As children, we have an almost constant desire to be older. We want to do all the things grownups do and go all the places they go. Once we reach …
Could Stem Cell Therapy Replace Chemo?
Chemotherapy is the most commonly used cancer treatment in the United States. The goal of chemo treatments is the attack and kill the cancer cells. However, the chemo doesn’t just …
Stanford researchers ‘stunned’ by stem cell experiment that helped stroke patient walk
Stanford researchers studying the effect of stem cells injected directly into the brains of stroke patients said Thursday that they were “stunned” by the extent to which the experimental treatment restored motor function in some …
Stem Cell Therapy and Skin Care
Our skin is full of cells called fibroblasts which contain growth factors that help keep the skin rejuvenated by producing collagen. Fibroblasts decrease as we age and in turn, the number …
Treating Osteoarthritis with Stem Cell Therapy
More than 3 million people in the United States alone suffer from Osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis. It occurs when cartilage, the protective tissue between bones, wears down over …
Patching Up a Broken Heart with Stem Cells
A new study shows tremendous promise for patients suffering from heart failure. The study was conducted on 27 patients whose heart failure therapy had still not resolved their symptoms and …
Adult Stem Cells Could Offer Hope for Healing Without the Controversy
Stem cell therapy has been a source of much controversy in the medical community in the past, but research into adult stem cell treatments show promise of potential healing through …
Safety of neural stem cell transplantation in patients with severe traumatic brain injury
Neural stem cell (NSC) therapy is a promising treatment for traumatic brain injury (TBI). In addition, mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have been investigated for the treatment of TBI due to …
FDA Regulation of Stem Cells
FDA regulates stem cells in the U.S. to ensure that they are safe and effective for their intended use. “Stem cells can come from many different sources and under the …