I see so much confusion in the community regarding stem cells for treatment of MS, which can be broadly categorized into two areas:
Stem cell "infusions" = Have so far not demonstrated any scientifically verifiable & reproducible clinical benefit (beyond a placebo effect) with lasting curative efficacy. But much of the in-vitro science certainly looks quite promising and hopefully will someday be shown to reverse existing damage in MS patients. Unfortunately not quite there yet.
Stem cell "transplants" = Utilizes one's own adult hematopoietic stem cells and is currently completeing FDA phase II clinical trials and "scientifically" is the only legitimate medical treatment that currently shows excellent curative results for MS patients. This procedure uses chemotherapy to correct the underlying defective autoreactivity of the immune system that simple stem cell "infusions" cannot accomplish. So no chemotherapy = no cure.
I compiled relevant info & literature on the subject. . .
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Stem cell "infusions" = Have so far not demonstrated any scientifically verifiable & reproducible clinical benefit (beyond a placebo effect) with lasting curative efficacy. But much of the in-vitro science certainly looks quite promising and hopefully will someday be shown to reverse existing damage in MS patients. Unfortunately not quite there yet.
Stem cell "transplants" = Utilizes one's own adult hematopoietic stem cells and is currently completeing FDA phase II clinical trials and "scientifically" is the only legitimate medical treatment that currently shows excellent curative results for MS patients. This procedure uses chemotherapy to correct the underlying defective autoreactivity of the immune system that simple stem cell "infusions" cannot accomplish. So no chemotherapy = no cure.
I compiled relevant info & literature on the subject. . .
***URL removed per MS World guidelines. You may put it in your Profile if you wish.***
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