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Post by Blossom/Jackie W. on Jun 29, 2007 10:20:16 GMT -5
Many in the medical field, as well as lay people, believe that Stem Cells are the wave of the future with regards to medicine. A lot of research is currently going on; some we hear about, some we don't. Also there's a lot of "hype" right now and it wouldn't hurt if we try to discern fact from fiction. After all; one of the main reasons we're here is to learn and share info with fellow COPDer's, or anyone who's interested.
So; please read the qyestion and vote yes or no. Remember; although guests can post on this site/forum, only members are eligible to vote on a poll. So, if you want to cast a vote, I'm afraid you'll have to sign up.
The poll will close sometime on Wednesday.
Thank You
Jackie
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Post by morningstar on Jun 29, 2007 10:42:01 GMT -5
Yes I would very much like to learn more. As it is now I am not for it OR against.
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Post by cocojax on Jun 29, 2007 11:37:25 GMT -5
Yes for sure, I think it is the way to go. More we learn the better we can filter out some of the misconceptions.  |
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Post by larrynz on Jun 29, 2007 17:23:14 GMT -5
I will think about it and vote later, I think it will be the way of the future but a long way to go, if we have a section for it a little clutter is created, that is the downside. The plus is it saves the clutter of stem cells in other areas.
The only New Zealander to have this treatment (not for lungs) had to go to China, was helped a little which quickly reversed and is now dead.
The way I see it is Governments and health insurers are spending a lot of money on COPD, once stem cell treatment becomes viable they will be the first to promote it.
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Post by the bear on Jun 29, 2007 18:09:56 GMT -5
My vote a resounding YES. We may not live to see it but we will leave a legacy of hope.  |
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Post by LindaNY on Jun 29, 2007 18:36:36 GMT -5
I'm in total agreement with that but Big Pharmo is going to do anything in it's power to stop it. If stem cells become a cure for many diseases, they stand to lose BILLIONS of dollars. Their meds will be of no use.
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Post by cocojax on Jun 29, 2007 19:21:50 GMT -5
My vote a resounding YES. We may not live to see it but we will leave a legacy of hope. Bear I love the way you put things, well said, and that is why we all hope, if not for ourselves, or our families, or our friends, most certainly for our future generations ....  |
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Post by Blossom/Jackie W. on Jun 29, 2007 19:44:33 GMT -5
Larry; it won't clutter the main entry "topics" board. It'll be a sub board within the COPD section; seperate from and above. Sort of like the announcement area which you don't see until you go into one of the boards.
As for ...."Governments and health insurers are spending a lot of money on COPD, once stem cell treatment becomes viable they will be the first to promote it". That's a big problem here in Canada.....they're not spending what they could or should. The medicines available and Rehab are PROVEN to reduce exacerbations etc thus reducing hospital visits and stays; YET for those folks who are on medical assistance they''re forced to stay on the OLDER generation drugs. I.E. Symbicort isn't an option med; quite often Spiriva isn't either.
You may be on to something Linda re: the pharmo companies etc BUT I'm not sure that I agree. I know that theres' 2 facilities heading up research this fall in Ontario as well. I think it's here and it's not going away so those same companies (pharmaceuticals) can get on board or find another source of income from a corporate perspective. I'm not sure we'll necessarily see the govt. spring for stem cell treatments so there's still gonna be a tremendous need for the average joe re: regular med treatments.
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Post by larrynz on Jun 29, 2007 19:51:30 GMT -5
Just added my 'yes' vote
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Post by John on Jun 29, 2007 21:03:55 GMT -5
HI Ev1: I voted Yes here !I think It will help us sort out the fact from the fiction together. I'm sure Like Larry refered to there will be many dead end streets and maybe even a few scams. But the many eyes we have here will be watching out for each other |
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Post by cheryl on Jun 29, 2007 21:57:42 GMT -5
Gaining knowledge can never be a bad thing. I vote yes.  |
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Post by LindaNY on Jun 29, 2007 22:25:44 GMT -5
Jackie, I hope you are right about big Pharmo. I don't trust them one little bit.
We have a friend who is a chemist for one and he is totally disgusted with what they are doing and is getting ready to resign. Oh I could tell you horror stories but will spare everyone the gore.
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Post by maryaz on Jun 30, 2007 1:09:32 GMT -5
I will vote yes. I am interested to trying to understand the whole issue better now. I am a slow learner. It is time I understand this. I could never make a fair vote for or against it without better knowledge.
However, I will be pleasantly surprised if this section can be created and used without locking topics.
Stem cell is like talking politics, almost. Just the truth. Too many get hot instead of just having an open mind.
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Post by the bear on Jun 30, 2007 5:20:38 GMT -5
Currently, Dr. Keshavjee and his team are researching ways in which gene therapy can be used to fix injured organs, since the lung is a complex and fragile organ that is vulnerable to injury and rejection. His lab is also looking at how genes can be used to modify and repair lungs to improve transplant results. The team's ultimate goal is to eliminate the need for transplant by using regenerative medicine to grow healthy replacement lungs.
For more information contact
robert.thompson@uhn.on.ca
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Post by the bear on Jun 30, 2007 6:29:45 GMT -5
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Post by morningstar on Jun 30, 2007 7:00:31 GMT -5
Thank you bear, I will do that. I wish to learn all I can. Thank you.
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Post by LindaNY on Jun 30, 2007 7:31:57 GMT -5
 What possible reason, except for some religious objection to embryonic stem cell research, would cause a heated discussion that would force locking a topic?  I don't think that is likely at all. Stem cell research is the wave of the future. |
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Post by bobbioh on Jun 30, 2007 10:22:39 GMT -5
I have been looking into it some I think its a great idea Im voting yes.bobbioh
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Post by the bear on Jun 30, 2007 14:19:18 GMT -5
Just reminding you all for information in Canada go to University Health Network or contact robert.thompson@uhn.on.ca and a great site for our American friends is www.lrri.com That is (LRRI) for Lovelace Respirology Research Institute in New Mexico. Knowledge is the key to understanding. bear  Remember good, better best. Never let them rest. Until your good is better, and, your better is your best. ;D |
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Post by Guest on Jun 30, 2007 22:33:28 GMT -5
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Post by morningstar on Jul 1, 2007 5:21:20 GMT -5
Thank you guest. It was kind of you to give us the proper site. A over site by Our bear I am sure. I invite you to sign up and join us here in this vote. And are sharing of information.
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Post by Blossom/Jackie W. on Jul 2, 2007 6:17:27 GMT -5
Since there's been no negative votes, I see no point in postponing the setting up of an area specifically relating to Stem Cell research and info exchange. Although there's been a limited number of "Votes", there's been quite a few "viewings"
An area will be set up and funtional by Tuesday latest.
Jackie
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What possible reason, except for some religious objection to embryonic stem cell research, would cause a heated discussion that would force locking a topic? 
