In a world-first breakthrough, University of New South Wales (UNSW) medical researchers have used stem cells cultured on a simple contact lens to restore sight to sufferers of blinding corneal disease.
Sight was significantly improved within weeks of the procedure, which is simple, inexpensive and requires a minimal hospital stay.
The research team from UNSW’s School of Medical Sciences harvested stem cells from patients’ own eyes to rehabilitate the damaged cornea. The stem cells were cultured on a common therapeutic contact lens which was then placed onto the damaged cornea for 10 days, during which the cells were able to re-colonise the damaged eye surface.
While the novel procedure was used to rehabilitate damaged corneas, the researchers say it offers hope to people with a range of blinding eye conditions and could have applications in other organs.
A Valley Station Road church is sponsoring an “Open Carry Church Service” in late June, encouraging people to wear unloaded guns in their holsters, enter a raffle to win a free handgun, hear patriotic music and listen to talks by operators of gun stores and firing ranges.
Pastor Ken Pagano of New Bethel Church said the first-time event is “basically trying to think a little bit outside the box” to promote “responsible gun ownership and 2nd Amendment rights.”
Someone took the time to edit some Star Wars scenes with Han Solo and make a Magnum P.I. show intro. When I first saw this, I was just a little impressed, but when I saw the side-by-side comparison . . . I found it “most impressive.” I’m sure only a hand of you will understand why I used quotes in that last sentence.
Another reason why this is a bit interesting is that Tom Selleck was originally cast to be Indiana Jones, but eventually it when to Han Solo himself, Harrison Ford.
It’s nice to hear that even though his car dealership, the oldest in Texas, will no longer be able to sell Chrysler cars, he refuses to close the business.
The Cowboys have a new website that helps fans and customers to the new stadium find the easiest and quickest route – just enter your ZIP code. With all the construction on roads going on, routes will change often, so they encourage this use of this site. Good idea.
Speaking of ZIP code, can you remember what the acronym stands for? Better yet, did you even know it was an acronym? If you can’t remember, just click here.
My first dog had a cancerous wart that needed to be removed, and I often freak out seeing DogGeeding grow warts or tags, because I fear they may also turn cancerous. Yesterday I learned that the FDA just approved a drug for dogs to help with the fight.
This little girl sure can sing. And the cheerleader’s face at the end of the clip sure is priceless.
