Reversing paralysis: the potential of stem cells
Nobody knows what the future holds. Tragically, for 21 year old Kris Boesen it was a serious car accident that left him paralysed from the neck down. Kris and his family were told that his paralysis would be permanent, however they put their faith in a clinical trial...
Angina Treated With Stem Cells In Small Study
The angina treatment used a patient’s own stem cells. Scientists say that improvements could be seen just 4 weeks after treatment. What is Angina? Angina is caused by an insufficient supply of oxygen rich blood to the heart. The blood supply is typically restricted by...Quadriplegia: Stem cell research may aid recovery
Quadriplegia: A stem cell therapy has helped aid the recovery process says a quadriplegic man who underwent the experimental stem cell procedure. James Mason began 2013 living an ordinary life, little did he know that it would be a year that would change his life...
Cerebral Palsy: First Sibling Cord Blood Trial
Cord blood clinical trials for cerebral palsy have received a lot of press over recent years, especially as patient stories have reported such dramatic improvements. These clinical trials have typically focused on autologous cord blood infusions – infusing a child’s...
Wheelchair-bound MS Patients Receive Experimental Stem Cell Treatment
Multiple Sclerosis is an autoimmune disease which affects the central nervous system. An autoimmune disease results when the body attacks itself, in the case of MS sufferers the body attacks the nerves and strips the nerves of their insulating coating, called Myelin....
