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By Whitney Waller | October 31, 2008
Is animal use necessary?
Yes, if we are to continue seeking to understand and cure disease in both people and other animals. Certainly, animal use would not be necessary if we were content to allow our medical knowledge and skill to stay where it is today. But for many reasons we can’t afford that: Many devastating diseases — such as rheumatoid arthritis, AIzheimer’s, diabetes, muscular dystrophy, schizophrenia, and many forms of cancer–still lack cures or effective treatments. New diseases keep appearing.
What kinds of diseases and injuries could be cured by SCNT?
Medical researchers believe that SCNT could lead to cures for many currently incurable or common diseases and injuries, including diabetes, Parkinson’s, MS, cancer, heart disease, ALS, sickle cell disease, spinal cord injury and dozens of other debilitating medical conditions. For more examples, please see the “Diseases and Injuries” section of our website.In recent years, a number of traditional herbs and cures for diabetes have been investigated for their ability to reduce blood sugar. Some were found to have no effect while some were shown to have a mild effect on lowering blood sugar, but not to the extent that is comparable to the currently available tablets or insulin used to treat diabetes.
Think You May Have Diabetes?
What is diabetes? Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not properly control the amount of sugar in the blood stream. As a result, the level of sugar in the blood is too high. If you’ve never attempted to eat a healthy, well-balanced diet before your diabetes diagnosis, it can be difficult to know where to get started. Try these diabetes tips, as the right food choices will help you control your blood sugar level.ES cells could provide cures for many currently incurable or common diseases and injuries, including diabetes, Parkinson’s, MS, cancer, heart disease, ALS, sickle cell disease, spinal cord injury and dozens of other debilitating medical conditions. In fact, it is estimated that over 70 different diseases and injuries could benefit from ES cell research.
Can the health of the population be contributed to animal experimentation?
No. Animal experimentation has made only a very modest contribution to human health. The vast majority of improvements in public health have resulted not from vivisection, but from improved living conditions and changes in personal lifestyle, such as the trend towards people exercising more and eating healthier.In addition to corneas used for surgical procedures, more than 38,000 eyes are used annually for research and education. Research on glaucoma, retinal disease, eye complications of diabetes and other sight disorders, benefits from donations because many eye problems cannot be simulated. These studies advance the discovery of the causes and effects of specific eye conditions which leads to new treatments and cures.Not yet. ES cell research is a new field.
Why was this proposed state constitutional amendment needed?
Stem cells have the potential to provide cures for diseases and injuries that afflict hundreds of thousands of Missouri children and adults and millions of other Americans including diabetes, Parkinson’s, cancer, heart disease, ALS, sickle cell disease and spinal cord injury.In addition to corneas used for surgical procedures, more than 38,000 eyes are used annually for research and education.
How could ES cells be used to cure a disease or injury?
Most diseases and injuries involve defective or damaged cells and tissues. ES cells, or more specialized cells made from ES cells, could be transplanted into a patient’s body, where they could regenerate or repair a patient’s damaged cells or tissues.The heart, liver, kidneys, lungs, pancreas, stomach, and intestines are the organs that may be donated.The tissue that may be donated includes the corneas, tendons, saphenous and femoral veins, fascia, heart valves, skin and bone. If the organs and tissue cannot be donated for transplant, you still could have the chance to help others through education and research to find cures for arthritis, diabetes, skin disorders, cancer, and many other illnesses.
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