Texas Cures

A Story of an Ethiopian Man who Cheated Death Twice to Graduate from Texas Heart Institute

A Ghost (Heart) of a Chance The Texas Heart Institute's new research into a "ghost heart" — an organ scrubbed clean of all cells — could build a human heart nearly from scratch.

Stem Cell Tourism Near and Far: Achieving a Compromise for the Patient

Patient advocacy groups have been strong supporters of stem cell and regenerative medicine research. But, after waiting more than a decade for scientists to complete clinical trials, many patients are now approaching clinics around the world that offer experimental stem cell-based interventions. Why did patients who were once strong supporters of stem cell research become stem cell tourists? And how can scientists, clinicians and regulators work to bring stem cell patients back to the U.S. and into the clinical trial process?

This panel discussion combines perspectives of a physician scientist, policy scholar, bioethicist and regulator to explore the risks surrounding stem cell tourism. Panelists will examine the FDA’s efforts to combat the issue within the U.S. and why the clinical trial process is the gold standard for understanding the impact of therapeutic interventions. The dialogue will highlight options for better cooperation and collaboration with the FDA to expedite proven therapies.

This event is sponsored by the Baker Institute International Stem Cell Policy Program and the Texas Heart® Institute.

The Risks of Stem Cell Tourism This event combines perspectives of a physician scientist, policy scholar, bioethicist and regulator to explore the risks surrounding stem cell tourism.

Stem Cell Awareness Day A message from Dr. Willerson…Stem Cell Awareness Day unites organizations and individuals around the world working to ensure that we realize the benefits of one of the most promising fields of science in our time.

Flu vaccinations could prevent thousands of deaths from heart disease..
http://www.texasheart.org/HIC/Topics/Cond/Flu_heartattack.cfm

Research Shows Flu Can Trigger Heart Attacks Research Shows Flu Can Trigger Heart Attacks

20 Hospitals Using Twitter to Attract, Engage and Retain Patients 41% of patients said social media would affect their choice of a specific doctor, hospital or medical facility. We found 20 Hospitals using social media right.

Researchers' Quest for an Artificial Heart - The Crux The need to mend broken hearts has never been greater. But what if we could simply manufacture an artificial heart?

April 16 is National Healthcare Decisions Day

Donate Life America has introduced National Healthcare Decisions Day as an official observance this year. The day is set aside to inspire, educate and empower the public, including health care providers, about the importance of advance care planning.

People are being urged to initiate advance care discussions with family members. Advance care planning isn’t geared toward a specific age. At any age, a medical emergency could hinder someone too sick to make his or her own health care decisions.
It’s all about making sure you get the type of medical care you want. The major purpose of this day is to “speak up” and share your desires with loved ones. What better time to help encourage the act of registering as a lifesaving donor?

For more information about planning for a healthy future, please visit the sites below:
www.nhdd.org/
www.nia.nih.gov
www,donatelife.net/

Texas Heart Institute Recruiting Patients With Peripheral Artery Disease for Adult Stem Cell Trial Doctors and researchers at the Texas Heart Institute (THI) are halfway to their goal of recruiting 80 patients who suffer from peripheral artery disease (PAD) for a new clinical trial to assess the benefits and risks in the use of……