Stem cells to treat Parkinson's? 2 small studies hint at success

Stem cells to treat Parkinson's? 2 small studies hint at success

Two new studies suggest that Parkinson's disease can potentially be treated with stem cells placed in a patient's brain.

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Latest from SB Parkinsons Support Group

The South Burnett Parkinson’s Support Group social meeting was held at the Murgon Services Club on Monday, 31 March. Nineteen people arrived to attend the above meeting which commenced at 10.20am. Apologies included Janette, Col and Alison, Bev and Bill and Stan and Lynette. Everyone enjoyed socialising and catching up over morning tea, with some indulging in a delicious slice of cake. Doug and Merrilyn celebrated their birthdays in March. Merri…

Human Trials of Stem Cell-Derived Dopamine Neurons Offer Hope for Parkinson’s - Gilmore Health News

Key Takeaways: Stem cell-derived dopamine neurons were safely transplanted into Parkinson’s patients in two clinical trials. Some patients showed improved motor symptoms, especially in the high-dose groups, with no tumor formation or serious side effects. No graft-induced dyskinesias were reported, marking a major improvement over earlier fetal tissue transplants. Two recent clinical trials have provided early evidence that lab-grown dopamine-pr…

Stem cells to treat Parkinson’s? 2 small studies hint at success

(NPR) – Patients suffering from Parkinson’s disease may soon benefit from a powerful treatment option: stem-cell transplants. In a pair of small studies designed primarily to test safety, two teams of researchers found that stem cells transplanted into the brains of Parkinson’s patients began producing the chemical messenger dopamine and appeared to ease symptoms like tremor, researchers reported in the journal Nature. (Read More)

Stem cells to treat Parkinson’s? 2 small studies hint at success – DG Verifications & Stats

Two new studies suggest that stem-cell treatments may be getting closer to becoming widely available for Parkinson’s patients. pocketlight/iStockphoto/Getty Images pocketlight/iStockphoto/Getty Images Patients suffering from Parkinson’s disease may soon benefit from a powerful treatment option: stem-cell transplants. In a pair of small studies designed primarily to test safety, two teams of researchers found that stem cells transplanted into the…