Azani Medical Spa Introduces NeoStem's Adult Stem Cell Collection and Banking Services to Eastern PA and Western NJ

Bethlehem, PA, May 16, 2007 --(PR.com)-- Azani Medical Spa, located in Bethlehem Pennsylvania under the direction of founder and Medical Director Monica Carezani-Gavin, MD, has announced an agreement with the New York City-based biotechnology services company NeoStem, Inc. to become the first facility in Eastern Pennsylvania and Western New Jersey to offer adult stem cell collection and long-term storage services to the public.

NeoStem specializes in the collection, processing and long-term storage of adult stem cells for autologous use, meaning the collection of one’s own stem cells for one’s own use for possible future therapeutic applications. NeoStem’s technology provides its patients with adult stem cell collection and banking services via a two-step process where a patient’s stem cells are mobilized (allowing the stem cells to pass from the person’s bone marrow into the peripheral blood), followed by a process called apheresis (a safe, painless and non-invasive procedure similar to donating blood) which separates and collects the stem cells from the patient’s blood. The patient’s cells are then processed and cryo-preserved at a NeoStem processing and storage facility where the cells are available should a patient need them in the future.

“Science shows us that stem cells from an individual’s own body can be used to change the course of certain chronic diseases such as heart disease, lupus, multiple myeloma, multiple sclerosis, and leukemia as well as rheumatoid arthritis and even chronic wounds,” commented Dr. Gavin. “We believe the people of Eastern Pennsylvania and Western New Jersey will take full advantage of having the advanced adult stem cell technologies offered by NeoStem right in their own backyard.”

Adult stem cells are becoming an important element in regenerative medicine and treatments for numerous diseases. They have already provided helpful treatment in certain blood cancers, cases of heart disease, autoimmune disease such as lupus, radiation exposure and wound healing. Over 600 adult stem cell clinical trials are underway and many more clinical applications using adult stem cells will develop in the future.

"We are very pleased to be offering our adult stem cell banking technology to the people of Eastern Pennsylvania and Western New Jersey through our collaboration with Dr. Gavin and the Azani Medical Spa team, whose high-quality and cost-effective medical services and treatments are well-known in the region and beyond,” remarked Robin L. Smith, MD, MBA, NeoStem's CEO.

Azani Medical Spa provides the finest cosmetic enhancements, anti aging, and wellness programs for the women, men, and adolescents of the Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania. Under the direction of Dr. Monica Gavin, Azani’s team of caring and licensed health care professionals is dedicated to helping people look and feel their best.

NeoStem is a biotechnology services company enhancing the delivery of adult stem cell therapeutics to health-conscious consumers. The Company is developing a nationwide network of adult stem cell collection centers, enabling people to donate and store their own stem cells with NeoStem for personal use years or decades later in times of need. Individuals interested in more information about banking and storing their stem cells should visit www.NeoStem.com or call 1-888-STEM-BANK (783-6226).

For further information or to arrange an interview with Dr. Monica Gavin, Medical Director of Azani Medical Spa, or Dr. Robin L. Smith, CEO and Chairman of NeoStem, Inc. please call Adam Mazur at (212) 843-8073 or email amazur@rubensteinpr.com or call Andrea Imperato, Azani’s Business Manager, at (610) 625-3000 or email andrea@azanimedicalspa.com.

From: Azani Medical Spa
3101 Emrick Blvd., Suite 201
Bethlehem, PA 18020

Rubenstein Public Relations
Telephone: 212-843-8073
Contact: Adam Mazur

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