Israel Making The Blind See

[JStone]

Warren Buffett

If you go to the Middle East looking for oil, you don't need to stop in Israel. But, if you're looking for brains, for energy, for integrity, for imagination, it's the only stop you need to make"
Warren Buffet on Israel - YouTube

Israeli-based Nano Retina has developed nanotech bionic retina implant device that restores sight to the vision impaired affected by macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and other diseases. The operation to install the electrode-laden implant takes a mere half hour under local anesthetic.
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeD7e0QfD2c]Nano Retina - Sight restoration, produced by Virtual Point - YouTube[/ame]

Winston Churchill

How dreadful are the curses which Mohammedanism lays on its votaries! Besides the fanatical frenzy, which is as dangerous in a man as hydrophobia in a dog, there is this fearful fatalistic apathy.

The effects are apparent in many countries. Improvident habits, slovenly systems of agriculture, sluggish methods of commerce, and insecurity of property exist wherever the followers of the Prophet rule or live.

A degraded sensualism deprives this life of its grace and refinement; the next of its dignity and sanctity. The fact that in Mohammedan law every woman must belong to some man as his absolute property, either as a child, a wife, or a concubine, must delay the final extinction of slavery until the faith of Islam has ceased to be a great power among men.

Individual Moslems may show splendid qualities, but the influence of the religion paralyses the social development of those who follow it.

No stronger retrograde force exists in the world. Far from being moribund, Mohammedanism is a militant and proselytizing faith. It has already spread throughout Central Africa, raising fearless warriors at every step; and were it not that Christianity is sheltered in the strong arms of science, the science against which it had vainly struggled, the civilization of modern Europe might fall, as fell the civilization of ancient Rome

Amazon.com: The River War (9781598184259): Sir Winston S. Churchill: Books

 

[waltky]

Hope for diabetes related blindness...

Scientists Explore Stem Cells to Treat Diabetic Blindness
February 20, 2013 - Millions of diabetics around the world are threatened with vision loss, a secondary effect of their disease, but researchers are exploring whether stem cells can be used to treat or prevent this diabetic complication.

Juvenile and adult-onset diabetes result when the body's ability to regulate blood sugar levels goes awry. When the condition becomes chronic, it can lead to cardiovascular disease, damage the kidneys and affect blood flow to the limbs, sometimes requiring amputations. The disease also affects the eyes, according to Alan Stitt of Queen’s University in Belfast, Ireland. Chronically high blood sugar levels can cause a condition called diabetic retinopathy, in which the tiny blood vessels that nourish the retina, the light sensitive tissue at the back of the eye, become blocked or leak. “They then can actually no longer carry the oxygen and the nutrients that the retina requires," Stitt says. "And the retina becomes increasingly dysfunctional as a result of these blood vessels not functioning properly.”

If left untreated, diabetic retinopathy can lead to partial or total blindness. Stitt, who directs the Queen's University Center for Vision and Vascular Science, is participating in a European-led study called Repair of Diabetic Damage by Stromal Cell Administration (REDDSTAR). Researchers from the U.S., Northern Ireland, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark and Portugal are also taking part. Each team is trying to prevent and minimize damage to a particular organ as a result of diabetes. The scientists are using adult stem cells isolated from bone marrow, the spongy tissue inside bones. Stem cells are master cells that can be coaxed to morph into any type of tissue cell in the body.

In Stitt’s laboratory, the stem cells are being injected directly into the eyes of mice bred to have diabetic retinopathy. So far, he says, the results are encouraging, showing signs that the progression toward blindness can be halted as the tiny retinal blood vessels are repaired and regenerated by the stem cells: “They are very clever cells, because what we know from the evidence we’ve got is that they seem to have this ability to go to where the tissue needs them to go," Stitt says. "So they recognize where there’s not enough blood vessels and they can actually then participate in the blood vessel regrowth.”

Current treatments for diabetic retinopathy, including laser surgery to stop retinal leakage, are directed toward patients with advanced disease. Such medical interventions are painful, costly and frequently unsuccessful. Stitt expects to begin human trials with the potentially eyesight-saving stem cell therapy in about two years.

Scientists Explore Stem Cells to Treat Diabetic Blindness

 

[Hossfly]

Hope for diabetes related blindness...

Scientists Explore Stem Cells to Treat Diabetic Blindness
February 20, 2013 - Millions of diabetics around the world are threatened with vision loss, a secondary effect of their disease, but researchers are exploring whether stem cells can be used to treat or prevent this diabetic complication.

Juvenile and adult-onset diabetes result when the body's ability to regulate blood sugar levels goes awry. When the condition becomes chronic, it can lead to cardiovascular disease, damage the kidneys and affect blood flow to the limbs, sometimes requiring amputations. The disease also affects the eyes, according to Alan Stitt of Queen’s University in Belfast, Ireland. Chronically high blood sugar levels can cause a condition called diabetic retinopathy, in which the tiny blood vessels that nourish the retina, the light sensitive tissue at the back of the eye, become blocked or leak. “They then can actually no longer carry the oxygen and the nutrients that the retina requires," Stitt says. "And the retina becomes increasingly dysfunctional as a result of these blood vessels not functioning properly.”

If left untreated, diabetic retinopathy can lead to partial or total blindness. Stitt, who directs the Queen's University Center for Vision and Vascular Science, is participating in a European-led study called Repair of Diabetic Damage by Stromal Cell Administration (REDDSTAR). Researchers from the U.S., Northern Ireland, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark and Portugal are also taking part. Each team is trying to prevent and minimize damage to a particular organ as a result of diabetes. The scientists are using adult stem cells isolated from bone marrow, the spongy tissue inside bones. Stem cells are master cells that can be coaxed to morph into any type of tissue cell in the body.

In Stitt’s laboratory, the stem cells are being injected directly into the eyes of mice bred to have diabetic retinopathy. So far, he says, the results are encouraging, showing signs that the progression toward blindness can be halted as the tiny retinal blood vessels are repaired and regenerated by the stem cells: “They are very clever cells, because what we know from the evidence we’ve got is that they seem to have this ability to go to where the tissue needs them to go," Stitt says. "So they recognize where there’s not enough blood vessels and they can actually then participate in the blood vessel regrowth.”

Current treatments for diabetic retinopathy, including laser surgery to stop retinal leakage, are directed toward patients with advanced disease. Such medical interventions are painful, costly and frequently unsuccessful. Stitt expects to begin human trials with the potentially eyesight-saving stem cell therapy in about two years.

Scientists Explore Stem Cells to Treat Diabetic Blindness

I saw this on a news show yesterday. Amazing.

 

[MHunterB]

Stem-cell research in the US has been hampered by the efforts of religious extremists. It's most unfortunate...

 

[MJB12741]

It appears there is no end to Israel's gifts to the world. But let us also consider what Palestinians have contributed to the world.

Warren Buffett

If you go to the Middle East looking for oil, you don't need to stop in Israel. But, if you're looking for brains, for energy, for integrity, for imagination, it's the only stop you need to make"
Warren Buffet on Israel - YouTube

Israeli-based Nano Retina has developed nanotech bionic retina implant device that restores sight to the vision impaired affected by macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and other diseases. The operation to install the electrode-laden implant takes a mere half hour under local anesthetic.
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeD7e0QfD2c]Nano Retina - Sight restoration, produced by Virtual Point - YouTube[/ame]

Winston Churchill

How dreadful are the curses which Mohammedanism lays on its votaries! Besides the fanatical frenzy, which is as dangerous in a man as hydrophobia in a dog, there is this fearful fatalistic apathy.

The effects are apparent in many countries. Improvident habits, slovenly systems of agriculture, sluggish methods of commerce, and insecurity of property exist wherever the followers of the Prophet rule or live.

A degraded sensualism deprives this life of its grace and refinement; the next of its dignity and sanctity. The fact that in Mohammedan law every woman must belong to some man as his absolute property, either as a child, a wife, or a concubine, must delay the final extinction of slavery until the faith of Islam has ceased to be a great power among men.

Individual Moslems may show splendid qualities, but the influence of the religion paralyses the social development of those who follow it.

No stronger retrograde force exists in the world. Far from being moribund, Mohammedanism is a militant and proselytizing faith. It has already spread throughout Central Africa, raising fearless warriors at every step; and were it not that Christianity is sheltered in the strong arms of science, the science against which it had vainly struggled, the civilization of modern Europe might fall, as fell the civilization of ancient Rome

Amazon.com: The River War (9781598184259): Sir Winston S. Churchill: Books

 

[toastman]

Hope for diabetes related blindness...

Scientists Explore Stem Cells to Treat Diabetic Blindness
February 20, 2013 - Millions of diabetics around the world are threatened with vision loss, a secondary effect of their disease, but researchers are exploring whether stem cells can be used to treat or prevent this diabetic complication.

Juvenile and adult-onset diabetes result when the body's ability to regulate blood sugar levels goes awry. When the condition becomes chronic, it can lead to cardiovascular disease, damage the kidneys and affect blood flow to the limbs, sometimes requiring amputations. The disease also affects the eyes, according to Alan Stitt of Queen’s University in Belfast, Ireland. Chronically high blood sugar levels can cause a condition called diabetic retinopathy, in which the tiny blood vessels that nourish the retina, the light sensitive tissue at the back of the eye, become blocked or leak. “They then can actually no longer carry the oxygen and the nutrients that the retina requires," Stitt says. "And the retina becomes increasingly dysfunctional as a result of these blood vessels not functioning properly.”

If left untreated, diabetic retinopathy can lead to partial or total blindness. Stitt, who directs the Queen's University Center for Vision and Vascular Science, is participating in a European-led study called Repair of Diabetic Damage by Stromal Cell Administration (REDDSTAR). Researchers from the U.S., Northern Ireland, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark and Portugal are also taking part. Each team is trying to prevent and minimize damage to a particular organ as a result of diabetes. The scientists are using adult stem cells isolated from bone marrow, the spongy tissue inside bones. Stem cells are master cells that can be coaxed to morph into any type of tissue cell in the body.

In Stitt’s laboratory, the stem cells are being injected directly into the eyes of mice bred to have diabetic retinopathy. So far, he says, the results are encouraging, showing signs that the progression toward blindness can be halted as the tiny retinal blood vessels are repaired and regenerated by the stem cells: “They are very clever cells, because what we know from the evidence we’ve got is that they seem to have this ability to go to where the tissue needs them to go," Stitt says. "So they recognize where there’s not enough blood vessels and they can actually then participate in the blood vessel regrowth.”

Current treatments for diabetic retinopathy, including laser surgery to stop retinal leakage, are directed toward patients with advanced disease. Such medical interventions are painful, costly and frequently unsuccessful. Stitt expects to begin human trials with the potentially eyesight-saving stem cell therapy in about two years.

Scientists Explore Stem Cells to Treat Diabetic Blindness

stem cell research is really going to surprise people. i don't think people are even close to being aware of its potential. that and developing advanced methods for detecting diseaases/cconditions early and who knows what could happen.

Very true, but there are many people, mostly religious fanatics who oppose Stem Cell research. Fuckin joke some of those people

 

[Lipush]

Cool!

 

[Jos]

Jeremiah 5:21


21 Hear this, you foolish and senseless people,
who have eyes but do not see,
who have ears but do not hear:

Tell the israelis

 

[Roudy]

Jeremiah 5:21


21 Hear this, you foolish and senseless people,
who have eyes but do not see,
who have ears but do not hear:

Tell the israelis

Now if only the Israelis can make stupid shmucks like Jos think

 

[Jos]

Now if only the facts can make stupid schmucks like roudy think

 

[sealadaigh]

Now if only the facts can make stupid schmucks like roudy think

why even bother, Jos.

i have no problem with jews and israelis celebrating their accomplishments. they should.

if they want to take these accomplishments and use them to demean a whole nuther culture and people, it not only diminishes the accomplishment, it reveals their true colour and purpose. if that is the face they want to present to the world, so be it.

this should be pointed out as strongly as possibe but not much needs to be said beyond that.

roudy can't hold a candle to you, that is obvious...but if jews want to let him embarrass them that way, that is their choice also.

the CDZ looks good and most of the pro-palestinian posters probably could survive and perhaps thrive there.

 

[BecauseIKnow]

Couldn't have said it better Seal

 

[Hossfly]

Now if only the facts can make stupid schmucks like roudy think

why even bother, Jos.

i have no problem with jews and israelis celebrating their accomplishments. they should.

if they want to take these accomplishments and use them to demean a whole nuther culture and people, it not only diminishes the accomplishment, it reveals their true colour and purpose. if that is the face they want to present to the world, so be it.

this should be pointed out as strongly as possibe but not much needs to be said beyond that.

roudy can't hold a candle to you, that is obvious...but if jews want to let him embarrass them that way, that is their choice also.

the CDZ looks good and most of the pro-palestinian posters probably could survive and perhaps thrive there.

Evidently Seal has no problems with the Muslims demeaning those of other religions, not even when they are demeaning Catholics and Christians. This is only a forum so Seal could close his eyes to any achievements anyone brings up that has come out of Israel if this bothers him so much. However, in the real cold world, many Muslims are busy harassing and murdering those whose beliefs are different from theirs and destroying their houses of worship. If Seal goes along with this type of demeaning, so be it.
Tanzania Too: Christians Threatened with Islamist Violence on Easter - By Nina Shea - The Corner - National Review Online

 

[Roudy]

Squeal:

i have no problem with jews and israelis...

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