Stem Cell Blog
Stem Cell Blog
Promising Results of Stem Cell Eczema Treatment
The results from a new study into treating atopic dermatitis (AD) - the most common form of eczema - suggest that mesenchymal stem cells are effective in combatting AD symptoms. The phase 1/2 trial, which aimed to treat patients suffering from moderate to severe AD...
Pivotal Role for Stem Cells in New Therapy For Rare Gut Disease
It was announced this month that the results of research into a new stem cell based therapy for Hirschsprung disease - a rare condition affecting bowel movement - were promising. Conducted by teams from University College London and the University of Sheffield, the...
Stem Cell Therapy Offers Hope for Type 1 Diabetes Cure
The outcome of a recent clinical trial conducted by pharmaceutical company Vertex indicates huge promise for the development of a stem cell cure for type 1 diabetes. The phase 1/2 study, whose results were presented at the American Diabetes Association 84th Scientific...
World Sickle Cell Day and the Benefits of Cord Blood Banking
This year’s World Sickle Cell Day is on the 19th June, a day to recognise and raise awareness of the disease, the millions around the world who suffer from it, and ongoing research into how treatment is advancing. With this year’s theme being ‘we are STRONGER...
Stem Cells Could Help Combat Rejection in Kidney Transplants
The results of a new study have found that patients who had undergone an organ transplant were able to wean themselves off anti-rejection drugs with the help of stem cells. [1] What are anti-rejection drugs and why are they taken? Tolerance is the holy grail of...
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