A New Stem-Cell Treatment Looks to Have Cured a Man of Type 1 Diabetes
Brian Shelton, 64, could be the first man cured of type-1 diabetes after receiving a stem cell treatment of new islet cells.
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First Parkinson's Patient to Get Unique Stem Cell Treatment Could Pave the Way for Many More by 2023
The patient has shown no adverse effects since undergoing the procedure – and if the therapy's success continues, it could be available as soon as 2023.
First-of-its-Kind Clinical Trial Will Try and Cure Parkinson's Disease Using 'Reprogrammed' Stem Cells
This will be the world's first clinical trial in which researchers use iPS cells to cure Parkinson's disease.
3D-Printed Patch Can Help Mend a 'Broken' Heart
We are now one step closer to effectively healing victims of the number one leading cause of death in America.
First Ever 3D-Printed Cornea Could Restore Vision for Millions of People
These researchers have just made history by becoming the first ones to successfully 3D-print a human cornea with "bio-gel."
Two Patients Make History After Essentially Being Cured of HIV Using Stem Cell Transplant
It has been a little over 12 years since a Berlin man became the first patient to ever be cured of HIV – and now, two more patients may have joined him.
In 'World First' Blind People Have Their Vision Restored Thanks to Stem Cells From Deceased Organ Donors
According to this exciting new research, the eyesight for eight blind patients was repaired thanks to deceased organ donors and their stem cells.
Boy is Cured of Aggressive Cancer Thanks to Stem Cell Treatment Using Donated Umbilical Cord
This youngster had cancer in 70% of his body when doctors finally resorted to a stem cell treatment that used a donated umbilical cord from Texas.
'For the First Time', Researchers Use Healthy Stem Cells for Future Type 1 Diabetes Cure
Researchers have made a major breakthrough in developing a cure for type 1 diabetes - and human trials are set to begin soon.
Stem Cell Transplant Accidentally 'Cures' HIV
A US cancer patient who received a stem cell transplant has been cured of HIV, said a team of German doctors whose research was published in the peer-reviewed journal Blood on Wednesday. The results suggest the first such cure for the virus that causes AIDS.
Cell Transplant Enables Paralyzed Dogs to Walk; Humans Next?
Scientists have reversed paralysis in dogs after injecting them with cells grown from the lining of their nose. The Cambridge University team is cautiously optimistic the technique could eventually have a role in the treatment of human patients.
'Cure' for Arthritis is Near: New Breakthrough With Stem Cells
A cure for arthritis may be coming soon thanks to a breakthrough in stem cell research from the University of Manchester.
Experiment Moves Past Stem Cells, Advancing Brain Treatment
In a breakthrough that has positive implications for Parkinson's or Alzheimer's, researchers have transformed ordinary mouse skin cells directly into neurons, bypassing the need for stem cells and greatly speeding up the field of regenerative medicine.
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