Stem Cell Therapy

What is Multiple Sclerosis?:

Multiple Sclerosis is a disease that affects the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. It disrupts the flow of information within the brain, and between the brain and body.

 

With MS, the immune system attacks these nerve cells, causing their protective layer (the myelin sheath) to break down, so that they cannot function properly. This often leads to fatigue, walking difficulties, numbness or tingling, weakness, vision problems, dizziness, bladder problems, bowel control problems, sexual problems, pain, and cognitive and emotional problems such as depression. Less common symptoms include speech problems, difficulty swallowing, tremors, seizures, difficulty breathing, itching, and hearing loss.

Application:

While there are no approved treatments for Multiple Sclerosis currently available, many studies have shown promising results. Scientists aim to use stem cells to 'reset' the immune system so that it ceases to attack the myelin on nerve cells. Then use stem cells to help repair the myelin or grow new nerve cells altogether. 

Stem cell therapy has been shown to help by repairing and regenerating damaged tissue as well as modulating the immune system and slowing down inflammation.