For a long time we have known that stem cells are special. But for people with multiple sclerosis these micro building blocks could hold the key to a healthier future.
Ottawa neurologist Dr. Mark Freedman and his team at the Ottawa Hospital Research Unit plates are first Canadian clinical trial head on the use of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) MS.
The trial centered on the therapeutic potential of these cells and the possibility that MSCs may be able to repair nerves damaged by MS. Besides the repair potential that these cells offer, scientists hope to see a reduction in inflammation and healing.
A of 9 countries around the world are taking part in this study. With one of the highest rates of MS in the world, Canada is monitoring closely and hope for positive results.
Winnipeg will be the other Canadian conduct of the trial center. Under the direction of Dr. James J Marriott at the University of Manitoba, 20 Canadian patients will be enrolled in the city. A of 40 Canadians will take part in this innovative trial.
In June, Insception Lifebank is marking our anniversary one year of our fabric cord program. When the parents of the Cord Blood Bank for their children and tissues of the spinal cord, they save both hematopoietic stem cells and MSCs their newborn. These cells have different and important uses. We hope you celebrate with us by the tissue bank cord for your little one.
In honor of the first year of this program, we offer all expectant parents who bank cord blood and tissue of the cord between May 15 e and 30 June e , 2015, a president Phil and Ted lobster (worth $ 90.00).
Follow the link to learn more about the clinical trial MESCAMS.