculoskeletal Disorders

Autoimmune Disorders

Dermatology

Others

By Cell Type

Stem Cell Therapies

BM, Blood, & Umbilical Cord-derived Stem Cells

Adipose derived cells

Others

Non-stem Cell Therapies

Research-use

Therapy Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2019 2030)

Allogeneic Therapies

Autologous Therapies

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INQOVI is the first and only orally administered hypomethylating agent for the treatment for adults with intermediate and high-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) including chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML),1 two blood malignancies.

Approval was based on data from the ASCERTAIN phase 3 study and supporting phase 1 and 2 clinical studies. The ASCERTAIN phase 3 study evaluated the five-day, decitabine exposure equivalence between oral INQOVI and intravenous decitabine. The safety and efficacy of INQOVI was also assessed in the clinical studies.

The review and approval of INQOVI was conducted under the ORBIS initiative from the FDA Oncology Center of Excellence (OCE) with simultaneous submission and regulatory review in the U.S., Canada, and Australia. The FDA also reviewed the NDA under Priority Review status. INQOVI is not currently approved in Australia. INQOVI was formerly named ASTX727, its experimental compound code.

Intravenous or subcutaneous administered hypomethylating agents have been the cornerstone for the treatment of patients with MDS and CMML since the mid-2000s, said Guillermo Garcia-Manero, MD, Professor and Chief of Section of Myelodysplastic Syndromes, Department of Leukemia at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, and Principal Investigator of the ASCERTAIN clinical study. The FDAs approval of INQOVI builds on the proven therapeutic utility of hypomethylating agents in these diseases and offers a new orally administered option that offers patients an alternative to five consecutive days of IV infusions every month during a treatment period that can extend to several months.

Until now, patients with intermediate and high-risk MDS and CMML have not had an approved, orally administered hypomethylating agent option for treatment of their disease, said Mohammad Azab, MD, president and chief medical officer of Astex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. The INQOVI clinical program was designed to deliver an oral alternative to IV decitabine based on comparative decitabine exposure data in the clinical trials, and to assess INQOVIs safety and efficacy profile. As part of the ORBIS project initiative of FDA and Health Canada we were able to share and address information requests simultaneously with both agencies resulting in a more efficient review and completion of assessment in a timely manner. The outcome is expedited availability of this important oral alternative to patients in both countries, added Dr. Azab. We greatly appreciate the FDAs priority review and Health Canadas review of the INQOVI NDA / NDS under Project ORBIS and the approval of a new therapeutic option for patients with these diseases.

INQOVI is an orally administered, fixed-dose combination of the approved anti-cancer DNA hypomethylating agent, decitabine, together with cedazuridine,2 an inhibitor of cytidine deaminase.3 By inhibiting cytidine deaminase in the gut and the liver, INQOVI is designed to allow for oral delivery of decitabine over five days in a given cycle to achieve comparable systemic exposure to IV decitabine (geometric mean ratio of the 5-day cumulative decitabine area-under-the-curve following 5 consecutive once daily doses of INQOVI compared to that of intravenous decitabine was 99% (90% CI: 93, 106).1 The phase 1 and phase 2 clinical study results have been published in Lancet Haematology4 and Blood,5 respectively. The phase 3 ASCERTAIN study data was presented at the American Society of Hematology (ASH) Meeting in Orlando, Florida, in December 2019 by Dr. Garcia-Manero.6

Astexs parent company, Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., and Taiho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. previously announced that, subject to regulatory approvals, commercialization of oral INQOVI in the U.S. and Canada will be conducted by Taiho Oncology, Inc. and Taiho Pharma Canada, Inc. respectively.

Our partnership with Astex is a demonstration of the commitment that Taiho Oncology has to bringing new therapeutic options to patients with cancer, said Tim Whitten, president and chief executive officer of Taiho Oncology, Inc. The approval of INQOVI makes the possibility of at-home hypomethylating agent treatment of intermediate and high-risk MDS and CMML a reality, enabling patients to take their medication from the convenience and comfort of their home. This is especially significant during the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing patients to potentially reduce the number of office visits needed for current IV treatment administration. We look forward to working with all healthcare professionals to help deliver the first new oral HMA treatment alternative for patients with intermediate and high-risk MDS and CMML in nearly fifteen years.

About INQOVI (See https://www.inqovi.com)

INQOVI is indicated for treatment of adult patients with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), including previously treated and untreated, de novo and secondary MDS with the following French-American-British subtypes (refractory anemia, refractory anemia with ringed sideroblasts, refractory anemia with excess blasts, and chronic myelomonocytic leukemia [CMML]) and intermediate-1, intermediate-2, and high-risk International Prognostic Scoring System groups.1

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

Myelosuppression: Fatal and serious myelosuppression can occur with INQOVI. Based on laboratory values, new or worsening thrombocytopenia occurred in 82% of patients, with Grade 3 or 4 occurring in 76%. Neutropenia occurred in 73% of patients, with Grade 3 or 4 occurring in 71%. Anemia occurred in 71% of patients, with Grade 3 or 4 occurring in 55%. Febrile neutropenia occurred in 33% of patients, with Grade 3 or 4 occurring in 32%.

Fatal and serious infectious complications can occur with INQOVI. Pneumonia occurred in 21% of patients, with Grade 3 or 4 occurring in 15%. Sepsis occurred in 14% of patients, with Grade 3 or 4 occurring in 11%. Fatal pneumonia occurred in 1% of patients, fatal sepsis in 1%, and fatal septic shock in 1%.

Obtain complete blood cell counts prior to initiation of INQOVI, prior to each cycle, and as clinically indicated to monitor response and toxicity. Administer growth factors, and antiinfective therapies for treatment or prophylaxis as appropriate. Delay the next cycle and resume at the same or reduced dose as recommended.

Embryo-Fetal Toxicity: INQOVI can cause fetal harm. Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus. Advise patients to use effective contraception during treatment with INQOVI and for 6 months (females) or 3 months (males) after last dose.

ADVERSE REACTIONS

Serious adverse reactions in > 5% of patients included febrile neutropenia (30%), pneumonia (14%), and sepsis (13%). Fatal adverse reactions included sepsis (1%), septic shock (1%), pneumonia (1%), respiratory failure (1%), and one case each of cerebral hemorrhage and sudden death.

The most common adverse reactions ( 20%) were fatigue, constipation, hemorrhage, myalgia, mucositis, arthralgia, nausea, dyspnea, diarrhea, rash, dizziness, febrile neutropenia, edema, headache, cough, decreased appetite, upper respiratory tract infection, pneumonia, and transaminase increased. The most common Grade 3 or 4 laboratory abnormalities (>50%) were leukocytes decreased, platelet count decreased, neutrophil count decreased, and hemoglobin decreased.

USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS

Lactation: Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in the breastfed child, advise women not to breastfeed during treatment with INQOVI and for at least 2 weeks after the last dose.

Renal Impairment: No dosage modification of INQOVI is recommended for patients with mild or moderate renal impairment (creatinine clearance [CLcr] of 30 to 89 mL/min based on Cockcroft-Gault). Due to the potential for increased adverse reactions, monitor patients with moderate renal impairment (CLcr 30 to 59 mL/min) frequently for adverse reactions. INQOVI has not been studied in patients with severe renal impairment (CLcr 15 to 29 mL/min) or end-stage renal disease (ESRD: CLcr <15 mL/min).

Please see the accompanying Full Prescribing Information.

https://www.inqovi.com/pi

To view the FDA Press Release, please see the following link.

https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-approves-new-therapy-myelodysplastic-syndromes-mds-can-be-taken-home

About Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) and Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (CMML)

Myelodysplastic syndromes are a heterogeneous group of hematopoietic stem cell disorders characterized by dysplastic changes in myeloid, erythroid, and megakaryocytic progenitor cells, and associated with cytopenias affecting one or more of the three lineages. U.S. incidence of MDS is estimated to be 10,000 cases per year, although the condition is thought to be under-diagnosed.7,8 The prevalence has been estimated to be from 60,000 to 170,000 in the U.S.9 MDS may evolve into acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in one-third of patients.10 The prognosis for MDS patients is poor; patients die from complications associated with cytopenias (infections and bleeding) or from transformation to AML.

CMML is a clonal hematopoietic malignancy characterized by accumulation of abnormal monocytes in the bone marrow and in blood. The incidence of CMML in the U.S. is approximately 1,100 new cases per year,11 and CMML may transform into AML in 15% to 30% of patients.12 The hypomethylating agents decitabine and azacitidine are effective treatment modalities and are FDA-approved for the treatment of intermediate and high-risk MDS and CMML. These agents are administered by IV infusion, or by large-volume subcutaneous injections.

About Astex, Taiho, and Otsuka

Astex is a leader in innovative drug discovery and development, committed to the fight against cancer. Astex is developing a proprietary pipeline of novel therapies and has multiple partnered products in development under collaborations with leading pharmaceutical companies. Astex is a wholly owned subsidiary of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., based in Tokyo, Japan.

Taiho Oncology, Inc., is a subsidiary of Taiho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. and an indirect subsidiary of Otsuka Holdings Co., Ltd. Taiho has established a world-class clinical development organization that works urgently to develop innovative cancer treatments and has built a commercial business in the U.S. Taiho has an oral oncology pipeline consisting of both novel antimetabolic agents and selectively targeted agents.

Otsuka Pharmaceutical is a global healthcare company with the corporate philosophy: Otsukapeople creating new products for better health worldwide. Otsuka researches, develops, manufactures and markets innovative and original products, with a focus on pharmaceutical products for the treatment of diseases and nutraceutical products for the maintenance of everyday health.

For more information about Astex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. please visit: https://www.astx.com

For more information about Otsuka Pharmaceutical, please visit: https://www.otsuka.co.jp/en/

For more information about Taiho Pharmaceutical, please visit: https://www.taihooncology.com/

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On 6th July 2020, the equity market of Australia ended in red, and the benchmark index S&P/ASX200 went down by 43.3 points to 6014.6. The index has gained 3.43% during the last five days. S&P/ASX 200 Materials (Sector) experienced a fall of 162.1 points to 13,339.2. S&P/ASX 200 Utilities (Sector) moved down by 0.12% to 7,787.8. All Ordinaries stood at 6125.9 with a fall of 37.8 points at the end of the same session.

On ASX, the share price of Mesoblast Limited (ASX: MSB) rose by 11.276% to $3.750 per share. The stock of oOh!Media Limited (ASX: OML) inched up by 9.29% and settled the day at $1.000 per share.

Stock Performance (Source: ASX)

S&P/NZX50 ended the trading session at 11,656, reflecting a rise of 0.77%. The share price of TRS Investments Ltd (NZX: TRS) soared by 50.00% to NZ$0.003 per share. New Talisman Gold Mines Limiteds (NZX: NTL) stock moved up by 16.67% to NZ$0.007 per share. On the other hand, the stock of TIL Logistics Group Ltd (NZX: TLL) plunged by 9.09% to NZ$0.700 per share.

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Mesoblast Limiteds Stock Rose by 11.276% Due to Initiation of An Expanded Access Protocol in the US.

Mesoblast Limited (ASX: MSB) recently announced the initiation of an expanded access protocol (EAP) in the United States for compassionate use of its allogeneic mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) product candidate remestemcel-L in the treatment of COVID-19 infected children with cardiovascular and other complications of the multisystem inflammatory syndrome. For the nine months ended 31st March 2020, the company reported a substantial rise of 113% in revenue to US$31.5 million as compared to US$14.8 million for nine-months ended March 2019.

The manufacturing expenses of the company increased by US$2.5 million to US$15.4 million due to increased expenditure on pre-launch inventory for the potential launch of RYONCIL. The company closed the period with the net cash balance of US$60.1 million.

oOh!Media Limited Ended in Green on 6th July 2020.

oOh!Media Limited (ASX: OML) recently stated that Philippa Kelly has made a change to holdings in the company on 25th June 2020 by acquiring 20,000 fully paid ordinary shares for the consideration of $19,800.00. In response to COVID-19, the company has decreased discretionary spend, negotiated fixed rent expense savings with property partners and slashed its planned capital expenditure to manage its cashflow in the uncertain environment.

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Trusted Business Insights answers what are the scenarios for growth and recovery and whether there will be any lasting structural impact from the unfolding crisis for the Anterior Uveitis Treatment market.

Trusted Business Insights presents an updated and Latest Study on Anterior Uveitis Treatment Market 2019-2026. The report contains market predictions related to market size, revenue, production, CAGR, Consumption, gross margin, price, and other substantial factors. While emphasizing the key driving and restraining forces for this market, the report also offers a complete study of the future trends and developments of the market.The report further elaborates on the micro and macroeconomic aspects including the socio-political landscape that is anticipated to shape the demand of the Anterior Uveitis Treatment market during the forecast period (2019-2029).It also examines the role of the leading market players involved in the industry including their corporate overview, financial summary, and SWOT analysis.

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Industry Insights, Market Size, CAGR, High-Level Analysis: Anterior Uveitis Treatment Market

The global anterior uveitis treatment market size was valued at USD 276.78 million in 2018 and is expected to witness a CAGR of 5.4% over the forecast period. Rising incidence of anterior uveitis is majorly driving growth. This disease causes inflammation in anterior part of the uvea of eye. Treatment for such sight threatening diseases primarily includes corticosteroids and immunosuppressive agents. In most of the cases, corticosteroid eye drops are prescribed.Anterior uveitis could arise due to various other diseases as well, which increases its prevalence. National Health Service, U.K., states that corticosteroid prescription depends on the type of uveitis, as it works by disturbing the normal operations of the immune system. In 2017, 12.7% of the worlds population was over 60 years, and it is expected to increase in the coming years. The predisposition to this disease increases with age.

New developments in applications of products and treatment modalities are ongoing, for instance, Humiras approval for treatment of uveitis was a major breakthrough. Hence, factors such as growing geriatric population, rising incidence of the disease, and new product developments are expected to be some of the driving factors. Redness of eyes, blurring of vision, small size of pupil, and sensitivity to light can be possible symptoms of anterior uveitis, which, if not treated, can result in permanent blindness.Increasing incidence of optical infections coupled with rising awareness about various treatments is likely to aid market growth over the forecast period. High expenditure on healthcare, increasing disposable income, and favorable government regulations are some other drivers of the market. Anterior uveitis is one of the common ocular inflammation types that is reported to primary eye care professionals.Patients with anterior uveitis might have altered Intraocular Pressure (IOP). As a result, blood might cover the anterior chamber, affecting visual acuity. Corticosteroid treatment can result in IOP elevation, which is an adverse effect of the drug type. Some of the major complications associated with this type of eye disease are glaucoma, cataract, cystoid macular edema, and band keratopathy.TreatmentType Insights of Anterior Uveitis Treatment Market

There are various types of treatments available: corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, cycloplegic agents, and anti-TNF agents. Corticosteroids dominated the anterior uveitis treatment market in 2018, as they are first line therapies for anterior uveitis. They are used in the form of eye drops as well as systematic therapy. Corticosteroids are also used in sustained release treatment, i.e., in ocular implants. Some of the topical corticosteroid drugs commonly available are prednisolone acetate, betamethasone, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, fluorometholone, loteprednol, and rimexolone.The anti-TNF agents are used as anti-inflammatory agents, while cycloplegic agents are useful in both diagnosis and treatment of the disease. On the other hand, immunosuppressant drugs act by distorting normal functioning of immune system to relive inflammation. These drugs are mainly used in corticosteroid-resistant cases or chronic uveitis cases.Distribution Channel InsightsOn the basis of distribution channel, hospital pharmacies held the largest share in 2018 due to availability of a wide array of options for management of eye inflammation. Moreover, hospitals provide treatment & care to a large number of patients, making hospital pharmacies a leading segment.

Online pharmacies are expected to show lucrative growth during the forecast period, due to the convenience of delivering the medicines at doorstep. The discounted price that the online pharmacies provide is also a factor that drives the market growth. Although hospital pharmacies have shown a trend of price hike in recent years, their location gives an advantage.

Regional Insights of Anterior Uveitis Treatment Market

North America dominated the market in 2018 owing to the rising prevalence of the disease in the U.S. Presence of key players in the region is also leading to high growth of this regional segment. Development of new methods, such as stem cell therapy, for treatment of ocular diseases and approval of drugs like Humira for treatment of this condition are some of the major driving factors.Increase in per capita healthcare expenditure and rising prevalence of the disease are some of the factors driving the market in the European region. Asia Pacific region is expected to show lucrative growth over the forecast period, owing to presence of a large population. In addition, rising prevalence of this condition is also a factor that can be attributed to regional growth. According to NCBI, sarcoidosis, Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease, and Behcets disease are very common in the Asia Pacific countries and these conditions can result in anterior uveitis.

Market Share Insights of Anterior Uveitis Treatment Market

Some major players of anterior uveitis treatment market are Novartis AG; Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd; AbbVie Inc.; Eyegate Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Clearside Biomedical, Inc.; Aldeyra Therapeutics, Inc.; Aciont Inc.; Sirion Therapeutics, Inc.; UCB Biopharma S.P.R.L.; and Lux Biosciences, Inc. Key manufacturers are increasingly adopting strategic initiatives such as new product development, mergers & acquisitions, and regional expansion. For instance, in 2018, Clearside Biomedical, Inc. submitted a New Drug Application (NDA) to the U.S. FDA for its XIPERE that is intended for treating uveitic macular edema.

Segmentations, Sub Segmentations, CAGR, & High-Level Analysis overview of Anterior Uveitis Treatment Market Research ReportThis report forecasts revenue growth at global, regional, & country levels and provides an analysis on the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2015 2026. For the purpose of this study, this market research report has segmented the anterior uveitis treatment market report on the basis of treatment type, distribution channel, and region:

Treatment Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2019 2030)

Corticosteroids

Cycloplegic Agents

Anti-TNF Agents

Immunosuppressants

Distribution Channel Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2019 2030)

Hospital Pharmacies

Retail Pharmacies

Online Pharmacies

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Dana-Farber Patient Recovering Well After Cancer and the Coronavirus

Pam Dobay is a warrior. In the last three years, the 67-year-old has dealt with a cancer diagnosis and stem cell transplant before recently contracting the coronavirus.

None of it was easy, but today, Dobay is recovering at home. She says she cannot begin to express the gratitude she feels towards everyone who has cared for her, including her Dana-Farber care team and her family.

When this is all over, I want to show everyone at Dana-Farber what they did, and thank them for everything, says Dobay.

A Blood Cancer Diagnosis

In February 2018, Dobay was diagnosed with myelofibrosis, a blood disorder in which the bone marrow is unable to produce healthy red blood cells. Dobays primary care physician first worried something wasnt right after her test results from routine blood work came back abnormal. Myelofibrosis is a precursor condition for leukemia, meaning it puts those who are diagnosed at a much higher chance of developing the disease.

Dobay, who lives in Holbrook, MA, was placed under the care ofCorey Cutler, MD, MPH, medical director of theAdult Stem Cell Transplantation Programat Dana-Farber/Brigham and Womens Cancer Center. Initially, she was given blood transfusions to help her body compensate for the bone marrows inability to produce red blood cells. This treatment is not designed to be a permanent fix, despite being highly effective for a short period of time: Eventually, Dobay would need a bone marrow transplant.

In September 2018, just six months after her diagnosis, Dobay underwent areduced-intensity transplant(sometimes referred to as a mini-transplant). Mini-transplant patients receive lower doses of chemotherapy than are used in a full-intensity transplant, and in general, receive no radiation therapy. The reduced-intensity procedure was developed for older patients and others who often cant tolerate the harsh side effects of full-intensity treatments.

The procedure still proved to be difficult for Dobay, who ended up in the intensive care unit (ICU) due to complications. This was a possibility her care team had prepared for, and slowly, her condition improved. While she still has some symptoms of chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), she and her family including Robert Dobay, her husband of 45 years hoped this would be her toughest test.

This article was originally published on June 18, 2020, by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. It is republished with permission.

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LOS ANGELES As medical experts learn about the novel coronavirus, which continues to exhibit an array of ever-evolving symptoms and long-term effects, researchers have found that the deadly illness can have deleterious impacts on the heart and brain.

A recent study published on June 25 in the journalCell Reports Medicine, found that while COVID-19 is commonly known as a respiratory illness, the disease has also been known to instigate inflammatory responses in the body which can negatively affect the function of ones heart and brain.

According to the study, researchers observed SARS-CoV-2 infecting human heart cells that were grown from stem cells in a lab. Within 72 hours of infection, the virus managed to spread and replicate, killing the heart cells.

The researchers brought up the particularly alarming possibility that if COVID-19 can infect the heart cells in a laboratory setting, it could possibly infect those specific organs, prompting the need for a cardiac-specific antiviral drug screen program.

And those concerns are not unwarranted, according to doctors and other researchers who have been observing and studying the wide range of health problems and negative outcomes that appear to come with the not-yet-fully-known territory of the novel virus.

The most common coronavirus symptoms are fever, a dry cough and shortness of breath and some people are contagious despite never experiencing symptoms. But as the virus continues to spread, less common symptoms are being reported, including loss of smell, vomiting and diarrhea, along with a variety of skin problems and harmful neurological effects.

A recentreportfromDr. Robert Stevens, M.D., the associate director of the Johns Hopkins Precision Medicine Center of Excellence for Neurocritical Care, said that coronavirus patients are continuously experiencing a wide range of disconcerting effects on the brain.

Some of the neural symptoms, according to Johns Hopkins, include:

Patients are also having peripheral nerve issues, such as Guillain-Barr syndrome, which can lead to paralysis and respiratory failure, wrote Stevens. I estimate that at least half of the patients Im seeing in the COVID-19 units have neurological symptoms.

While medical experts have continuously repeated that more is still being discovered about the virus, Stevens listed some possibilities on how COVID-19, a respiratory illness, is making its way to the brain.

The first possible way is that the virus may have the capacity to enter the brain and cause a severe and sudden infection. Cases reported in China and Japan found the viruss genetic material in spinal fluid, and a case in Florida found viral particles in brain cells, Stevens wrote.

He added that viral particles in the brain and spine may occur when the virus enters the body through a patients bloodstream or nerve endings.

The second possibility is that the bodys immune system has an overreaction to the virus, causing severe inflammatory responses that cause organ and tissue damage.

The third theory is the erratic physiological changes the disease causes in the body, which involve extremely high fever and low oxygen levels in the blood, result in harmful effects to the brain.

Stevens added that there has been an abnormal observance of blood clotting that has caused some coronavirus patients to suffer strokes. A stroke could occur if a blood clot were to block or narrow arteries leading to the brain, he said.

Another illness that has been known to impact the brain in patients with COVID-19 is currently being studied by Dr. Mady Hornig, an immunologist and professor of epidemiology at Columbia University.

Hornig said that Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is an illness that has been found in patients who have recovered from coronaviruses such as SARS.

TheCenters for Disease Control and Preventioncites a 2015 report from the nations top medical advisory body, the Institute of Medicine, which says that an estimated 836,000 to 2.5 million Americans suffer from ME/CFS.

The CDC says that people with ME/CFS experience severe fatigue, sleep problems, as well as difficulty with thinking and concentrating while experiencing pain and dizziness.

Hornig said SARS-CoV-1 and MERS have been associated with longer-term difficulties, in which many people appeared to have symptoms of ME/CFS.

Hornig is currently researching the long-term effects of COVID-19, and has been confronted with an array of concerning symptoms that have persisted in patients, as well as herself.

She can personally attest to the variety of symptoms that have been reported in coronavirus patients, ever since she began to experience her own COVID-19 symptoms in April that have continued to impact her daily life for the past few months.

She has also experienced cardiac complications while dealing with the illness.

Since getting sick, Hornig said shes had to carry a pulse oximeter with her, a device which registers her pulse since she began to have tachycardia episodes when her fever began to decline. Tachycardia is a condition that can make a persons heart beat abnormally fast, reducing blood flow to the rest of the body,according to the Mayo Clinic.

Hornigs most recent episode was on June 22. Her pulse registered at 135 beats per minute, which she said occurred just from her sitting at her computer. She said a normal pulse for someone her age would be around 60-70 beats per minute.

The findings on the novel virus potential effects on the heart and brain come as the CDC continues to update itslistof coronavirus symptoms and high-risk conditions for COVID-19 complications.

Notably, the CDC also removed the specific age threshold from the older adult classification. CDC now warns that among adults, risk increases steadily as you age, and its not just those over the age of 65 who are at increased risk for severe illness, the agency wrote.

Johns Hopkins has noted that younger patients in their 30s and 40s are reportedly having strokes as a result of COVID-19.

It may have something to do with the hyperactive blood-clotting system in these patients, Stevens said. Another system that is hyper-activated in patients with COVID-19 is the endothelial system, which consists of the cells that form the barrier between blood vessels and body tissue. This system is more biologically active in younger patients, and the combination of hyperactive endothelial and blood-clotting systems puts these patients at a major risk for developing blood clots.

But Stevens cautioned that more conclusive data is needed before the medical community can say with assurance that younger people are particularly susceptible to strokes caused by the novel coronavirus.

It is also plausible that theres an increase in stroke in COVID-19 patients of all ages, Stevens said.

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ABU DHABI - The Abu Dhabi Stem Cell Centre (ADSCC) has treated more than 2,000 patients suffering from COVID-19, with 1200 already fully recovered from the effects of the virus, according to state news media agency WAM.

ADSCC announced that it had succeeded in ramping up the number of treatments from the 73 in the initial clinical trial.

The large increase was due to a major effort by staff at the centre to treat as many people as possible following the UAE governments decision to make it available free of charge to all moderate-to-high risk COVID-19 patients in the Gulf state.

The Governments decision came after the treatment, which is branded UAECell19, showed efficacy and an impressive safety profile reflected in the absence of significant changes in adverse events reported, an absence of any unexpected serious reactions (such as anaphylaxis, allergic reactions or sudden death) and an absence of any lung complications as determined by radiological exams from inhalation of the nebulized product.

A team of doctors and researchers at ADSCC, led by Dr Yendry Ventura, announced in May they had developed a new treatment for COVID-19 patients.

UAECell19, an autologous stem cells based therapy, appears to help the body fight the virus and makes the disease less harmful.

Following an initial trial, researchers were able to conclude that UAECell19 reduced the duration of hospitalization from 22 days to just six, when compared to patients who had received standard treatment.

Further analyses revealed that patients treated with the stem cells were 3.1 times more likely to recover in less than seven days than those treated with standard therapy, and 67% of the patients who received the stem cells treatment owed this recovery to the new treatment.

ADSCC has since secured intellectual property rights protection for UAECell19, which opens the way for the treatment to be shared widely so more patients can benefit.

ADSCC said researchers were at various stages of several investigatory efforts to establish effectiveness (Phase 3 trial), optimal efficacy of dosage, and efficacy to treat other respiratory diseases such asthma, COPD, and cystic fibrosis.

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Nick Cordero is still recovering from COVID-19 complications and wife Amanda Kloots is asking fans for more of their prayers.

On Tuesday (June 30), the Broadway stars wife, 38, shared a photo of herself smiling with the actor. "Heres hoping for a good week," the fitness trainer captioned the shot. "Prayer warriors please pray that his body gets stronger. Please pray that his Ph levels normalize. Please pray that he can get off blood pressure medicines. I believe in the power of prayer. 'Whatever you ask for in prayer you will receive if you have faith.' - Matthew 21:22."

Fans have remained patient as Kloots shared updates on her husband, who has been been hospitalized at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles for three months. Not only has Cordero had his leg amputated due to complications from the respiratory virus, but he was placed in a medically-induced coma after surgery and started stem cell treatment to help his recovery. Kloots recently revealed that the star lost 65 pounds due to the condition.

Kloots recently shared another update on Cordero, admitting that he's in a "vicious ICU dance circle." "Nick is doing okay. It's just that he's in this vicious ICU dance circle, where one thing goes right and another thing goes wrong, and the thing that was wrong goes right but the thing that goes right then goes wrong," she said on her Instagram Story. "To me, right now, it's just like, 'How do we get out of this vicious circle this circle of the ICU?'"

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By: Lifestyle Desk | New Delhi | Updated: June 27, 2020 12:09:31 pm Heres everything to know about the blood disorder. (Source: Getty Images/Thinkstock)

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited group of blood disorder which is genetic in nature. It is usually transferred from parents to the child during birth i.e. both the parents can be carries of SCD. Healthy RBCs are round in shape, which moves through small blood vessels and carries oxygen to all parts of the body. In someone who has SCD, the RBC becomes sticky and hard and start to look like C- shaped similar to that of a farm tool sickle. The sickle cells die early, which causes a constant shortage of RBC, which leads to low oxygen carriers in the body, mentioned Dr Rahul Bhargava, director and head, haematology and bone marrow transplant, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram. Also, when sickle cells travels they tend to get stuck in small blood vessels and restrict the blood flow. This can cause pain in the joints, chest and other serious problems such as stroke, acute chest syndrome and infections.

Anaemia

SCD can lead to shortage of RBC which makes the patient anaemic. It can lead to less oxygen supply in the body causing fatigue.

Episodes of pain. SCD patients suffer from episodes of periodic pain. Sickle-shaped blood cells can block the flow of blood which in tiny vessels of abdomen, chest and joints, thus leading to pain.

Feet and hands swelling

Sickle-shaped RBC can block then flow of blood which can cause swelling in the hands and feet.

Frequent infections

Sickle cells can damage the spleen and make the person vulnerable to diseases and infections. Vaccination is usually prescribed in childhood to keep infections at bay.

Delayed growth or puberty

RBC is the carrier of oxygen and other nutrients. With low RBC, there is no enough oxygen in the body which can slow the growth in infants and children which leads to delayed puberty in children.

Vision problems

Vision is affected when the flow of blood is affected.

SCD can lead to a lot of complication, including Stroke, acute chest syndrome, pulmonary hypertension, organ damage, blindness, leg ulcers and more such complications.

SCD can be diagnosed with a simple blood test. Parents are advised to get the screening done before conceiving as it is transmitted from parents. For newborns, the test is done in the hospitals as a routine screening. There is no single treatment for SCD patients and it varies from patient to patient on the basis the symptoms. Before starting any medication, consult a haematologist who specialises in blood disorders.

The only cure for SCD is getting a bone marrow transplant (BMT), which is a procedure to replace damaged or destroyed bone marrow with healthy bone marrow stem cells. Stem cells are easily taken from the donor and planted in the recipient. After the BMT procedure, the patient can lead a healthy and normal life.

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Myelofibrosis or osteomyelofibrosis is a myeloproliferative disorder which is characterized by proliferation of abnormal clone of hematopoietic stem cells. Myelofibrosis is a rare type of chronic leukemia which affects the blood forming function of the bone marrow tissue. National Institute of Health (NIH) has listed it as a rare disease as the prevalence of myelofibrosis in UK is as low as 0.5 cases per 100,000 population. The cause of myelofibrosis is the genetic mutation in bone marrow stem cells. The disorder is found to occur mainly in the people of age 50 or more and shows no symptoms at an early stage. The common symptoms associated with myelofibrosis include weakness, fatigue, anemia, splenomegaly (spleen enlargement) and gout. However, the disease progresses very slowly and 10% of the patients eventually develop acute myeloid leukemia. Treatment options for myelofibrosis are mainly to prevent the complications associated with low blood count and splenomegaly.

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The global market for myelofibrosis treatment is expected to grow moderately due to low incidence of a disease. However, increasing incidence of genetic disorders, lifestyle up-gradation and rise in smoking population are the factors which can boost the growth of global myelofibrosis treatment market. The high cost of therapy will the growth of global myelofibrosis treatment market.

The global market for myelofibrosis treatment is segmented on basis of treatment type, end user and geography:

As myelofibrosis is considered as non-curable disease treatment options mainly depend on visible symptoms of a disease. Primary stages of the myelofibrosis are treated with supportive therapies such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy. However, there are serious unmet needs in myelofibrosis treatment market due to lack of disease modifying agents. Approval of JAK1/JAK2 inhibitor Ruxolitinib in 2011 is considered as a breakthrough in myelofibrosis treatment. Stem cell transplantation for the treatment of myelofibrosis also holds tremendous potential for market growth but high cost of therapy is foreseen to limits the growth of the segment.

On the basis of treatment type, the global myelofibrosis treatment market has been segmented into blood transfusion, chemotherapy, androgen therapy and stem cell or bone marrow transplantation. Chemotherapy segment is expected to contribute major share due to easy availability of chemotherapeutic agents. Ruxolitinib is the only chemotherapeutic agent approved by the USFDA specifically for the treatment of myelofibrosis, which will drive the global myelofibrosis treatment market over the forecast period.

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Geographically, global myelofibrosis treatment market is segmented into five regions viz. North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Middle East & Africa. Northe America is anticipated to lead the global myelofibrosis treatment market due to comparatively high prevalence of the disease in the region.

Some of the key market players in the global myelofibrosis treatment market are Incyte Corporation, Novartis AG, Celgene Corporation, Mylan Pharmaceuticals Ulc., Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, Eli Lilly and Company, Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc., AllCells LLC, Lonza Group Ltd., ATCC Inc. and others.

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Michael Schumacher is still surviving as he continues to battle complications from the near-fatal head injury he sustained while skiing in 2013. It was reported that the F1 legend is set to undergo another round of stem cell procedure that will help regenerate his nervous system.

Facts about the reported new operation on Schumi

With this surgery, his family and doctors are hoping that he will be able to recover functions in parts of his body. This is because it is aimed at his sensory system that was affected by his injuries.

The Daily Mail reported that currently, Michael Schumacher is being treated and cared for by French cardiologist Dr. Philippe Menasche, a medical expert specializing in stem cell research. It was revealed that a series of surgeries are needed for this treatment, so this is just one of the racing champs operations for his recovery.

In an article that appeared in an Italian publication Le Dauphine, it was reported that Dr. Menasche will do seminal heart surgery on Schumi in his next surgery schedule. It was added that this will take place soon, but the exact date was not revealed.

It is also believed that this will be the second time that the said doctor is operating on Michael Schumacher. The first procedure was said to have been done in September 2019, and Schumi was in the hospital for about three days. At any rate, in this operation, his damaged cells will be replaced with healthy ones that will be taken from his bone marrow.

An experimental stem-cell surgery?

Michael Schumacher has not recovered from his accident that happened more than six years ago. He is currently being treated in his own home in Switzerland, but his exact condition is still a mystery since his family continues to keep everything related to his health a secret.

Dr. Nicola Acciari, a leading neurosurgeon, previously claimed that Michael Schumacher has osteoporosis and suffering from muscle atrophy since he is unable to move for years. The goal is to regenerate Michaels nervous system, The Sun quoted him as saying in connection to the stem cell therapy.

However, Jean-Michel Dcugis, a French journalist, shared to British daily national newspaper, The Times, that the procedure is experimental at this point since Dr. Menasche is actually a cardiologist.

"Our sources say that Michael Schumacher is receiving stem cell perfusions that produce a systemic anti-inflammatory effect, The Sun quoted Dcugis as saying. "It's quite mysterious as Menasch works only on the heart. He is carrying out experiments with secretome that is made by a laboratory from new stem cells and injected into veins, until now only on animals.

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Washington, July 2 : Anthony Fauci, the top US expert in infectious diseases, has expressed his concern over the sudden spike of COVID-19 cases in the country, warning of the risk of a greater outbreak if the latest surge is not controlled.

We got hit very badly, worse than any country, with regard to the number of cases and the number of deaths, Fauci told the BBC on Wednesday.

The problem were facing now is that in an attempt to so-called reopen or open the government and get it back to some form of normality, were seeing very disturbing spikes in different individual states in the US.

Weve got to get that under control or we risk an even greater outbreak in the US, he added.

As of Thursday, the US accounted for the worlds highest number of infections and fatalities with 2,685,806 and 128,061, respectively, according to the Johns Hopkins University.

Comparing the situation in the US to how some European countries controlled the spread of the virus, Fauci told the BBC: They closed down to the tune of about 97 per cent lockdown. In the US, even in the most strict lockdown, only about 50 per cent of the country locked down. That allowed the perpetuation of the outbreak.

We need to engender some societal responsibility in people, particularly the younger people, he said, adding that young people were less likely to be seriously affected by COVID-19 but could still spread the disease.

Faucis remarks on Wednesday came a day after he told the US Senate that he would not be surprised if new virus cases in the country reach 100,000 per day, the BBC reported.

Clearly we are not in control right now, Fauci testified, warning that not enough Americans are wearing masks or social distancing.

On Tuesday, cases rose by more than 40,000 in one day for the fourth time in the past five days.

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