MS stem-cell treatment 'success'
Stem-cell transplants may control and even reverse multiple sclerosis symptoms if done early enough, a small study has suggested.
Not one of 21 adults with relapsing-remitting MS who had stem cells transplanted from their own bone marrow deteriorated over three years.
And 81% improved by at least one point on a scale of neurological disability, The Lancet Neurology reported.
Further tests are now planned, and a UK expert called the work "encouraging".
MS is an autoimmune disease which affects about 85,000 people in the UK.
It is caused by a defect in the body's immune system, which turns in on itself, causing damage to the nerves which can lead to symptoms including blurred vision, loss of balance and paralysis...
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"Stem-cell transplants may control and even reverse multiple sclerosis symptoms if done early enough, a small study has suggested."
I hate the way theyv started the article off. it just makes me think they are getting too big headed for their own good.
But on the other hand, Im glad it sounds like its working out. Iv met a very inspiring and independent person with MS. She diagnosed herself. Decided whatever pain it causes her, she would have children, and shes gone back to her job. Didnt let the disease get to her.
I hope this has good future consequences. But, I dont like how they get peoples hopes up like they do in the media.