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Stem cells are what the scientific buzz, https://www.obsw4aps.online - https://www.obsw4aps.online and religious and ethical fuss, are all about. They are the basic cells from which all other cells in the body develop. The ReNeuron company in England is growing cells from the brains of human fetuses in incubators. They have been manipulated so they will live and reproduce forever. The aim is to coax them into becoming specialized brain cells.

"We have developed 150 cell lines from the human fetal brain," says Dr. Martin Edwards, CEO of ReNeuron.

Edwards used to work in America. He returned - http://www.fool.com/search/solr.aspx?q=returned to Britain to launch a stem cell research company with the aim of bringing treatments for brain disorders to market. He knows a number of American scientists are planning to come here as well.

"The uncertainty in the US, particularly in regard to academic researchers, about the availability of federal funding, is making people think hard about whether the US is the place to be."

Already, one prominent American researcher, Roger Pedersen of the University of California, is headed for Britain and other leading scientists are now worried about a brain drain.

"I think it's a shame," says Dr. Ben Barres, a neurobiologist at Stanford University Medical School. " I think it's a shame that our best stem cell scientists are going to feel that they need to move to another country to pursue their research program."

And Britain is ready to welcome them with open arms.

The prospects for the business of stem cell research seem greater in Britain right now because the British have discussed all the issues, the debate here is less heated, and they've developed rules, overseen by the head of one of the Oxford University colleges, that most people seem comfortable with.

Ruth Deech and her government-appointed committee regulate all human embryo research in Britain, both public and private. She sees immense benefits from Britain's pragmatic approach.

"There will be spin-off companies, quite rightly so, which will bring these benefits not just to this country, but I hope all over the world," says Deech, chairman of the regulatory authority.

Britain led the way more than 20 years ago with the first test tube baby, Louise Brown. It may well lead the way again if American scientists emigrate to the more supportive climate in the Britain.©MMII CBS Worldwide Inc. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed

When Ben Affleck won best director at the Golden Globe Awards for "Argo," ex-fiancee Jennifer Lopez was among those cheering for him.

Lopez said she gave Affleck a standing ovation.

"[Argo] was a great movie," she said during an appearance on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," airing Wednesday. "We got, you know, a lot of like ... They were really hard on us in the press when we dated back in the day. On movies and things like that. So it was a nice moment. It was nice to see him have that moment. I was really happy for him."

Lopez and Affleck broke off their engagement 10 years ago. The two, dubbed "Bennifer," were always in the tabloids and became a source of derision, and 바카라사이트 - http://www.edreedsings.com/bio/index.html their movie together, "Gigli," bombed, hurting their careers.

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Lopez told DeGeneres that it's not awkward seeing her exes, like Sean "Diddy" Combs and Affleck, at events like the Golden Globes.

"[It's not awkward], because I see them a lot," she said. "Because we're in the same business. We run in the same circles."

This "new generation" of hearing aids works by transmitting sound to the delicate bones of the inner ear, stimulating them in the same way that normal sound does. A conventional hearing aid, on the other hand, works by simply amplifying sound through the ear canal to the outside of the eardrum.

A new device made by Soundtec uses an external component that fits in the ear canal. It picks up sound and transmits it in the form of electromagnetic waves to a tiny magnet attached to one of the small bones in the inner ear. The magnet vibrates the bones in the same way that a normal ear works to produce sound.

Most patients reported much better quality of sound than a conventional hearing aid, especially in the higher ranges. Some reported that they were able to hear more sounds. It is expected to get FDA approval soon.

For many people, conventional hearing aids work pretty well. But some people complain about feedback, distortion, and other distracting effects.

The new device is implanted surgically by cutting a small flap in the eardrum. It takes about 30 minutes and, in most cases, can be done with a local anesthetic. The eardrum heals in 8 to 10 weeks, and https://www.bestsns.kr/ - https://www.bestsns.kr/ the patient can start using the device then.

A similar device, made by Symphonix, used the same principle--to stimulate the bones of the inner ear magnetically. But the difference is that this device uses a small microphone that transmits sound to the magnet through a receiver implanted in the scalp behind the ear.

That means there's no need to put anything in the ear canal. But the surgery involves implanting the receiver in the bone behind the ear as well as the implantation of the magnet and requires a general anesthetic.

These devices are suitable for moderate to severe sensorineural hearing loss, where the nerves in the inner ear are affected. It's the most common type of hearing loss, typically caused by loud noise exposure or aging. You should talk to your doctor about the options available to you, but for those who don't like the way traditional hearing aids sound, these devices are an alternative.

The Symphonix device with the microphone and implanted receiver can run about $15,000 to $20,000 with all the surgical costs. The Soundtec device will be around $4,000 to $5,000. They are not normally covered by insurance.

By comparison, a typical high-end digital hearing aid goes for around $3,000 or $4,000.

The FDA says the Symphonix device has some risks. Some patients reported pain and fullness in the ear. The surgery - http://wordpress.org/search/surgery is reversible, however, and there are studies underway to see if there are any long-term side effects. Most patients didn't have any trouble.©MMII CBS Worldwide Inc. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed

After concentrating on a career that brought her to the presidency of the National Organization for Women, Kim Gandy had her first child at 39 and the second at 41.

"I got married at 35 and knew that I wanted to have kids," says Gandy.

That's why the latest ad campaign by the American Society of Reproductive Medicine hits a nerve with her. The billboards, which warn women about dangers that could impede pregnancies, include one that warns women about getting too old to have children.

"Knowing that there is a biological clock ticking frankly, I think, is something that most women of a certain age are really quite aware of," says Gandy.

Not so, say the doctors behind the ads. They say more and women are waiting to start families and many will end up childless. The number of women in their 30s and 40s having children has quadrupled since 1970 while women in their 20's giving birth has fallen by a third. And the reproductive experts say women have a false assumption that it will be easy to get pregnant no matter how long they wait.

"Women assume because they are still having regular cycles and they are in pretty good health--this biological clock hasn't kicked in yet. But in many it has," says Dr. Michael Soules of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine.

Celebrity images of women like Jane Seymour giving birth to twins at 44 and Madonna having her latest child at 41 only fuel that misinformation. Fertility in all women drops sharply at 40, at the same time the chance of miscarriage and https://www.yuchi.kr/ - https://www.yuchi.kr/ birth defects increases.

The reality is that even modern medicine can't guarantee an older woman will get pregnant: Infertility drugs and in vitro fertilization can only do so much. Even with these medical - http://www.tumblr.com/tagged/medical breakthroughs, only 2% of all babies are born to women over 40 every year.

"Our pregnancy rates with IVF [in vitro fertilization] and any other advance treatments go down considerably based on a woman's age," says Dr. Soules

The doctors behind the ad campaign say it's either warn women now that the clock is ticking or face them later when time has run out.©MMII CBS Worldwide Inc. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed

According to Dr. Diamond, his book is the first to address this growing health issue in a practical and accessible way. In Headache and Your Child, he includes chapters dedicated to such topics as:

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Dr. Diamond is the founder and director of the Diamond Headache Clinic in Chicago, which is the oldest private clinic in the United States devoted solely to headaches. Each year, its staff treats more than 20,000 headache patients.

In addition to Headache and Your Child, he is the author of Conquering Your Migraine (Fireside, April 2001), The Hormone Headache, and co-editor - http://www.telegraph.co.uk/search/?queryText=co-editor https://www.hxwbrap6a.online - https://www.hxwbrap6a.online of The Practicing Physician's Approach to Headache (editions 1 through 5). He has contributed to 30 other books and has published more than 400 articles on the subject of headache.

Co-author Amy Diamond has worked as an editor and publisher for the last 20 years and serves as editorial consultant for Headache Quarterly: Current Treatment and Research.©MMII CBS Worldwide Inc. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed

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One of Dr. Diamond's main points in the book is that too little is known about children and headaches. While plenty of resources are currently available to an adult who suffers from headache, many pediatricians and parents assume this information is not relevant to kids. As a result, many children are not properly diagnosed or treated for their headache disorders.

Dr. Diamond is the founder and director of the Diamond Headache Clinic in Chicago, which is the oldest private clinic in the United States devoted - http://www.travelpod.com/s/devoted solely to headaches. Each year, its staff treats more than 20,000 headache patients.

In addition to Headache and Your Child, he is the author of Conquering Your Migraine (Fireside, April 2001), The Hormone Headache, and co-editor of The Practicing Physician's Approach to Headache (editions 1 through 5). He has contributed to 30 other books and has published more than 400 articles on the subject of headache.

Co-author Amy Diamond has worked as an editor and publisher for the last 20 years and serves as editorial consultant for Headache Quarterly: Current Treatment and Research.©MMII CBS Worldwide Inc. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed

The Early Show talks to Dr. Jordan Metzl.

What has been your experience? Do you see kids in your own practice taking supplements like creatine and ephedra?

I have parents call me all the time asking about sports supplements. Some already have children taking them. Others are considering it and want my opinion. And in all cases I say the same thing: https://www.opblog.top/ - https://www.opblog.top/ Children should not take these supplements.

Are there any long-term dangers from taking creatine?

Little is known about the long-term effects of taking creatine because there have never been any safety studies done on children. However, it has been linked to muscle injury and kidney problems. Another interesting point: There was a study this year that found kids as young as 11 were taking it.

Now let’s talk about ephedra, another supplement popular with young athletes.

Ephedra is not as widely used as creatine, but it is potentially more dangerous. In fact a study in the New England Journal of Medicine has linked ephedra to 18 deaths in California alone over the past 2 years.

Ephedra is found in many over-the-counter products - http://edition.cnn.com/search/?text=over-the-counter%20products and works by stimulating the heart and central nervous system. Athletes use it to lose weight, increase metabolism, and burn fat.

But since ephedra is classified as a natural supplement it is not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration and therefore very hard to pull off store shelves.

Many children take these supplements behind their parents’ back. But you say there are some common warning signs they should look for:

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If one child on a team is taking a supplement, there is a high probability others are too. This is why I encourage parents to keep in close contact with the coaches and other parents. And while we've been focusing a lot of attention on boys this morning, this is also a big problem with girls.

Rapid Weight and Muscle Change

This is something we would see in a teen taking creatine or other more dangerous performance-enhancing substances such as anabolic steroids. A teen will, in a very short span of time, gain a considerable amount of weight and begin to get "cut."

Irritability and Hyperactivity

This is common among teens on ephedra. They are often moody and have a hard time keeping focused, because they are overstimulated. If your young athlete's grades start to fall suddenly, you may want to ask him or her if they are using ephedra.

Are there any supplements that are okay for teens to take?

No, because supplements have not been tested in children. So if you have a child playing a sport who is looking to bulk up, it's importnt you tell them that gradual is the way to go. Get them involved in a strength training program or have them talk to a nutritionist, who can suggest what foods can help them get bigger.©MMII CBS Worldwide Inc. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed

When Ben Affleck won best director at the Golden Globe Awards for "Argo," ex-fiancee Jennifer Lopez was among those cheering for him.

Lopez said she gave Affleck a standing ovation.

"[Argo] was a great movie," she said during an appearance on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," airing Wednesday. "We got, you know, a lot of like ... They were really hard on us in the press when we dated back in the day. On movies and things like that. So it was a nice moment. It was nice to see him have that moment. I was really happy for him."

Lopez and Affleck broke off their engagement 10 years ago. The two, dubbed "Bennifer," were always in the tabloids and became a source of derision, and https://www.muraem1tz.online/ - https://www.muraem1tz.online/ their movie together, "Gigli," bombed, hurting their careers - http://www.broowaha.com/search/careers .

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Affleck, 40, is now married and has three children with actress Jennifer Garner. Lopez, 43, ended her marriage to singer Marc Anthony, with whom she has twins, in 2011.

Lopez told DeGeneres that it's not awkward seeing her exes, like Sean "Diddy" Combs and Affleck, at events like the Golden Globes.

"[It's not awkward], because I see them a lot," she said. "Because we're in the same business. We run in the same circles."

Stem cells are what the scientific buzz, and religious and ethical fuss, are all about. They are the basic cells from which all other cells in the body develop. The ReNeuron company in England is growing cells from the brains of human fetuses in incubators - https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=us&tbm=nws&q=incubators . They have been manipulated so they will live and reproduce forever. The aim is to coax them into becoming specialized brain cells.

"We have developed 150 cell lines from the human fetal brain," says Dr. Martin Edwards, CEO of ReNeuron.

Edwards used to work in America. He returned to Britain to launch a stem cell research company with the aim of bringing treatments for brain disorders to market. He knows a number of American scientists are planning to come here as well.

"The uncertainty in the US, particularly in regard to academic researchers, about the availability of federal funding, is making people think hard about whether the US is the place to be."

Already, one prominent American researcher, Roger Pedersen of the University of California, is headed for Britain and other leading scientists are now worried about a brain drain.

"I think it's a shame," says Dr. Ben Barres, a neurobiologist at Stanford University Medical School. " I think it's a shame that our best stem cell scientists are going to feel that they need to move to another country to pursue their research program."

And Britain is ready to welcome them with open arms.

The prospects for the business of stem cell research seem greater in Britain right now because the British - https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=us&tbm=nws&q=British have discussed all the issues, the debate here is less heated, and they've developed rules, overseen by the head of one of the Oxford University colleges, that most people seem comfortable with.

Ruth Deech and her government-appointed committee regulate all human embryo research in Britain, both public and private. She sees immense benefits from Britain's pragmatic approach.

"There will be spin-off companies, quite rightly so, which will bring these benefits not just to this country, but I hope all over the world," says Deech, chairman of the regulatory authority.

Britain led the way more than 20 years ago with the first test tube baby, https://www.pcwinbahc2.online - https://www.pcwinbahc2.online Louise Brown. It may well lead the way again if American scientists emigrate to the more supportive climate in the Britain.©MMII CBS Worldwide Inc. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed