July
2008 video on the TGI1200 device which also mentions the
adipose-derived cells ability to treat heart disease and
regenerate heart tissue. View
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"While
it still sounds like science fiction, we've hopefully
opened a new door in the notion that we can build these
tissues and one day provide options for patients with
end-stage disease," said Dr. Doris Taylor, director of
the Center for Cardiovascular Repair at the University
of Minnesota. "We're not there yet, but at least now
we have another tool in our tool belt." . View
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Doris
Taylor Interview on "Decelluarization".
The
process called "decelluarization" is discussed by Dr.
Doris Taylor, director of the Center for Cardiovascular
Repair, Medtronic Bakken professor of medicine and physiology
and lead author of the recent study on lab created hearts. View
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A
Former Journalist Battles Heart Disease
When
heart muscle is damaged, there is little that can be
done to repair it. Some patients
involved in clinical trials testing the use of their
own stem cells as treatment have experienced partial
recovery good enough to allow them to lead more active
lives. Retired CNN journalist Charlie Hoff was involved
in one such trial and shares his experience. View
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