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September 4, 2011

This month we take a look at the unknown details of Panamas 20-year tax exoneration as well as a new fascinating type of medical tourism keeping Panama in the spotlight. And while September marks the middle of the rainy season for us here, but it rarely rains enough to ruin a vacation! Flight and hotel deals are abound right now which makes it a great off-season time to come visit. We are proud to announce that we can now offer our clients country-wide agency coverage! Whether you are still planning your first trip to Panama or are a long time resident looking to sell, our agency is now in a position to handle any real estate inquiry, from Bocas to Boquete, and Pedasi to Panama City! Our recent alliance with Tom Brymer in Boquete and Mark Johnson in Bocas means that our high standards of agency representation now extend across the entire country of Panama. **Weve got 4-5 properties in the city and beach areas with VERY motivated sellers. To get on our monthly deal list mailer Sign up for Kents Picks by clicking here** This newsletter is currently being read by over 5,000 subscribers. We cant thank you enough for your continued support and referrals! http://www.PanamaEquity.com Cost of Ownership in Panama Comparing apples to grapes

Why buy a beach condo in Panama when you could buy something just as nice for less money in a place like Miami or Phoenix? This month, Id like to address the costs of ownership here in Panama.

There is no sure thing in this world except for death and taxes. Lets go ahead and add HOA dues to that list, if you are a condo owner at least. Whether you refer them as home owners association fees or common area maintenance charges (CAMs) is beside the point: they are a both a blessing and a curse, and they can make or break an investment.

In Panama, on average, you are looking anywhere from $1.00 $2.00 per square meter, or roughly $.09 $.18 per square foot to maintain a condo that has a pool, gym, racquetball court, 24 hour security, elevator maintenance, landscaping, putting green and any and every other possible amenity you can imagine. If youre lucky, you also have a full time concierge that, in the case of our building, will also wash your car for $3.00 and fix your toilet for $5.00. That means for an average two bedroom/two bath oceanfront condo, 1200 square feet youre looking at less than $200/month.

Combined with the tax savings we are going to address below, that savings adds up over time and more than makes up for any small front side difference on price.

With the existing 20 year tax exoneration, property owners are not required to pay any taxes for 20 years after the date which the occupancy permit was issued. If your condo is 8 years old, that means you have 12 years left of paying no property taxes. Here is what you may not already know: The 20 year property tax exoneration, for the time being, is a thing of the past as of December 31st of this year.

Existing properties will still be exempt based on the formula above, however new properties will be subject to a sliding scale of from anywhere from 5-15 years of exoneration. If you are on the fence about picking up something in Panama, now is a good time to start seriously mobilizing to lock something in before the property tax window closes.

A few other key points regarding ownership costs and taxes in Panama -If you are a current property owner and are even SLIGHTLY considering selling, make sure your property already has an existing tax exoneration filed. This can cause an unnecessary delay, so jump on it now. -You will still have to pay a land tax on your property regardless of how old it is. I have not seen any type of calculation on this because the law is relatively new, but we havent seen tax amounts any more than $1,000/year for condos in the city or the beaches. -Once the taxes do kick in on your property, you have two different fee structures you can follow when determining the tax amount. Boring stuff for a newsletter, but if you are interested, send us an email and well get you all of the updated tax information that we have. Traffic Woes in Clayton and Albrook will all be a thing of the past!

Residents and visitors to Panama quickly find out that there are certain parts of Panama that should be avoided at all costs. Why? Traffic! For the last few years, the intersection that was the junction for travel between Albrook and El Dorado from 12-1pm and then again from 5-6 pm could be a quagmire of horns and slowly moving traffic.

HOWEVER, as of January of next year, all of those problems will be a memory with the completion of the new overpass that will remind residents living in these two beautiful neighborhoods of why they picked them in the first place.

Ironically, the Clayton and Albrook neighborhoods are some of the most tranquil, green, upscale and, believe it or not, quiet neighborhoods of Panama City. Home to the US Embassy and a number of very high profile families and international establishments, both Clayton and Albrook are known for their beautiful and sprawling gated communities, including the Embassy Club Panama.

Residents in Claytons Embassy Club love the fact that they are less than five minutes from Balboa Academy, the City of Knowledge, and the onramp to the interstate that takes them directly to the beach. Now they will also love the fact that the end is near for traffic in their neighborhood, thanks to President Martinellis new road initiative. Local Business Spotlight Overseas opportunities for medical pioneers

In the last two years, we have noticed an undeniable trend. Because we work with a lot of entrepreneurial clients who are looking to bring their proven business models to Panama, we end up hearing some very interesting new business ideas. Now more than ever we are seeing the seeds that were planted some years ago start to sprout, and The Stem Cell Institute is no exception.

Stem Cell therapy is a controversial medical procedure because of the way that stem cells are generated and harvested. The whole idea behind stem cell therapy is that stem cells are capable of turning into a variety of other cells, and thus can be used for treatment of a number of diseases including diabetes, heart disease, and Parkinsons.

Despite the controversy, stem cell therapy is one of many cutting edge medical treatments that are available in Panama, and one that is bringing clients down to Panama for medical treatment. Our world class private health care network, championed by the Johns Hopkins medical facility in Punta Pacifica, is among the top five reasons retirees continue to flock down here in droves. I can personally attest to the quality of Johns Hopkins, as both my wife and I have undergone surgery and medical testing there, all at a fraction of the cost of what we would have paid in the states.

Thats all folks! Remember, were still the hardest working real estate agency in Panama. If you like what you see, forward this email to a friend using the buttons on the bottom. Thanks for your business! We believe that real estate is 24/7 and if you have a question, you know how to find us.

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Our team was assembled in 2005 to provide unbiased, scientifically-sound treatment options to patients with degenerative diseases. The organization arose from the unmet need to provide stem cell therapies that have been shown by others to meet the bar of safety in Phase I trials, but are not yet widely available because efficacy has not been proven.

Our science originates from an American biotechnology company founded by Neil Riordan, PhD who together with leading Universities has published numerous papers in peer reviewed medical journals and has 17 families of patent applications.

Stem Cell Institute Founder, Neil Riordan PhD

Our medicine is founded on clinical use of stem cells. Since opening our doors in 2006, we have treated over 1800 patients. We routinely interact with colleagues in the USA and internationally who are using stem cells as part of clinical trials in order to incorporate the most recent advancements into patient care.

At the Stem Cell Institute, our mission is to be at the forefront of research of new treatment protocols for chronic diseases using adult stem cells, always according to the highest international bioethics standards, and offering, with transparency, honesty and human quality, treatments developed to improve the condition of our patients.

The characteristics of our organization which distinguish us from other stem cell treatment centers:

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Mrs Dily from Papua New Guinea talks about her Hematopoietic Cord Blood Mesenchymal stem cell treatment for Kidney Failure More here https://stemcellthailand.org/therapie...

The condition was due to Diabetes Type 2 complications and required nephrogenesis therapy.

The Regeneration Center of Thailand provides the most advanced medical therapy for Renal Failure using non-invasive Renal tube regeneration therapy to naturally treat Organ Dysfunctions including Kidney cell replacement therapy for patients diagnosed with Kidney disease and End Stage Renal Failure CKD CRF and offers and alternative to having kidney transplants.

Human kidneys normally have the capacity to regenerate themselves and restore their normal function and structure after most injuries, however, kidney regeneration is usually delayed or combine with multiple conditions resulting in gradual decrease failure and mortality. Incomplete natural regeneration of kidneys are especially exposed for Diabetics and often lead to loss of renal function. Our kidneys normally undergo mesenchymal-epithelial development stage of life and an adult kidney contains about 24 types of cells that are arranged in distinct vascular, glomerular, interstitial and tubular compartments.

Our enriched Hematopoietic Mesenchymal cell therapy and nephrogenesis protocol works buy enhancing our bodies natural defences against kidney damage and look to reconstitute a failing or injured kidney by improving both the structural compartments and their functions.

Enriched Renal Stem cells help to repair injured kidneys by replacing the dead cells and/or by augmenting natural regeneration of the infused cells through the paracrine effect. Cell-based treatments for Renal failure also require proper lab expansion of very large cell populations that must be uniform in their activity and be tested to ensure they are pathogen-free before delivery to the patient.

The statistics for people suffering from ARF and acute renal failure across the world are not pleasant. Nearly 7% of all long-term hospital patients across the world are suffering from Kidney failure and the mortality rate for these patients is about 50% and has basically remained unchanged since the invention of dialysis nearly 40 years ago.

The main strength of renal stem cell transplants involves the introduction of enriched supplementary cells into a damaged kidneys to more effectively aid in the repair and regeneration that are experience in the natural healing process.

Stem Cell transplants for Kidney failure and Chronic Kidney disease are not appropriate for all patients. To see if you qualify for treatment please contact us below.

EMAIL:info@stemcellthailand.org SKYPE: StemCell.Regen

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PHONE NUMBERS Australia: 02-8006-1094 New Zealand: 09-889 3777 USA and Canada: 1-347-450-THAI (8424) London: 20 3286 1444 Thailand +66 808 069 391

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Mona Batish, Ph.D. Research Focus: Exploring the gene expression regulation by single molecule RNA imaging

Vivian Bellofatto, Ph.D. Research Focus: Regulation of Gene Expression in Parasitic Protozoa

Purnima Bhanot, Ph.D. Research Focus: Biology of the Malaria Parasite, Plasmodium

Raymond Birge, Ph.D. Research Focus: Cellular actions of oncogenes and proto-oncogenes; Recognition and phagocytosis of apoptotic cells

Sylvia Christakos, Ph.D. Research Focus: Mechanisms involved in the pleitropic actions of 1,25 dihydroxyvitamin D3

Emanuel Goldman, Ph.D. Research Focus: Accuracy and Efficiency of Protein Synthesis Elongation in Escherichia coli

Laura Goldsmith, Ph.D. Research Focus: Signal transduction mechanisms involved in ovarian hormone production and function

Utz Herbig, Ph.D. Research Focus: Telomere induced Senescence in Cancer and Aging

Richard Howells, Ph.D. Research Focus: Investigation of opioids, opioids receptors, opioid tolerance and physical dependence and the therapeutic potential of these drugs as anti-cancer agents

M. Zafri Humayun, Ph.D. Research Focus: Fidelity of DNA Replication

Hieronim Jakubowski, Ph.D. Research Focus: Homocysteine in Protein Structure/Function andHuman Disease

David B. Kaback, Ph.D. Research Focus: Meiotic Pairing and Chromosome Segregation

Sergei Kotenko, Ph.D. Research Focus: Study of cytokines, their receptors and biological activities

Suriender Kumar, Ph.D. Research Focus: Proteolytic enzymes in tumor growth, inflammation and bone resorption

Deborah Lazzarino, Ph.D. Research Focus: Cellular and molecular events that regulate the growth and differentiation of mammary epithelial cells, particularly to identify, isolate and characterize mammary stem and progenitor cells in hopes of understanding the role they play in normal and disease states of the breast.

Michael Lea, Ph.D. Research Focus: Regulation of growth and differentiation of cancer cells

Hong Li, Ph.D. Research Focus: Proteomics and bioinformatics research

David Lukac, Ph.D. Research Focus: Molecular host-virus interactions that regulate lytic reactivation of Kaposi's Sarcoma-associated Herpesvirus from latency

Carol Lutz, Ph.D. Research Focus: Regulation of gene expression by post-transcriptional mechanisms

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Katsunori Sugimoto, Ph.D. Research Focus: Cell Cycle, DNA damage signaling, Checkpoint, Cellular signal transduction, telomere regulation, Cancer

Carolyn Suzuki, Ph.D. Research Focus: Regulation of mitochondrial genome stability and expression; Mitochondrial apoptosis

Bin Tian, Ph.D. Research Focus: Study of RNA genomics and post-transcriptional gene regulation by bioinformatics approaches

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By Gary Heiting, OD

Refractive errors often are the main reason a person seeks the services of an optometrist or ophthalmologist. But what does it really mean when we're told that our vision is blurry because we have a refractive error?

We see the world around us because of the way our eyes bend (refract) light. Refractive errors are optical imperfections that prevent the eye from properly focusing light, causing blurred vision. The primary refractive errors are nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism.

Refractive errors usually can be "corrected" with eyeglasses or contact lenses, or they can be permanently treated with LASIK and other vision correction surgery (also called refractive surgery).

In order to see, we must have light. While we don't fully understand all the different properties of light, we do have an idea of how light travels.

A light ray can be deflected, reflected, bent or absorbed, depending on the different substances it encounters.

When light travels through water or a lens, for example, its path is bent or refracted. Certain eye structures have refractive properties similar to water or lenses and can bend light rays into a precise point of focus essential for sharp vision.

Most refraction in the eye occurs when light rays travel through the curved, clear front surface of the eye (cornea). The eye's natural (crystalline) lens also bends light rays. Even the eye's tear film and internal fluids (aqueous humor and vitreous) have refractive abilities.

The process of vision begins when light rays that reflect off objects and travel through the eye's optical system are refracted and focused into a point of sharp focus.

For good vision, this focus point must be on the retina. The retina is the tissue that lines the inside of the back of the eye, where light-sensitive cells (photoreceptors) capture images in much the same way that film in a camera does when exposed to light. These images then are transmitted through the eye's optic nerve to the brain for interpretation.

Just as a camera's aperture (called the diaphragm) is used to adjust the amount of light needed to expose film in just the right way, the eye's pupil widens or constricts to control the amount of light that reaches the retina.

In dark conditions, the pupil widens. In bright conditions, the pupil constricts.

The eye's ability to refract or focus light sharply on the retina primarily is based on three eye anatomy features: 1) the overall length of the eye, 2) the curvature of the cornea and 3) the curvature of the lens inside the eye.

More obscure vision errors, known as higher-order aberrations, also are related to flaws in the way light rays are refracted as they travel through the eye's optical system.

These types of vision errors, which can create problems such as poor contrast sensitivity, are detected through new technology known as wavefront analysis.

Your eye doctor determines the type and degree of refractive error you have by performing a test called a refraction.

This can be be done with a computerized instrument (automated refraction) or with a mechanical instrument called a phoropter that allows your eye doctor to show you one lens at a time (manual refraction).

Often, an automated refraction will be performed by a member of the doctor's staff, and then the eye care practitioner will refine and verify the results with a manual refraction.

Your refraction may reveal that you have more than one type of refractive error. For example, your blurred vision may be due to both nearsighted and astigmatism.

Your eye doctor will use the results of your refraction to determine your eyeglasses prescription. A refraction, however, does not provide sufficient information to write a contact lens prescription, which requires a contact lens fitting.

Eyeglass lenses and contact lenses are fabricated with precise curves to refract light to the degree necessary to compensate for refractive errors and bring light to a sharp focus on the retina.

Vision correction surgeries such as LASIK aim to correct refractive errors by changing the shape of the cornea, so that light rays are bent into a more accurate point of focus.

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About the Author: Gary Heiting, OD, is senior editor of AllAboutVision.com. Dr. Heiting has more than 25 years of experience as an eye care provider, health educator and consultant to the eyewear industry. His special interests include contact lenses, nutrition and preventive vision care. Connect with Dr. Heiting via Google+.

Marilyn Haddrill and Charles Slonim, MD, also contributed to this article.

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You may get your hair color from your fathers side of the family and your great math skills from your mother. These traits are in the genes, so to speak. Likewise, longevity tends to run in familiesyour genetic make-up plays an important role in how you age. You can see evidence of this genetic connection in families with siblings who live into their 90s or families that have generation after generation of centenarians. These long-lived families are the basis for many genetic studies.

Identifying the genes associated with any trait is difficult. First, just locating the gene requires a detailed understanding of the trait, including knowledge of most, if not all, of the contributing factors and pathways related to that trait. Second, scientists must have clear ways of determining whether the gene suspected to have a relationship with the trait has a direct, indirect, or even no effect on that trait.

Identifying longevity genes is even more complex than determining genes for height or hair color, for example. Scientists do not know all the factors and pathways that contribute to longevity, and measuring a genes effect on long-lived animals, including humans, would literally take a lifetime! Instead, scientists have identified hundreds of genes that affect longevity in short-lived animal models, like worms and flies. Not all of these genes promote long life. Sometimes mutating or eliminating a gene increases lifespan, suggesting that the normal function of the gene limits longevity. Findings in animal models point to places for scientists to look for the genes that may influence longevity in humans.

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Holistic Medicine Secaucus NJ

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Genomic Medicine

NHGRI defines genomic medicine as "an emerging medical discipline that involves using genomic information about an individual as part of their clinical care (e.g., for diagnostic or therapeutic decision-making) and the health outcomes and policy implications of that clinical use." Already, genomic medicine is making an impact in the fields of oncology, pharmacology, rare and undiagnosed diseases, and infectious disease.

The nation's investment in the Human Genome Project (HGP) was grounded in the expectation that knowledge generated as a result of that extraordinary research effort would be used to advance our understanding of biology and disease and to improve health. In the years since the HGP's completion there has been much excitement about the potential for so-called 'personalized medicine' to reach the clinic. More recently, a report from the National Academy of Sciences [dels.nas.edu] has called for the adoption of 'precision medicine,' where genomics, epigenomics, environmental exposure, and other data would be used to more accurately guide individual diagnosis [nimh.nih.gov]. Genomic medicine, as defined above, can be considered a subset of precision medicine.

The translation of new discoveries to use in patient care takes many years. Based on discoveries over the past five to ten years, genomic medicine is beginning to fuel new approaches in certain medical specialties. Oncology, in particular, is at the leading edge of incorporating genomics, as diagnostics for genetic and genomic markers are increasingly included in cancer screening, and to guide tailored treatment strategies.

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It has often been estimated that it takes, on average, 17 years to translate a novel research finding into routine clinical practice. This time lag is due to a combination of factors, including the need to validate research findings, the fact that clinical trials are complex and take time to conduct and then analyze, and because disseminating information and educating healthcare workers about a new advance is not an overnight process.

Once sufficient evidence has been generated to demonstrate a benefit to patients, or "clinical utility," professional societies and clinical standards groups will use that evidence to determine whether to incorporate the new test into clinical practice guidelines. This determination will also factor in any potential ethical and legal issues, as well economic factors such as cost-benefit ratios.

The NHGRI Genomic Medicine Working Group (GMWG) has been gathering expert stakeholders in a series of Genomic Medicine meetings to discuss issues surrounding the adoption of genomic medicine. Particularly, the GMWG draws expertise from researchers at the cutting edge of this new medical specialty, with the aim of better informing future translational research at NHGRI. Additionally the working group provides guidance to the National Advisory Council on Human Genome Research (NACHGR) and NHGRI in other areas of genomic medicine implementation, such as outlining infrastructural needs for adoption of genomic medicine, identifying related efforts for future collaborations, and reviewing progress overall in genomic medicine implementation.

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For more examples of genomic medicine advances, please see Notable Accomplishments in Genomic Medicine

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At NHGRI, the Division of Genomic Medicine administers research programs with a clinical focus. A number of research programs currently underway are generating the evidence base, and designing and testing the implementation of genome sequencing as part of an individual's clinical care:

Within NHGRI's Division of Policy, Communications, and Education, the Policy and Program Analysis Branch (PPAB), and the Genomic Healthcare Branch (GHB) are both involved in helping pave the way for the widespread adoption of genomic medicine.

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The goal of treatment is to reduce pain, improve function, and prevent further joint damage. The underlying cause often cannot be cured.

LIFESTYLE CHANGES

Lifestyle changes are the preferred treatment for osteoarthritis and other types of joint swelling. Exercise can help relieve stiffness, reduce pain and fatigue, and improve muscle and bone strength. Your health care team can help you design an exercise program that is best for you.

Exercise programs may include:

Your health care provider may suggest physical therapy. This might include:

Other things you can do include:

MEDICINESS

Medicines may be prescribed along with lifestyle changes. All medicines have some risks. You should be closely followed by a doctor when taking arthritis medicines.

Over-the-counter medicines:

Prescription medicines:

It is very important to take your medicines as directed by your doctor. If you are having problems doing so (for example, because of side effects), you should talk to your doctor. Also make sure your doctor knows about all the medicines you are taking, including vitamins and supplements bought without a prescription.

SURGERY AND OTHER TREATMENTS

In some cases, surgery may be done if other treatments have not worked. This may include:

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DENVER -- Stem cell therapy soon might become the go-to treatment option for patients with osteoarthritis or chronic injury. But is the treatment for everybody?

It was the answer for former Broncos player Mark Schlereth, who dealt with daily pain.

I call it a varying degree of crappiness of how I feel," Schlereth said.

Schlereth played guard in the NFL for 12 seasons, and aches and pain were considered the daily norm for him.

You have to understand when you play that game you live with a certain amount of pain your entire adult life," he said.

He has the broken helmet he played with to prove it.

This was a helmet that I actually broke; I cracked it in a game," Schlereth said.

All the hits, blocks and big games came with a price, according to Schlereth.

Twenty knee surgeries, a bunch of elbow surgeries, it's back surgeries, kidney surgery, 29 combined surgeries," he said.

It wasnt until recently that the three-time Super Bowl champion found stem cell therapy, a treatment many in the medical community are hailing as a miracle.

Its amazing what a difference its made, he said.

Dr. Michael Cantor injected both of Schlereths shoulders with a combination of the former football player's own plasma, platelets and stem cells.

These platelets will then send a signal out to the bone marrow to send in the stem cells and once they arrive in the bloodstream at the site, the platelets drive the reaction and say, stem cells lay down new cartilage, new bone, new ligament," Cantor said.

Dr. Joel Cherdack of Denver Regenerative Medicine says its like hitting the reset button.

Weve been able to have them walking around pain free within four weeks," he said.

It promotes a process of healing in the body, giving it a second chance.

Youll wake up one morning and go, 'Wow, I was in a position sleeping that I couldnt have slept six weeks ago,' Schlereth said.

This is where the unthinkable is now becoming a reality.

I think its going to be a revolution in orthopedics, said Dr. Cecilla Pascual-Garrido, the leading researcher on stem cell therapy at University of Colorado Hospital.

But she did say this treatment isnt for everyone.

The time that we have to treat these patients is the time between when they were active and happy and between when they really need a hip replacement," Pascual-Garrido said.

Pat Lynch was a lifelong runner, and years of pounding the streets and mountain trails left him with daily hip and back pain. The pain has been so debilitating that it takes away from everyday things, including his job.

Lynch decided to look into stem cell treatments, so he sought out Pascual-Garrido, who told him he was too far gone, saying it would not be appropriate in his case to do stem cells.

The key is to have a patient with early osteoarthritis. If you have a patient with advanced osteoarthritis, the therapy will not work, Pascual-Garrido said.

Lynchs hip is nearly bone on bone; Pascual-Garrido said the stem cell cant regenerate tissue or cartilage that isnt there.

Its still research and we will have many years ahead to understand and see which patient is going to be beneficial from this treatment," she said.

Lynch is left with the option of living in pain or having a hip replacement.

Im not particularly fond of taking a chunk of my body out and replacing it with steel. I would rather do stem cells," he said.

In the Schlereth household, Mark is not the only one who has received this stem cell treatment. His Major League Baseball playing son Daniel has also undergone the treatment.

Mark Schlereth said hes looking forward to getting the therapy everywhere it hurts.

You know, Im going to be like the bionic man by the time its all said and done. Its just going to take a little time," he said.

It can cost anywhere from $1,200 to $8,000 a treatment.

Stem cell is not covered by insurance, but doctors said this is the future of medicine.

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International stem cell clinics advertise curesfor a price. Understand the concerns over stem cell tourism and what CIRM is doing to bring real cures to patients who need them.

International (and even domestic) clinics have begun advertising unproven therapies at great cost to the patient and at great profit to the clinicthis is whats referred to as stem cell tourism. But a closer look will often reveal no information about what type of stem cells are being offered. These sites also rely heavily on video testimonials from people soon after the stem cell injections, but little information about how those people fared long-term.

At the 2010, meeting of the International Society for Stem Cell Research in San Francisco, CIRM co-hosted a panel in which the worlds top experts discussed the steps leading to a stem cell therapy, and concerns about stem cell tourism.

At that panel, the ISSCR previewed their new web site designed to help patients and their families assess international clinics advertising stem cell cures.

CIRM is also one of 13 organizations who issued a joint advisory on stem cell tourism, which addresses questions about how to identify regulated stem cell clinical trials. You can read that advisory here.

Find out More: A Dose of Reality on Alternative Stem Cell Treatments (video) ISSCR: A closer look at stem cell treatments The Power of Stem Cells

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Every day we get a call from someone seeking help. Some are battling a life-threatening or life-changing disease. Others call on behalf of a friend or loved one. All are looking for the same thing; a treatment, better still a cure, to ease their suffering.

Almost every day we have to tell them the same thing; that the science is advancing but its not there yet. You can almost feel the disappointment, the sense of despair, on the other end of the line.

If its hard for us to share that news, imagine how much harder it is for them to hear it. Usually by the time they call us they have exhausted all the conventional therapies. In some cases they are not just running out of options, they are also running out of time.

Chasing hope

Sometimes people mention that they went to the website of a clinic that was offering treatments for their condition, claiming they had successfully treated people with that disease or disorder. This week I had three people mention the same clinic, here in the US, that was offering them treatments for multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Three very different problems, but the same approach was used for each one.

Its easy to see why people would be persuaded that clinics like this could help them. Their websites are slick and well produced. They promise to take excellent care of patients, often helping take care of travel plans and accommodation.

Theres just one problem. They never offer any scientific evidence on their website that the treatments they offer work. They have testimonials, quotes from happy, satisfied patients, but no clinical studies, no results from FDA-approved clinical trials. In fact, if you explore their sites youll usually find an FAQ section that says something to the effect of they are not offering stem cell therapy as a cure for any condition, disease, or injury. No statements or implied treatments on this website have been evaluated or approved by the FDA. This website contains no medical advice.

What a damning but revealing phrase that is.

Now, it may be that the therapies they are offering wont physically endanger patients though without a clinical trial its impossible to know that but they can harm in other ways. Financially it can make a huge dent in someones wallet with many treatments costing $10,000 or more. And there is also the emotional impact of giving someone false hope, knowing that there was little, if any, chance the treatment would work.

Shining a light in shady areas

U.C. Davis stem cell researcher, CIRM grantee, and avid blogger Paul Knoepfler, highlighted this in a recent post for his blog The Niche when he wrote:

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Patients are increasingly being used as guinea pigs in the stem cell for-profit clinic world via what I call stem cell shot-in-the-dark procedures. The clinics have no logical basis for claiming that these treatments work and are safe.

As the number of stem cell clinics continues to grow in the US and morephysicians add on unproven stem cell injections into their practices as a la carte options, far more patients are being subjected to risky, even reckless physician conduct.

As if to prove how real the problem is, within hours of posting that blog Paul posted another one, this time highlighting how the FDA had sent a Warning Letter to the Irvine Stem Cell Treatment Center saying it had serious concerns about the way it operates and the treatments it offers.

Paul has written about these practices many times in the past, sometimes incurring the wrath of the clinic owners (and very pointed letters from their lawyers). Its to his credit that he refuses to be intimidated and keeps highlighting the potential risks that unapproved therapies pose to patients.

Making progress

As stem cell science advances we are now able to tell some patients that yes, there are promising therapies, based on good scientific research, that are being tested in clinical trials.

There are not as many as we would like and none have yet been approved by the FDA for wider use. But those will come in time.

For now we have to continue to work hard to raise awareness about the need for solid scientific evidence before more people risk undergoing an unproven stem cell therapy.

And we have to continue taking calls from people desperate for help, and tell them they have to be patient, just a little longer.

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If you are considering a stem cell treatment, the International Society for Stem Cell Research had a terrific online resource, A Closer Look at Stem Cells. In particular, check out the Nine Things to Know about Stem Cell Treatments page.

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Guest Author Geoff Lomax is CIRMs Senior Officer for Medical and Ethical Standards.

In the spirit of Stem Cell Awareness Day, Cell Stem Cell has compiled a Public Interest collection of articles covering ethical, legal, and social implications of stem cell research and made it freely available. The collection may be found here.

The collection covers issues ranging from research involving human embryos to the use of stem cell therapies in patients. For those of you interested in a good primer on the history of stem cell controversies, Herbert Gottweis provides a detailed review of the federal policy debate in the United States. This debate has resulted in inconsistent policy and disrupted research. Gottweis uses this history to support his message that a comprehensive, and proactive policy approach in this field beyond the quick legal fix is needed for patients to ultimately benefit from the science.

What I found most interesting about this collection was the focus on stem cell treatments and tourism. A majority of the articles address the use of stem cells in patients. This focus is an indicator of how far the field has progressed. Stem cells clinical trials are now a reality and this results in two separated but related considerations. First, is how to make sure prospective patients are well informed should they participate in a clinical trial. Second, how to avoid stem cell snake oil where someone is pitching an unproven procedure. These issues are related by their solution that involves empowerment and education of patients and their support networks.

For example, in Stem Cell Tourism and Public Education: The Missing Elements, Master writes:

It is important for the scientific, medical, ethics, and policy communities to continue to promote accurate patient and public information on stem cell research and tourism and to ensure that it is effectively disseminated to patients by working alongside patient advocacy groups.

Masters team found that groups committed to the advancement of good science, including patient advocates and researchers, often lacked basic information about clinical trials and other options for patients. This lack of information may contribute to patients being wooed by those pitching unproven procedures. Thus, the research community should continue to work with patients and advocacy organizations to identity options for treatment.

Another aspect of patient empowerment is what Insoo Huyn refers to as therapeutic hope in his piece: Therapeutic Hope, Spiritual Distress, and the Problem of Stem Cell Tourism. Huyn suggests that a supportive system for delivering cell therapies should includes nurturing hope. He writes, patients might understand when an interventions chances of success are extremely remote at best, but may still want to give it a shot as long as a beneficial outcome cannot be ruled out as categorically impossible. Huyn recognizes that well developed early-stage clinical trials are not expected to provide a benefit to patients (they are designed to evaluate safety), but the nature of the therapeutic (often cells) means there may be some real effect.

A third piece by the ISSCR Ethics Taskforce titled Patients Beware: Commercialized Stem Cell Treatments on the Web presents a guide to evaluating therapies. They present five principles that patients, researchers and advocates can rally around to identify credible interventions. The taskforce states:

The guiding principles for the development of the recommended process were that (1) the standards for identifying and reviewing clinics and suppliers should be objective and clear; (2) the inquiry and review process should be publicly transparent and relatively straight- forward for any clinic or practitioner to comply with; (3) conflicts of interest, if any, of the declarant ought to be disclosed to the ISSCR; (4) there should be no actual or apparent conflicts of interest of staff or others involved in the inquiry or review process for any particular matter; and (5) any findings that a clinic fails to meet standards should be communicated in a specific factual way, rather than with broad conclusions of fraudulent practices.

While the Cell Stem Cell Public Interest series covers a range of issues related to stem cells and society, the emphasis on treatments and patients is a reminder of how far the field has come. There is broad consensus that patients, researchers and advocates have roles to play in advancing safe and effective cell therapies.

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Here are some stem cell stories that caught our eye this past week. Some are groundbreaking science, others are of personal interest to us, and still others are just fun.

The zebrafish (Danio rerio) owes its name to a repeating pattern of blue stripes alternating with golden stripes. [Credit: MPI f. Developmental Biology/ P. Malhawar]

How the Zebrafish Got its Stripes. Scientists in Germany have identified the different pigment cells that emerge during embryonic development and that determine the signature-striped pattern on the skins of zebrafishone of sciences most commonly studied model organisms. These results, published this week in the journal Science, will help researchers understand how patterns, from stripes to spots to everything in between, develop.

In the study, scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Developmental Biology mapped how three distinct pigment cells, called black cells, reflective silvery cells, and yellow cells emerge during development and arrange themselves into the characteristic stripes. While researchers knew these three cell types were involved in stripe formation, what they discovered here was that these cells form when the zebrafish is a mere embryo.

We were surprised to observe such cell behaviors, as these were totally unexpected from what we knew about color pattern formation, says Prateek Mahalwar, first author of the study, in a news release.

What most surprised the research team, according to the news release, was that the three cell types each travel across the embryo to form the skin from a different direction. According to Dr. Christiane Nsslein-Volhard, the studys senior author:

These findings inform our way of thinking about color pattern formation in other fish, but also in animals which are not accessible to direct observation during development such as peacocks, tigers and zebras.

Sound Waves Dispense Individual Stem Cells. It happens all the time in the lab: scientists need to isolate and study a single stem cell. The trick is, how best to do it. Many methods have been developed to achieve this goal, but now scientists at the Regenerative Medicine Institute (REMEDI) at NUI Galway and Irish start-up Poly-Pico Technologies Ltd. have pioneered the idea of using sound waves to isolate living stem cells, in this case from bone marrow, with what they call the Poly-Pico micro-drop dispensing device.

Poly-Pico Technologies Ltd., a start-up that was spun out from the University of Limerick in Ireland, has developed a device that uses sound energy to accurately dispense protein, antibodies and DNA at very low volumes. In this study, REMEDI scientists harnessed this same technology to dispense stem cells.

These results, while preliminary, could help improve our understanding of stem cell biology, as well as a number of additional applications. As Poly-Pico CEO Alan Crean commented in a news release:

We are delighted to see this new technology opportunity emerge at the interface between biology and engineering. There are other exciting applications of Poly-Picos unique technology in, for example, drug screening and DNA amplification. Our objective here is to make our technology available to companies, and researchers, and add value to what they are doing. This is one example of such a success.

The Dangers of Stem Cell Toursim. Finally, a story from ABC News Australia, in which they recount a womans terrifying encounter with an unproven stem cell technique.

In this story, Annie Levington, who has suffered from multiple scleoris (MS) since 2007, tells of her journey from Melbourne to Germany. She describes a frightening experience in which she paid $15,000 to have a stem cell transplant. But when she returned home to Australia, she saw no improvement in her MSa neuroinflammatory disease that causes nerve cells to whither.

They said I would feel the effects within the next three weeks to a year. And nothing I had noticed nothing whatsoever. [My neurologist] sent me to a hematologist who checked my bloods and concluded there was no evidence whatsoever that I received a stem cell transplant.

Sadly, Levingtons story is not unusual, though it is not as dreadful as other instances, in which patients have traveled thousands of miles to have treatments that not only dont cure they conditionthey actually cause deadly harm.

The reason that these unproven techniques are even being administered is based on a medical loophole that allows doctors to treat patients, both in Australia and overseas, with their own stem cellseven if that treatment is unsafe or unproven.

And while there have been some extreme cases of death or severe injury because of these treatments, experts warn that the most likely outcome of these untested treatments is similar to Levingtonsyour health wont improve, but your bank account will have dwindled.

Want to learn more about the dangers of stem cell tourism? Check out our Stem Cell Tourism Fact Sheet.

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One of the big concerns among scientists including many at the International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) conference in Vancouver, Canada is that patient expectations about stem cells are often greater than researchers are able to deliver today. That can result in patients in search of a cure heading to overseas clinics that offer unproven therapies.

Megan Munsie head of the Education, Ethics, Law and Community Awareness Unit at the University of Melbourne in Australia wanted to find out what happens when patients hopes for new treatments come into conflict with scientific views on medical evidence. So she started with a small survey of 16 Australians, patients and patient-caretakers, who had travelled outside Australia for stem cell treatments for a variety of diseases including MS and cerebral palsy.

She says there were a number of interesting findings:

Perhaps the most surprising finding was that all of them talked about the benefits they gained from going abroad for the treatment, that it gave them a sense of hope even if there was no evidence of medical benefit.

What happens when patients hopes for new treatments come into conflict with scientific views on medical evidence?

This led to a bigger study where Munsie surveyed patients and patient advocates but also stem cell scientists and physicians. Not surprisingly the researchers had a very different view of the subject than the patients.

Researchers/doctors said they felt that patients dont understand science and dont appreciate the subtleties of clinical trials

What was interesting, however, is that many doctors said they didnt try to persuade their patients not to go, instead they chose to respect their autonomy but did at least try to give them the facts so that they could make a decision based on knowledge not ignorance.

When asked why they didnt tell patients not to go, they said they respected the patients need for hope and didnt want to take that away from them because they had nothing they could offer to replace it.

Munsie says recently some doctors have started offering these kinds of unproven therapies in Australia. She talked to four of them asking how they could justify it. All four said there is a huge unmet medical need and it was better to offer these therapies in Australia than have patients travel to other countries for them. They also said that they felt competent to provide treatment because they had undergone some kind of training or had a license to use equipment needed for the therapy.

Ironically while they all considered themselves legitimate providers of a needed medical therapy albeit an unproven one and only interested in the science, they regarded others doing the same as cowboys and only interested in the money.

When asked if they would support more regulation of the kinds of therapies they were already offering they said yes, saying that the other doctors who claimed they were self-regulating is like giving the keys to the asylum to the lunatics.

Munsie says its clear that its not just patients who could benefit from some guidance on expectations about stem cell therapies.

She says we need to do a better job of managing patient expectations without robbing them of a sense of hope, perhaps by offering them information that is more tailored to their particular needs.

We also need to manage what she called the unbridled enthusiasm of providers who are offering speculative treatments as medical practice. That might take regulatory change by the government.

She says its difficult to strike a balance between hope and scientific evidence, in maintaining a patients sense of optimism while acknowledging the reality of the science and the risks posed by unproven treatments.

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One of the big concerns among scientists including many at the International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) conference in Vancouver, Canada is that patient expectations about stem cells are often greater than researchers are able to deliver today. That can result in patients in search of a cure heading to overseas clinics that offer unproven therapies.

Megan Munsie head of the Education, Ethics, Law and Community Awareness Unit at the University of Melbourne in Australia wanted to find out what happens when patients hopes for new treatments come into conflict with scientific views on medical evidence. So she started with a small survey of 16 Australians, patients and patient-caretakers, who had travelled outside Australia for stem cell treatments for a variety of diseases including MS and cerebral palsy.

She says there were a number of interesting findings:

Perhaps the most surprising finding was that all of them talked about the benefits they gained from going abroad for the treatment, that it gave them a sense of hope even if there was no evidence of medical benefit.

What happens when patients hopes for new treatments come into conflict with scientific views on medical evidence?

This led to a bigger study where Munsie surveyed patients and patient advocates but also stem cell scientists and physicians. Not surprisingly the researchers had a very different view of the subject than the patients.

Researchers/doctors said they felt that patients dont understand science and dont appreciate the subtleties of clinical trials

What was interesting, however, is that many doctors said they didnt try to persuade their patients not to go, instead they chose to respect their autonomy but did at least try to give them the facts so that they could make a decision based on knowledge not ignorance.

When asked why they didnt tell patients not to go, they said they respected the patients need for hope and didnt want to take that away from them because they had nothing they could offer to replace it.

Munsie says recently some doctors have started offering these kinds of unproven therapies in Australia. She talked to four of them asking how they could justify it. All four said there is a huge unmet medical need and it was better to offer these therapies in Australia than have patients travel to other countries for them. They also said that they felt competent to provide treatment because they had undergone some kind of training or had a license to use equipment needed for the therapy.

Ironically while they all considered themselves legitimate providers of a needed medical therapy albeit an unproven one and only interested in the science, they regarded others doing the same as cowboys and only interested in the money.

When asked if they would support more regulation of the kinds of therapies they were already offering they said yes, saying that the other doctors who claimed they were self-regulating is like giving the keys to the asylum to the lunatics.

Munsie says its clear that its not just patients who could benefit from some guidance on expectations about stem cell therapies.

She says we need to do a better job of managing patient expectations without robbing them of a sense of hope, perhaps by offering them information that is more tailored to their particular needs.

We also need to manage what she called the unbridled enthusiasm of providers who are offering speculative treatments as medical practice. That might take regulatory change by the government.

She says its difficult to strike a balance between hope and scientific evidence, in maintaining a patients sense of optimism while acknowledging the reality of the science and the risks posed by unproven treatments.

Kevin McCormack

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Autism Treatment

Current investigative therapies for autism attempt to reverse these abnormalities through administration of antibiotics, antiinflammatory agents, and hyperbaric oxygen. Unfortunately, none of these approaches address the root causes of oxygen deprivation and intestinal inflammation.

Mesenchymal stem cells can regulate the immune system. It is thought that they may help to reverse inflammatory conditions and is currently in the final stages of clinical trials in the US for Crohns disease, a condition resembling the gut inflammation in autistic children.

Through administration of mesenchymal stem cells, we have observed improvement in patients treated at our facilities. The biological basis for our scientists in the peer published treatment method reviewed in the Journal of Translational Medicine: Stem Cell Therapy for Autism.

The adult stem cells used to treat autism at the Stem Cell Institute come from human umbilical cord tissue (allogeneic mesenchymal). Umbilical cords are donated by mothers after normal, healthy births. Before they are approved for treatment all umbilical cord-derived stem cells are screened for viruses and bacteria to International Blood Bank Standards. In some cases, we also utilize stem cells harvested from the patients own bone marrow. Umbilical cord-derived stem cells are ideal for the treatment of autism because they allow our physicians to administer uniform doses and they do not require any stem cell collection from the patient, which for autistic children and their parents, can be an arduous process. Because they are collected right after (normal) birth, umbilical cord-derived cells are much more potent than their older counterparts like bone marrow-derived cells for instance. Cord tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells pose no rejection risk because the body does not recognize them as foreign.

Because HUCT stem cells are less mature than other cells, the bodys immune system is unable to recognize them as foreign and therefore they are not rejected. Weve treated hundreds of patients with umbilical cord stem cells and there has never been a single instance rejection (graft vs. host disease). HUCT stem cells also proliferate/differentiate more efficiently than older cells, such as those found in the bone marrow and therefore, they are considered to be more potent.

Through retrospective analysis of our cases, weve identified proteins and genes that allow us to screen several hundred umbilical cord donations to find the ones that we know are most effective. We only use these cells and we call them golden cells.

We go through a very high throughput screening process to find cells that we know have the best anti-inflammatory activity, the best immune modulating capacity, and the best ability to stimulate regeneration.

The umbilical cord-derived stem cells are administered intravenously by a licensed physician.

*NOTE Treatment protocol will be assigned by staff physicians after the patient has submitted all requested medical information and received approval. A patients recommended protocol may differ from the example given below.

Below is an example of a typical autism protocol:

Proper follow-up is an essential part of the autism treatment process. Our primary goal is to ensure that your child is progressing safely. Regular follow-up also enables us to evaluate efficacy and improve our autism treatment protocols based on observed outcomes.

Therefore, our medical staff will be contacting you after 1 month, 3 months, 4 months, and 1 year to monitor your childs progress.

Yes, you may. Once your child has been evaluated and approved for treatment by our medical team, your patient coordinator will be happy to put you in touch with a few.

We also welcome you to view testimonials, news articles and videos from treated cerebral palsy. Please take a look!

You may contact us by telephone 1 (800) 980-STEM (toll-free in US) and 1 (954) 358-3382.

To apply for stem cell treatment, please complete this Patient Application Form.

Stem Cell Therapy for Autism Ichim T, Solano F, Glenn E, Morales F, Smith L, Zabrecky G, Riordan Neil. Journal of Translational Medicine 2007, 5:30

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Why Spray Supplements Work Best Monday, July 20th, 2015

On a regular basis we are asked why is it best we take the supplementintraorally (sprayed under the tongue)?

We reply: because this enables almost all of the nutrients to hit the bloodstream quickly, which is extremely effective. The absorption rate for an intraoral spray delivery (referred to as sublingual in certain contexts) enables up to 95% of the nutrients to be absorbed into the bloodstream, whereas pills and capsules have an absorption rate of only 10% to 20% at best.

So Why Is This?

When certain molecules are placed under the tongue, they are absorbed through the sub-mucosal membrane (a layer of connective tissue that sits beneath your tongue), that has a direct route into the bloodstream. This enables almost all of the nutrients to get into the bloodstream in their entirety and get to work straight away. There are no road blocks, no waiting just straight into the bloodstream (the bodys principal carrier of nutrients throughout the entire body) and off to work they go.

So What About When You Swallow a Pill or Capsule?

Good question. When you swallow a pill or capsule it must go through your entire gastrointestinal tract. This means the stomach (which has acid and bile), and the intestines (where most of the absorption takes place), and then off to the liver, where more filtering is done. THEN finally what is left of the nutrients is delivered to where it is needed. If you have a healthy gastrointestinal tract, healthy stomach and liver, the absorption rate of nutrients that finally get into your bloodstream and the intended destination point will be 20%. The problem is over 70% of the American population suffer from digestive and/or gastrointestinal tract issues. This results in very poor absorption through the intestines and liver (i.e. leaky gut syndrome is common), and these issues reduce the absorption rate when taking a pill or capsule to less than 10%.

Speed is also an important factor. Not only is the absorption rate of nutrients far superior with intraoral delivery, the speed via this route is fast and direct, and because the potency of the formulation stays intact, less nutrients are needed making this delivery very cost effective.

The digestive tract is one incredibly harsh route and it is set up this way for a purpose. It is how our food is broken down. The nutrients get stripped out, the waste gets filtered. This is why pills are getting so large, as many companies try to squeeze more nutrients into them. Many people cut a pill or capsule in half and then put the contents under the tongue, but the problem is often the compressed manufacturing processes of a pill have already destroyed many of its nutrients. Another big negative with a pill and capsule is its coating and fillers.

Coatings and fillers are used in most pills and capsules to bind the ingredients together, fill and/or lubricate the contents, and accelerate manufacturing through the equipment so they dont stick together. This is not the case for liquid health supplements. Fillers and binders are not nearly so common in liquid supplements because they are not needed.

Pills and capsules generally contain a lot more low grade ingredients than liquid supplements.

Never buy proprietary blends. Most proprietary blends contain a bunch of low grade ingredients that are grouped together so you dont have a clue of the purity or source of each ingredient. Always look on the label for the individual ingredients to be noted separately with their actual percentage of purity displayed.

Yes, quality supplements are more expensive, but when the ingredients are stated individually on the label, with a high percentage of purity noted, you are receiving quality. Also look for the ingredients to be stated in milligrams (mgs) or grams. Mcgs (watch for that little c) and IUs equate to zilch. If you see IUs, Mcgs or Ng measurements, do the math using an online conversion calculator.

Liquid intraoral / sublingual formulations are the way of the future. You want to ensure you spray the formulation under your tongue, hold for at least 7 seconds, then swallow the remainder of the formulation. If you look around in the Health Stores today, you will find a good range of liquid and spray health supplements but ensure when taking any liquid supplement you dont just chug-a-lug it downso it all runs down your throat. The spray under the tongue method is by far the best delivery method for health supplements as stated in the Physicians Desk Reference. Pharmaceutical companies are moving quickly to develop many sublingual and intraoral applications (including diabetic medications).

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Doctors and Scientists all around the world acknowledge a persons own adult stem cells have the ability to provide remarkable repair, renewal and anti-aging abilities throughout a persons entire life time.In the last decade, more recent research shows we can treat, heal and repair our existing organs, blood, cartilage, muscle and tissue with our own stem cells.

As reported in the Health Digest you can do this by:

Here are ways stem cell activation can be done.

A) Some people undergo full stem cell replacement therapy (in a medical setting) where a persons own stem cells or those from a donor are drawn from the blood. The blood is then put into a centrifuge to spin down and separate out the stem cells so they become very concentrated. They are then put back into the body (by injection / intravenous administration) where the stem cells are precisely directed into the actual site of injury or damage where the repair and renewal is needed. This is a very effective form of treatment however it can be very expensive. For this treatment the stem cells are mostly taken from the bone marrow, blood or skin. When a persons own stem cells arent able to be used, they can be obtained from a donor (often the case for those suffering from a life threatening disease).

B) Take a powerful stem cell supplement.

Stem Cell Worx Intraoral Spray is the most powerful stem cell supplement in the market due to:

C) Other methods that have been found to have some stem cell stimulating properties include:

Just as healthy lifestyle choices have the ability to help maintain and trigger your healthy stem cells, Scientists also report that negative lifestyle habits have the opposite effect and can greatly suppress your bodys ability to produce and release stem cells.Negative effects include cigarette smoking, lack of sleep, stress, emotional extremes, a lazy lifestyle and poor nutrition.

As we age, our own adult stem cells diminish in quality and quantity. It is now possible to stimulate, increase and trigger your adult stem cells with Stem Cell Worx Intraoral Spray (sprayed under the tongue enabling maximum absorption of nutrients for natural stem cell stimulation).

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As we age:

Stem Cell Worx Is At The Forefront of Nutritional Supplementation

Stem Cell Worx Intraoral Spray is a natural dietary health supplement that activates your own adult stem cells naturally and provides robust immunity. With 50 to 70 trillion cells in our body, cellular health is crucial to our overall well-being and good health. Adult stem cells working at optimal levels provide the platform for many cumulative health benefits. Stem Cell Worx is the most powerful stem cell supplement on the market. It is taken sublingually (sprayed under the tongue) enabling 95% of its nutrients to be absorbed quickly into the bloodstream compared to the 10% to 20% absorption rate that pills and capsules only provide. Stem Cell Worxs pure ingredients provide the highest grade of natural growth and immune factors available. Growth and immune factors are vital in the initiation process as they have the ability to bind with the adult stem cells in order to activate them.

Stem Cell Worx Intraoral Spray targets anti-oxidant optimization, adult stem cell activation and provides advanced immune response, cellular repair and renewal. Clinical studies and research back up this new wave of nutrition.

Stem Cell Worx Intraoral Sprayis a leader in the field of nutritional supplementation providing many benefits including:

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Here Doctor Daniel Pompa from Park City, Utah talks about how you must fix the cell in order to get well.

In this short video he provides an overview of why the cells in our body are being damaged, and why so many diseases and disorders are on the increase.

Stem Cell Worx Intraoral Spray is a natural dietary health supplement designed specifically to improve and activate ones own adult stem cells (the repair and renewal cells of the entire body). Manufactured by a specialized Laboratory in the U.S.A. it is one of the only stem cell supplements on the market that contains abundant natural growth and immune factors, that are absolutely necessary to bind with adult stem cells in order to active them. It is the only stem cell supplement delivered in intraoral spray format (spray under the tongue, hold then swallow), providing an absorption rate of up to 95% of its nutrients.

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T cells are a type of blood cell that protect the body from infection.

All T cells originate fromhaematopoietic stem cells (a type of adult stem cell) locatedin thebone marrow. There are certain sub-populations of T cells (that include a number of the CD+ cells). See more about adult stem cells below.

The thymus is a specialized organ of the immune system and contributes fewer cells as a person ages. This is because thethymus shrinks by about 3%a year throughout middle age, resulting in a corresponding fall in the thymic production ofnaive T cells.

A study published this week on May 15th 2013, by Immunity & Ageing, shows slower immune system aging in women than men.

Study Conclusion

The study (ref: doi: 10.1186/1742- 4933-10-19) concluded:

the rate of increase of these immunological parameters was greater in women than in men (p < 0.05). T cell proliferation index (TCPI) was calculated from the T cell proliferative activity and the number of T cells. It showed an age-related decline that was greater in men than in women (p < 0.05). The rate of decline in IL-6 and IL-10 production was also greater in men than in women (p < 0.05).

Age-related changes in various immunological parameters differ between men and woman. Our findings indicate that the slower rate of decline in these immunological parameters in women than that in men is consistent with the fact that women live longer than do men.

Recent research on adult stem cells has generated a great deal of excitement. Scientists now have technologies available to stimulate and replace these adult stem cells using a variety of stem cell therapies. Powerful adult stem cell supplements, such as Stem Cell Worx Intraoral Spray are also available. Stem Cell Worx Intraoral Spray has been scientifically proven to be one of the most powerful stem cell supplements on the market. Its pure, natural ingredients provide a triple effect of stem cell production from the bone marrow, enabling adult stem cells and their subsets CD+ cells, T cell and IL-6 proliferation to increase by as much as 50% within two weeks of taking the Stem Cell Worx Intraoral Spray supplement.

What are Adult Stem Cells?

The history of research on adult stem cells began more than 50 years ago. In the 1950s, researchers discovered that the bone marrow contains at least two kinds of stem cells. One population of adult stem cells is calledhaematopoietic stem cells, that form all the types of blood cells in the body. A second population, calledbone marrow stromal stem cells(also called mesenchymal stem cells, or skeletal stem cells by some), were discovered a few years later. With the latest advancements in the scientific and medical fields, especially in the last 5 years, its now possible to activate these adult stem cells through medical and specialized health supplement means.

An adult stem cell is an undifferentiatedcell. This means that under the right direction, adult stem cells can transform into a specific type of cell that promotes tissue, muscle, cartridge and organ repair and renewal.

The human bodys lymphatic system

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Immunity & Ageing Research Paper: doi: 10.1186/1742-4933-10-19

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Dr. Edward D. Wagner is one of the most renowned Chiropractors and foremost holistic healers in the world.

Dr. Wagners healthcare career began over 35 years ago in one of the original health clubs in Southern California where he partnered with Jack La Lanne in the Jack La Lanne Nutrition Centers in Torrance and Rolling Hills, California.

In 1992 Dr. Wagner published Dr. Edward D. Wagners Complete Guide to Healing the Entire Body, Mind, and Spirit. Doctor Wagner has a Degree in Sports & Recreational Injuries; he is a licensed member of the American and Californian Chiropractic Associations; and Board Certified Fellow of the American Academy of Clinical Applied Spinal Biomechanical Engineering. He stops at nothing to restore a persons emotional, mental and physical well-being.

Today, Dr. Wagner practices from his California Office, Wagner Chiropractic situated in Sunset Blvd, Suite A230, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272, nestled between Malibu Beach and Santa Monica.

In this video, Dr. Wagner provides a review of a leading stem cell supplement called Stem Cell Worx Intraoral Spray. He explains why this natural health supplement is such an important requirement in todays world especially when the exposure to super bugs and nasty allergies is growing at an alarming rate, and younger people are more prone to illness than ever before. Good health starts at the cellular level and it is vital your immune system remains strong and robust throughout your entire lifetime. In this video, hear why Dr. Wagner puts this stem cell supplement, Stem Cell Worx Intraoral Spray at the forefront of nutritional supplementation.

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First Responders recognize the potential and benefits of banking their own adult stem cells.

Watch the video below to see why First Responders are banking theirown adult stem cellsin preparedness should they be exposed to hazards as they may well require these life-savers at a later date.

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Pre-clinical research has generated very promising findings using adult stem cells from bone marrow for the treatment of diabetic wounds.

Research carried out by scientists at the National University of Ireland Galway is published in this months official journal of The American Diabetes Association. The work was led by researchers at the Universitys Regenerative Medicine Institute (REMEDI), which is supported by Science Foundation Ireland.

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Michael Phelan is the CEO ofSevOne. My Forbes colleagueTomio Geronrecentlywrote about his fast-growing IT company and Phelan contributed a guest post earlier this year atEric SavitzsCIO Network.

Phelan also has multiple sclerosis. Frustrated by the limited effectiveness of standard drugs for MS, he decided to try something more radical.

He traveled to a clinic in Panama and had infusions of adult stem cells generated from his own body fat.

It worked so well, hes going back for another treatment.

After mylast post, highlighting some research on the potential adverse consequences of adult stem cell treatments, some readers, including Phelan, protested that such studies represented but a small fraction of the thousands of successful treatments people were getting offshore, and that I was overlooking the patients perspective.

I asked if hed be interested in recounting his own story in more detail. Our Q&A was conducted by email.

Q: When did you first show symptoms of MS?

A: My symptoms started 7 years ago, in my late 40s. Im 56 now.

Q: Im assuming you began by seeking standard medical therapy. Can you tell me a bit about this, which drugs, and what led you gradually (or more speedily) to try a stem cell therapy?

A. I still use standard medical therapy. I have the best Neurologists in Philadelphia, at theUniversity of Pennsylvania Hospital, and Jefferson. I was on Copaxone for 5 years. Last month I started on Gilenya. Unfortunately, the approved, standard drug therapy has not been effective for me. I considered theTysabri (natalizumab)risks too high.

Q. Before going abroad, you attempted to get into some clinical trials here in the U.S. Can you tell me about the clinical trials you registered forand whether they explained why you did not qualify?

A. The first: Stem Cell Therapy for Patients With Multiple Sclerosis Failing Interferon A Randomized Study

The evaluation process is not funded; therefore I paid approximately $10,000 for travel to Chicago, for tests, MRIs, etc. The opinion of the investigators was the risk related to aggressive chemotherapy was not worth the potential gain because I was 55 years old, and the MRI evidence did not confirm enough recent disease activity. The treatment is most effective in active, early stages. My stage was questionable.

A second clinical trial:Autologous Mesenchymal Stem Cell (MSC) Transplantation in MS. The research team is headed up by Jeffrey Cohen, MD, of the Cleveland Clinics Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis Treatment and Research. I did not qualify because I would be over 55 at the end point. This study is very similar to the treatment that I received in Panama.

Q. How did you come to learn about theStem Cell Institute in Panama?

A. I researched Pubmed, talked to physicians involved in U.S. studies and reviewed conference publications. I first learned about the Stem Cell Institute from Dr. Roger Nocera, author ofCells That Heal Us From Cradle To Grave.

I also noted that the Medical Director of the Stem Cell Institute was published:Non-expanded adipose stromal vascular fraction cell therapy for multiple sclerosis.

Plus I read and viewed many personal testimonies of patients, such as famous Texas High School football coach,Sam Harrell.

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Salt Lake researchers are launching a groundbreaking clinical trial to see if adult stem cell transplants will reverse or prevent kidney failure. If it works, it will be the kind of self-healing everybody has been waiting for. Stem cell transplants have proven successful in animal experiments in Germany and Salt Lake, but now the time has come to start clinical trials in humans. Two patients here have already had the stem cell transplants. Open heart surgery places a lot of stress on the kidneys, patients who have other complications often go into kidney failure. That's why this group has been selected for the clinical trial. A special kind of adult stem cell taken from the bone marrow of living donors will be injected into the blood stream shortly after their heart surgeries. Christof Westenfelder, M.D., the Chief Medical Officer at Allocure, said "These cells, after they read what's going on in the injured organ, then instruct the surviving cells in the injured organ to defend themse

Salt Lake researchers are launching a groundbreaking clinical trial to see if adult stem cell transplants will reverse or prevent kidney failure. If it works, it will be the kind of self-healing everybody has been waiting for. Stem cell transplants have proven successful in animal experiments in Germany and Salt Lake, but now the time has come to start clinical trials in humans. Two patients here have already had the stem cell transplants. Open heart surgery places a lot of stress on the kidneys, patients who have other complications often go into kidney failure. That's why this group has been selected for the clinical trial. A special kind of adult stem cell taken from the bone marrow of living donors will be injected into the blood stream shortly after their heart surgeries. Christof Westenfelder, M.D., the Chief Medical Officer at Allocure, said "These cells, after they read what's going on in the injured organ, then instruct the surviving cells in the injured organ to defend themselves, to repair the organ." The stem cells linger until the repair is complete, then, as programmed, self-destruct within three days so they won't go to other organs where they're not needed.

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CLINAM 9 / 2016 Conference and Exhibition

European & Global Summit for Cutting-Edge Medicine

June 26 29, 2016

Clinical Nanomedicine and Targeted Medicine

Enabling Technologies for Personalized Medicine

Conference Venue: Congress Center, Messeplatz 21, 4058 Basel, Switzerland, Phone +41 58 206 28 28, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Organizers Office:CLINAMFoundation, Alemannengasse 12, P.B. 4016 Basel Phone +41 61 695 93 95, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Scientific Committee

Prof. Dr.med.PatrickHunziker, University Hospital Basel (CH) (Chairman)

Prof. Dr.med. ChristophAlexiou, UniversityHospitalErlangen(D)

Prof. Dr. Lajos Balogh, Editor-in-Chief Nanomedicine,Nanotechnology in Biology and Medicine, Elsevier and Member of the Executive Board, American Society for Nanomedicine, Boston (USA)

Prof. Dr. GerdBinnig, Nobel Laureate, Munich(D)

Prof. Dr. Yechezkel Barenholz, HebrewUniversity, Hadassah Medical School, Jerusalem(IL)

Prof. Dr. med. Omid Farokhzad, Associate Professor and Director of Laboratory of Nanomedicine and Biomaterials, Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital; Founder of BIND Therapeutics, Biosciences and Blend Therapeutics, Cambridge, Boston (USA)

Prof. Dr. med. Dong Soo Lee, PhD. Chairman Department of Nuclear Medicine Seoul National University Seoul, (KOR)

Dr. med. h.c. Beat Lffler, MA, European Foundation for Clinical Nanomedicine, Basel (CH)

Prof. Dr. Jan Mollenhauer, Lundbeckfonden Centerof Excellence NanoCAN, Universityof Southern Denmark, Odense (DK)

Prof. Dr. med. Marisa Papaluca Amati, European Medicines Agency, London (UK).

Prof. Dr. GertStorm, Institutefor Pharmaceutical Sciences, Utrecht University, (NL)

Prof. Dr. Viola Vogel, Laboratory for Biologically Oriented Materials, ETH, Zrich (CH)

In the previous eight years, the CLINAM Summit grew to the largest in its field with 12 presenting Noble Laureates and more than 500 participants from academia, industry, regulatory authorities and policy from over 40 different countries in Europe and worldwide. With this success and broad support by well beyond 20 renowned collaborating initiatives, the CLINAM-Summit is today one of the most important marketplaces for scientific exchange and discussions of regulatory, political and ethical aspects in this field of cutting-edge medicine.

In particular, the CLINAM Summit emerged as exquisite forum for translation from bench to bedside for European and international networking, for industrial collaboration between companies, with academia, and as point-of-contact with customers. The summit is presently the only place to meet the regulatory authorities from all continents to debate the needs of all stakeholders in the field with the legislators.

CLINAM 9/2016 continues with its successful tradition to cover the manifold interdisciplinary fields of Clinical and Targeted Nanomedicine in major and neglected diseases. As special focus area, CLINAM 09/2016 adds translation and enabling technologies, including, for example, cutting-edge molecular profiling, nano-scale analytics, single cell analysis, stem cell technologies, tissue engineering, in and ex vivo systems as well as in vitro substitute systems for efficacy and toxicity testing.

CLINAM 09/2016 covers the entire interdisciplinary spectrum of Nanomedicine and Targeted Medicine from new materials with potential medical applications and enabling technologies over diagnostic and therapeutic translation to clinical applications in infectious, inflammatory and neurodegenerative diseases, as well as diabetes, cancer and regenerative medicine to societal implications, strategical issues, and regulatory affairs. The conference is sub-divided into three different tracks running in parallel and provides ample possibilities for exhibitors as indicated by steadily increasing requests.

Track 1: Clinical and Targeted Nanomedicine Basic Research Disease Mechanisms and Personalized Medicine Regenerative Medicine Novel Therapeutic and Diagnostic Approaches Active and Passive Targeting Targeted Delivery (antibodies, affibodies, aptamers, and nano drug delivery devices) Accurin Technology Nano-Toxicology

Track 2: Clinical and Targeted Nanomedicine: Translation Unsolved Medical Problems Personalized Medicine and Theranostic Approaches Regenerative Medicine Advanced Breaking and Ongoing Clinical Trials Applied Nanomedical Diagnostics and Therapeutics

Track 3: Enabling Technologies Nanomaterial Analytics and Testing Molecular Profiling for Research and Efficacy/Toxicology Testing (Genomics, Proteomics, Glycomics, Lipidomics, Metabolomics) Functional Testing Assays and Platforms Single Cell Analyses Cell Tracking Stem Cell Biology and Engineering Technologies Microfluidics Tissue Engineering Tissues-on-a-Chip-Bioprinting In vivo Testing Novel Imaging Approaches Medical Devices

Track 4: Regulatory, Societal Affairs and Networking Regulatory Issues in Nanomedicine Strategy and Policy The Patients` Perspective Ethical Issues in Nanomedicine University Village Cutting-Edge EU-Project Presentations Networking for International Consortium Formation Regulatory Authorities Sessions

Based on last years exhibition it is expected to have about 30 Exhibitors at this Summit. Exhibitors can profit of the possibility to meet their target visitors on 1 single spot in Basel at CLINAM 9 / 2016. With its concept for the exhibition, the international CLINAM Summit becomes also the place for the pulse of the market and early sales in the field of cutting-edge medicine.

Deadline April 25, 2016 for oral Presentations Deadline for Poster Only Submission is May 15, 2016. Later submitted Posters can still be accepted but will not be included in the Summit-Proceedings. (See instruction in Folder on Page 25).

For full programme download the PDF Folder

Registration Fees (For Exhibition Pricing Look Folder, Page 25)

The European Foundation for Clinical Nanomedicine is a non-profit institution aiming at advancing medicine to the benefit of individuals and society through the application of nanoscience. Aiming at prevention, diagnosis, and therapy through nanomedicine as well as at exploration of its implications, the Foundation reaches its goals through support of clinically focussed research and of interaction and information flow between clinicians, researchers, the public, and other stakeholders. The recognition of the large future impact of nanoscience on medicine and the observed rapid advance of medical applications of nanoscience have been the main reasons for the creation of the Foundation.

Nanotechnology is generally considered as the key technology of the 21st century. It is an interdisciplinary scientific field focusing on methods, materials, and tools on the nanometer scale, i.e. one millionth of a millimeter. The application of this science to medicine seeks to benefit patients by providing prevention, early diagnosis, and effective treatment for prevalent, for disabling, and for currently incurable medical conditions.

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Many people are searching for something more they can do for their health in addition to standard medical treatment. At the Myrna Brind Center of Integrative Medicine at Jefferson in Philadelphia, we take personalized medicine to a new level. We care about your health and wellness goals, and it is our primary mission to help you achieve them.

Our physicians are guided by the science of medicine and are experts in the art of incorporating complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies into the healing approach. This combined or "integrative" way of practicing is what makes the Myrna Brind Center so unique and effective.

We welcome you to our Center, and we think you'll agree that our new state-of-the-art facilities create an environment that allows the healing process to start the moment you walk through the door. The space is architecturally magnificent and bathed in light from high windows, as well as ceiling and glass panels. We also have a tranquil outdoor healing garden accessible from our suite.

Brind-Marcus Center now open

Our professional staff includes board-certified physicians with expertise in using diet and nutritional supplements and herbal and homeopathic medicines. Our physicians treat adults and children and are able to address either common health problems or complex medical conditions. They are available to work with you directly or in close consultation with your primary care provider or specialist.

The Center staff also includes acupuncturists, nurses and psychologists. And we have practitioners who can teach you to access the healing potential of your mind and spirit. We all work closely together in order to collaborate on treatment strategies and coordinate your care.

Based at Thomas Jefferson University's main campus, our academic program promotes research and educational activities related to integrative medicine. Researchers study health outcomes of all patients treated through our programs. Collaborative study protocols are developed with Jefferson clinical investigators and basic scientists. Our academic program has been providing professional education programs in integrative medicine for physicians, medical students, nurses and other health providers since 1995.

The Center is located at: 925 Chestnut Street Suite 120 Philadelphia, PA 19107 215-955-2221

Please enter the building by the 10th Street entrance between Chestnut and Market Streets on the east side of Chestnut (to avoid the steps at the 925 Chestnut Street entrance).

Academic Title: Professor

Executive and Medical Director of the Jefferson-Myrna Brind Center of Integrative Medicine

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Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

For thousands of years, TCM has been practiced in China. TCM includes dietary recommendations and manipulation, Qigong, a form of meditation and exercise, Tuina, a form of massage, herbal medicine and acupuncture.

Traditional Chinese Medicine uses terms that may sound strange to our modern ears, but it is a highly logical and effective system of medicine. Our Western system and the TCM system both have the same goal - to maintain health and treat patients who experience illness or injury. These two methods have different views of the body. The TCM view is a more holistic view and the Western is more mechanistic and linear. These two systems can often be combined for the benefit of the patient, thus the term 'Integrative Medicine' as opposed to 'complementary' or 'alternative'.

A melding of Western medicine with complementary, alternative and holistic modalities, integrative medicine offers many healing options. It is a gentle, comprehensive approach to achieving wellness and maintaining health, while honoring an animal's innate healing power.

One of our great joys as veterinarians is developing personal relationships with patients and their caregivers. We provide a welcoming atmosphere (lower lighting, calming music, blankets for comfort, ample time for an unhurried visit), and yummy treats (if appropriate and allowed) in an effort to create a relaxed and enjoyable experience. You will be present during the exam and treatment and engaged in discussion about nutrition, exercise, and Tuina, a gentle, easy-to-learn method of body work. Time and intention (or attention) are key components to forming a partnership in caring for your pet and promoting his or her health and healing.

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Dr. Rosenzweig offers natural therapies and supportive care for patients with cancer or other life-challenging illnesses.

Please see Dr. Rosenzweigs website for more information: http://www.StevenRosenzweigMD.net

Steven Rosenzweig, MD graduated the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 1986 and completed his residency training in Emergency Medicine at Jefferson University Hospital in 1989. He was a full-time, Jefferson physician until 2007; during that time he served as Founding Medical and Academic Director of the Thomas Jefferson University Center of Integrative Medicine, which opened its doors in 1998. In 2007 he established his independent, private practice in Integrative Medicine and also joined the teaching faculty of Drexel University College of Medicine.

Dr. Rosenzweig is Board Certified in Emergency Medicine and in Palliative Medicine. He extended his medical training through the study of Anthroposophical Medicine, a European-based system of Integrative Medicine. He participated in professional training under the direction of Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD, founder of the Stress Reduction Clinic at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center (UMMC), and has completed the Teacher Development Intensive in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction offered at the Stress Reduction Clinic at UMMC. He also completed Professional Certification Training in Interactive Guided Imagerysm through the Academy for Guided Imagery.

Dr. Rosenzweig is Clinical Associate Professor at Drexel University College of Medicine where he is Director of the Progam in Medical Humanism and Professional Values in the Office of Educational Affairs. He directs courses in Bioethics, Community Service Learning, and Professionalism. He teaches mindfulness and Integrative Medicine, and has been developing mind-body projects as part of the community service curriculum. He is also an Adjunct Associate Professor at Jefferson Medical College where he currently lectures on botanical medicine and racial disparities in healthcare. Dr Rosenzweig is a member of the medical staff of Hahnemann University Hospital and Abington Memorial Hospital.

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