{"id":22462,"date":"2020-05-21T12:49:23","date_gmt":"2020-05-21T12:49:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cells4life.com\/?p=22462"},"modified":"2023-07-03T14:04:31","modified_gmt":"2023-07-03T14:04:31","slug":"how-cord-tissue-changed-my-sons-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cells4life.com\/us\/2020\/05\/how-cord-tissue-changed-my-sons-life\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cHow cord tissue changed my son\u2019s life\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Intro” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#009fc4″ custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

A 5-year-old boy with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has made significant progress after receiving stem cell therapy using umbilical cord tissue<\/a>.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”intro cont” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

Gage was diagnosed with ASD at just two years old after there were some indications that there may be a problem \u2013 repetitive and unbalanced movements, lack of eye contact and no verbal interactions.<\/p>\n

After extensive research, Gage\u2019s mother Renee discovered the potential of stem cell therapy for children with autism. Renee looked for trials and clinics that treat autism<\/a> with mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs).<\/p>\n

Close to his third birthday, Gage received his first stem cell therapy for autism. He received treatment consisting of an intravenous infusion of MSCs from the Wharton\u2019s Jelly of donated umbilical cord tissue. Gage has received four stem cell treatments since then and continues to make substantial progress.<\/p>\n

Up until the age of three, Gage had not spoken a word. However, after the stem cell therapy, he began to say new words each day. Just three weeks after the stem cell treatment, Gage told his mum \u201cI love you so much\u201d for the first time since he had been born.<\/p>\n

In an interview with Parent\u2019s Guide to Cord Blood, Renee emphasised that parents should be realistic about stem cell treatments and not expect a \u201ccure\u201d to their child\u2019s autism but rather that stem cells will \u201chelp\u201d and they will see improvements in their child\u2019s behaviour and skills.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”How can stem cells help to treat autism?” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

How can stem cells help to treat autism?<\/h3>\n

Stem cells from umbilical cord blood<\/a> and tissue are becoming increasingly researched within the realm of medicine and used in treatments for autism. Scientists believe that these cells may be a potent tool for regenerating new blood vessel growth in the autistic brain.<\/p>\n

Mesenchymal stem cells, which are found in umbilical cord blood and tissue, have a powerful capacity to reduce inflammation and positively impact the immune system. The use of stem cells in treatments for autism aim to reduce inflammation experienced in an autistic brain and \u201crewrite\u201d the body\u2019s system by signalling cells to help repair damaged areas in the brain.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Clinical trials ” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

Clinical trials<\/h3>\n

Although clinical trials and research studies are still in the early stages, promising clinical data has recently been released. Researchers at Duke University are conducting a research programme to evaluate the effectiveness of cord blood to improve outcomes for individuals with ASD.<\/p>\n

Dr Joanne Kurtzberg, an internationally renowned expert in umbilical cord blood and lead researcher of the programme, has revealed that so far, 70% of the children in the study have significantly improved after receiving an infusion of their own cord blood.<\/p>\n

Another family whose child took part in Duke University\u2019s research programme has reported huge differences in their son, particularly in his communication skills. Since receiving the stem cell treatment, Blake\u2019s parents have said that he is now having full conversations and is interacting a lot more socially.<\/p>\n

Commenting on the initial results of the programme, Dr Kurtzberg said \u201cI do think that cell therapy is, at least at a preliminary stage, looking like it\u2019s really going to make a difference in the disease.\u201d<\/p>\n

To find out more on how umbilical cord blood and tissue stem cells could help to treat autism, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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