Posted on September 09th, 2005

Cord blood yields ‘ethical’ embryonic stem cells

00:01 18 August 2005
NewScientist.com news service
Andy Coghlan

Hopes for treating disease with stem cells from umbilical cord blood
has received a major boost, following the discovery of primitive
cells with clinical potential matching that of the far more
controversial embryonic stem cells (ESCs). The latter are originally
derived from human fetuses, which are then destroyed, and have become
a major ethical issue, especially in the US.

Furthermore, the same team is… read more »

Posted on September 09th, 2005

Energy conservation courses help MS patients avoid feelings of fatigue, study shows

Taking a course in energy conservation can significantly help MS patients avoid feelings of fatigue, according to data from a study published in the October issue of the journal Multiple Sclerosis.

The study, which included 169 participants with MS, examined the effect of attending a course on fatigue and energy conservation. The researchers evaluated the course’s impact on… read more »

Posted on September 07th, 2005

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