Archive for the ‘stem cell news’ Category

Adult Stem Cell Advancements Lead The Way – Doctors Provide Update

Thursday, February 6th, 2014

CLEVELAND, Ohio, U.S.A.

Researchers in Northeast Ohio have been studying adult stem cells with success for a number of years.

In 2003 the Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals, The Ohio State University, Case Western Reserve School of Medicine and Athersys Inc. joined forces.  

Now, in 2014 medical breakthroughs and advancements are happening rapidly in 40 separate facilities, and the National Center for Regenerative Medicine is ranked as one of  the top five stem cell related organizations in the country.

Clinical trials and treatments for everything from diabetes to arthritis and cancer are currently underway.  Doctors say the research being conducted could forever change the way people age and heal.

Click this video link to hear from Cleveland Doctors talking about the latest adult stem cell advancements.


http://fox8.com/2014/02/05/cleveland-doctors-studying-stem-cells-with-success

Source:    Fox 8′s Suzanne Stratford.

Clinical Trial for Multiple Sclerosis Using Stem Cells Approved in U.S.A.

Tuesday, January 21st, 2014

This is a first for the U.S.A. A Clinical Trial for MS patients has been approved using one’s own adult stem cells from the bone marrow.

Doctor Jon LaPook from New York is heading this trial. Journalist, Richard Cohen is one of the patients receiving this groundbreaking stem cell treatment. In this 3 minute video, another patient, Megan Quinn, shares her story and optimism about being part of this clinical study.