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BioEDEN Tooth Stem Cell Banking Service Now Available in Canada
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Friday, 03 October 2008

Carlos Hank Rhon

With world health care moving toward personalized medicine where treatment is customized for each individual, the use of stem cells found in children's primary teeth is a significant step forward. These cells are a viable, ethical, and morally non-controversial alternative to the possibilities offered by embryonic stem cells. At the forefront of this new technology, BioEDEN is the first tooth cell bank in the world to offer cellular isolation and storage services for these valuable tooth cells.

According to President Jeff Johnson, "Public interest in primary tooth stem cells is growing not only locally, but globally. As a private laboratory registered with the FDA, we maintain high standards required for FDA oversight. After a recent FDA review, we are now approved to accept teeth from our neighbors in Canada.

"A primary consideration in the use of tooth cell storage is the cost. At less than 1/3 the cost of cord blood storage, banking a child's primary tooth stem cells not only provides a guaranteed matching donor for life, it is simple and painless for both the child and parent, and it preserves the cells before natural damage occurs. There are only twelve teeth that contain these promising cells, and cell viability – determined by when a tooth is expelled -- reduces the longer a loose tooth remains in the mouth. A tooth collected shortly after it becomes loose is most viable, and is critical that we receive a tooth quickly after it falls out."

BioEDEN isolates and stores tooth cells, and returns them to the original donor if they are ever needed. Unlike cord blood banking, which is public, BioEDEN's customers are only given their own cells. This autologous banking system eliminates worry about communicable diseases, tissue rejection, or immunosuppressive therapy, and will contribute to successful therapies where it is imperative that the source of the stem cells be compatible with the recipient. BioEDEN also leads the industry in offering a complete guarantee.
Last Updated ( Thursday, 13 November 2008 )
 
Olympics an Education in How to Go for the Gold
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Saturday, 12 June 2004

Carlos Hank Rhon

When Michael Phelps started shattering the Gold Medal record for the 2008 Olympics he gave everyone an education in persistence. Surely Michael practiced by swimming hundreds of laps to gain the endurance and expertise required to succeed. Something had to come from within to inspire him to diligently swim at a high level every time he jumped into a pool. Winning can breed winning when there is an expectation of success. It is clear that Michael Phelps expects to dominate the field of swimmers each time he dives into a pool. He is not looking to the left or right to see his competitors he is always looking straight ahead. Michael?s goal is right in front of him and he is steadfast in his desire to collect every Gold Medal that he can.

Olympians learn how to pay attention to details that are important aspects of winning. They never take a day off from practice. They understand that there are hundreds of other athletes who are practicing eight to twelve hours a day to try to get an edge during their next competition. A slight movement in a body position while in the water can determine how fast a swimmer can increase their speed.

There is a great lesson to learn from Olympians. It is important for personal growth. Olympians that win Gold Medals learn how to master their fears. They understand that fear is ?false evidence that appears real.? They spend a lot of time contemplating in their mind first how they will overcome their fears. Giving in to fear can take away from a person?s physical and mental health. Olympic athletes frequently go to the doctors to report pains that they cannot explain. Ongoing fear can result in stress that strips ones confidence in any of life?s endeavors.

A great strategy that the athletes use is to take the limits off their thought life. They know that past failures can serve as a marker to identify a new method to accomplish their goal. Olympians accept challenges as a fact of life. It?s amazing how they wait for four years to perform in one or more events. It takes real determination and continuous competition around the globe to measure an Olympian?s abilities. Olympians must have nerves of steel to overcome any anxiety they experience when they are ready to start any event. Olympic athletes participate in a competition in a world where a tenth of a second makes a difference between a Gold or Silver Medal.

Individuals who participate in the Olympics teach students of all ages the value of persistence. Many of the fears that the students have are based on past challenges in the classroom of life. Always be ready to pick yourself up and to prepare for the next challenge. Michael Phelps is an example of how to approach each learning experience with enthusiasm and excitement about your potential accomplishments. Each day is an opportunity to move one step closer to your goal. Just like the top athlete you can go for the Gold if you practice and persist.
Last Updated ( Thursday, 11 September 2008 )
 
Mergercast by Booz Allen Hamilton Podcast Releases Episode 13 -- Banking's Haves and Have-Nots
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Monday, 09 August 2004
New York (PRWEB) December 12, 2007 -- Mergercast by Booz Allen Hamilton has released Episode 13 -- Banking's Haves and Have-Nots.

 

In this episode, Paul Hyde, a vice president in Booz Allen's financial services group, discusses what he calls the 'have-not' banks, which have resulted from nearly two decades of banking industry mergers. He describes their characteristics, what sets them apart from their more successful counterparts, and what strategies they should follow to survive in an environment of continued consolidation.

 

?These regional and super-regional 'have-nots' are challenged to differentiate themselves," said Hyde. "They must each build new business models that clearly define their value propositions for customers, and their individual rights-to-win in the marketplace.

 

"Looking ahead, I think we'll see continued consolidation on a national level -- particularly among the 'have-nots' that fail to find the unique niches that will allow them to compete."

 

Mergercast by Booz Allen is a podcast exploring the world of mergers, acquisitions and restructurings. Episode 13 has a runtime of 15 minutes and 40 seconds, and can be accessed at www.boozallen.com/mergercast. Listeners can play the podcast on its homepage or subscribe via RSS feed, e-mail or the iTunes store.

 

About Booz Allen Hamilton:

Booz Allen Hamilton has been at the forefront of management consulting for businesses and governments for more than 90 years. Providing consulting services in strategy, operations, organization and change, and information technology, Booz Allen is the one firm that helps clients solve their toughest problems, working by their side to help them achieve their missions. Booz Allen is committed to delivering results that endure.

 

With 19,000 employees on six continents, the firm generates annual sales of $4 billion. Booz Allen has been recognized as a consultant and an employer of choice. In 2007, for the third consecutive year, Fortune magazine named Booz Allen one of 'The 100 Best Companies to Work For,' and for the past eight years, Working Mother has ranked the firm among its '100 Best Companies for Working Mothers.'

 

To learn more about the firm, visit the Booz Allen Web site at www.boozallen.com. To learn more about the best ideas in business, visit www.strategy-business.com, the Web site for strategy+business, a quarterly journal sponsored by Booz Allen.

 
Last Updated ( Monday, 21 January 2008 )
 
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