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Will the U.S. Army implement use of extracellular matrix techniques on burn victims in the Iraq War?
Background: The regenerative medicine, known as Extracellular Matrix, ia a “cream-colored crystallized powder, called ‘magic dust,’ boosts the body's natural tendency to repair itself...the body thinks it's back in the womb [when the matrix has been applied to a missing digit or limb]."
One nonmilitant study participant gained a first-hand experience of Extracellular Matrix's abilities. After four weeks of researchers continuously applying the medicine to a missing tip of the participant's finger, which had been lost in a model plane’s propeller, replenishing new skin and tissue grew over the damaged area.
Tissue and skin are not the only regenerative interests of the Armed Forces. In fact, the Armed Forces Institute of Regenerative Medicine is also studying nerve and vein transplantation, which includes the treatment of burns without scarring, along with the regeneration of tissue, skin and bone.
Both animals and humans have aided in regenerative studies, enabling the institute to develop therapies for the generous amount of soldiers who become victim of explosives.
Armed Forces Institute Scientists have also developed an engineered skin substitute from patients' cells. A sample of skin approximately the size of a postage stamp actually has the ability to grow significantly. Placing the substitute over a wound or burn provides reduced chances for infection and has the ability to eventually grow and cover large areas of
the injured body.
Based upon this information will the US Army implement use of extracellualr matrix techniques (Regenerative Medicine) on any US military individuals in Iraq by Dec 31, 2009?
sources:
http://www.dailytech.com/Army+Technology+Includes+Opportunities+to+Regenerate+Lost+Limbs/article13765.htm
One nonmilitant study participant gained a first-hand experience of Extracellular Matrix's abilities. After four weeks of researchers continuously applying the medicine to a missing tip of the participant's finger, which had been lost in a model plane’s propeller, replenishing new skin and tissue grew over the damaged area.
Tissue and skin are not the only regenerative interests of the Armed Forces. In fact, the Armed Forces Institute of Regenerative Medicine is also studying nerve and vein transplantation, which includes the treatment of burns without scarring, along with the regeneration of tissue, skin and bone.
Both animals and humans have aided in regenerative studies, enabling the institute to develop therapies for the generous amount of soldiers who become victim of explosives.
Armed Forces Institute Scientists have also developed an engineered skin substitute from patients' cells. A sample of skin approximately the size of a postage stamp actually has the ability to grow significantly. Placing the substitute over a wound or burn provides reduced chances for infection and has the ability to eventually grow and cover large areas of
the injured body.
Based upon this information will the US Army implement use of extracellualr matrix techniques (Regenerative Medicine) on any US military individuals in Iraq by Dec 31, 2009?
sources:
http://www.dailytech.com/Army+Technology+Includes+Opportunities+to+Regenerate+Lost+Limbs/article13765.htm
Settlement details:As reported by a major mainstream news source, the Department of Defense, U.S. Army.
If a report has not been issued, or announced by settlement date the question will settle as a no.
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