Monthly Archives: April 2022

Regenerative Medicine News and General Information

For the First Time, Researchers Have Generated a Complete Sequence of a Human Genome

Posted on by Francisco Fernandez, MD
01
Apr

Scientists have published the first complete, gapless sequence of a human genome. The Human Genome Project has been working on this for over two decades. According to researchers, having a complete, gap-free, that consists of 3 billion bases (or letters) in our DNA is critical to understanding the full spectrum of human genomic variation and […]

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Regenerative Medicine News and General Information

Climate Change May Increase Hospitalizations due to Hyponatremia

Posted on by Francisco Fernandez, MD
01
Apr

Hyponatremia is a common electrolyte disorder characterized by low levels of sodium in the blood and it can be seen in up to 30% of all hospitalized patients. This condition can cause no symptoms when mild, but moderate to severe cases can have different symptoms, including difficulty concentrating, headaches, nausea, and when severe it can […]

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Stem Cell Therapy for Specific Conditions

A Promising New Strategy for Stroke: Intranasal Exosome Therapy

Posted on by Francisco Fernandez, MD
01
Apr

Stroke is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide and affects the health, economic, and social capabilities of those affected. Ischemic stroke represents 85% of the total strokes, frequently causing neurological and neuropsychiatric sequelae, and memory disorders in up to 20-50% of patients.  Ischemic strokes are characterized by blood flow obstruction in a restricted […]

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