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THE MIRACLE OF STEM CELLS

Stem cells have been touted as the future of medicine. But what are they, and how do they work? For those who have been left hopeful but confused by the barrage of information in the media, this book offers the answers. Meant for healthcare professionals and non-professionals alike, The Miracle of Stem Cells explains where we stand with stem cell research and treatment today.

The reader is brought through an incredible journey of medical discovery, from the pioneers of stem cell research, to the patients who are benefitting from treatment today, to the trailblazers who are opening new frontiers in the field of medicine. Combining scientific facts with human stories, Miracle paints a vivid picture of how these amazing cells offer hope for the future of medicine.

Readers will learn about:

• The basics of stem cell science
• The earliest discovery of various types of stem cells
• The differences between autologous and allogeneic stem cells
• Why embryonic and iPS cells will remain in the lab
• The steps that must be taken to assure stem cell safety and potency
• How Chernobyl advanced stem cell science
• The latest stem cell treatments for neurological conditions such as stroke and Alzheimer's
• The treatment of cardiac conditions with stem cells
• Research efforts using stem cells for diabetic and other types of retinopathy
• New approaches to the treatment of chronic wounds
• What countries are leading the way in stem cell research and treatment
• How investigator initiated clinical studies are furthering our understanding of treatment
• Guidelines for safe patient treatment with stem cells
• The business and market for regenerative medicine
• The regulatory environment in the United States and globally for stem cell treatment
• Future trends in stem cell research, delivery, and treatment.

The authors, founders of Stemedica Cell Technologies, provide readers with a thoroughly understandable, well-researched overview of this dynamic, exciting, and ever-changing field.

To access the Table Of Contents and read an excerpt from the book, (a section on the history and role stem cells have played in treating acute radiation syndrome which is relevant based upon the recent Japan catastrophe) click here >>