Polymerase Chain Reaction, or PCR, is a process which permits scientists to make unlimited copies of genes. This is done with a single molecule of DNA. One hundred billion copies of the DNA can be generated in a few hours. This technique is currently being used to investigate Andy’s CMV because of a positive CMV…
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Cytomegalovirus
As Jordan puts it “Old enemies die hard”. CMV is a member of the herpesvirus group, which includes herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2, varicella-zoster virus (which causes chickenpox and shingles), and Epstein-Barr virus (which causes infectious mononucleosis). These viruses share a characteristic ability to remain dormant within the body over a long period….
Antigen
Any substance that stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies. Antigens are often foreign substances such as invading bacteria or viruses. More definitions via Google here. More via Wikipedia here.
Dr. Leslie Lehmann – Attending Physician
Leslie E. Lehmann, MD Instructor in Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School More here.
Who will take care of Andy
PHYSICIANS Attending Physician – a senior medical doctor who directs the patient’s care. Fellow – a medical doctor training in a specialty, e.g. cardiology. Resident – a medical doctor training in pediatrics. Psychiatrist of Psychologist – a doctor who works with parents and children to help them learn ways to manage feelings about being in…
Courage
Courage is realizing that you’re afraid and still act to solve the problem.
Viacord
Viacord called Dr. Pai regarding the authorization of release of medical information. Paulina and I decided to authorize the release of medical information ONLY for Viacor/Viacell internal use, not for presentations and publication concerning the history, treatment, examinations and diagnostic studies from Andy. ATF
Italian health minister & PGD
Politics & PGD. Italian minister in troubleCalls for his resignation abound after stem cell transplant announcement. Politicians and scientists in Italy are calling for the resignation of health minister Girolamo Sirchia this week, over a contentious law on assisted reproduction. … While reporting on the “historic outcome” at a press conference, Sirchia did not mention…
Umbilical cord stem cell banking in China
This will be a BIG bank…if they win the trial.. A local blood bank filed its second lawsuit against the Shanghai Public Health Bureau, after the latter banned its business of storing umbilical blood stem cells in January “The company conducted blood collecting without any authorization and has broken the Blood Donation Law of the…
Reproductive Genetics Institute
REPRODUCTIVE GENETICS INSTITUTE I received a call today from Olga Dragunsky, who works at Reproductive Genetics Institute Chicago to remind us of the party dedicated to the babies born through IVF & PGD on Sunday September 19, 2004 in Chicago, Ill. She also talked about helping other couples who might benefit from PGD by making…