Wednesday, March 26, 2008

Cure for diabetes?

Video on: Could we find a cure for juvenile diabetes (different from type 2 adult diabetes). Health problems from raised blood sugar, insulin deficiency, nerve damage, blindness, heart disease, stroke, impotence and many other issues. Possible therapy using adult stem cells which produce natural human insulin in response to rise in blood sugar. Research with liver cells transforming into insulin secreting cells. Possible side effects. Growing type 2 diabetes among children and adults. Health care costs. conference keynote speaker and futurist.

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Thursday, June 14, 2007

Future of genetic engineering - by Futurist Dr Patrick Dixon

What is genetic engineering? Gene therapy, latest research in health and medical care. Genetic prophecy, genetic transformation. Xenotransplants and genetically modified food. HIV, Sars and Bird Flu - risks of genetic mutation. Video comment by Dr Patrick Dixon author of The Genetic Revolution

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Saturday, May 06, 2006

WHO: Bird Flu Cases Must Be Noted Sooner

WHO: Bird Flu Cases Must Be Noted Sooner

US government continues to have jitters about bird flu.

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