Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of premature birth. More specifically, the present invention provides methods and compositions useful for preventing premature birth. In one embodiment, a method for preventing preterm birth in a patient comprises the step of administering to the patient an effective amount of autologous mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) during the first or second trimester.

Abstract: A dendrimer formation, such as a PAMAM dendrimer or a multiarm PEG polymeric formulation has been developed for systemic administration to the brain or central nervous system. In the preferred embodiment, the dendrimers are in the form of dendrimer nanoparticles comprising poly(amidoamine) (PAMAM) hydroxyl-terminated dendrimers covalently linked to at least one therapeutic, prophylactic or diagnostic agent for treatment of one or more symptoms of neurodegenerative, neurodevelopmental or neurological disorders such as Rett syndrome or autism spectrum disorders, D6 generation dendrimers provide significantly enhanced uptake into areas of brain Injury, providing a means for diagnosis as well, as drug delivery.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of premature birth. More specifically, the present invention provides methods and compositions useful for preventing premature birth. In one embodiment, a method for preventing preterm birth in a patient comprises the step of administering to the patient an effective amount of autologous mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) during the first or second trimester.

Abstract: The present invention provides a low-cost, low-power therapeutic hypothermia device for use in developing nations. The device includes a first and second receptacle separated by a space filled with a porous material such as sand. A cooling chemical can also be added to the porous material in order to speed cooling. Water is added to the porous material and a neonate is placed into the device for therapeutic hypothermia treatment. The neonate is monitored carefully using temperature sensors and a feedback system integrated into the device. Cooling can be modulated and/or warming commenced by adding Styrofoam blocks to raise the neonate off the surface of the device.