Wu Stem Cells Medical Center, where Kara was treated, among the country's premier facilities for central nervous system illnesse... "We really weren't sure what to expect, but Kara got better and better every day. It was unbelievable," said Anderson, 41, a construction contractor, who funded the trip and treatment...
Stem cell therapy, a promising novel endeavor for neurological disordersNews STEM CELL THERAPY has emerged as a promising novel therapeutic endeavor for traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, and epilepsy in experimental studies. A few preliminary clinical trials have further supported its safety and early efficacy after transplantation into humans.
Will I lose very much blood?Q&A The stem cell implantation procedure will not cause much blood loss, commonly less than 10ml, so the patient will not need a blood transfusion, except in the cases of severe anemia or a blood disease.
Is other therapy done in addition to stem cell infusion?Q&A The stem cell treatment includes ectogenic stem cell transplantation with corresponding medication, including oral and venous medications, and the biofeedback is a very necessary part of the therapy as well.
Is it possible for you to manufacture the TPP1 enzyme and deliver it?Q&A The stem cells, after implantation, can produce the TPP1 enzyme themselves. They come from normal genes. Also the stem cells, after implantation, can suppress the part of the defective expression of the TPP1 enzyme in the body.