Bone Marrow Stem Cells May Be Used For Multiple Sclerosis Treatment
Treatment possibilities for multiple sclerosis (MS) using bone marrow stem cell therapy have been revealed through a recent trial. The trial was led by a Neil Scolding, professor of Clinical Neurosciences from the University of Bristol and North Bristol NHS.
The bone marrow of trial patients was harvested and the cells were filtered and injected into the patient’s vein later that same day. The patients followed up for a year. There were no serious effects reported.
The stem cells which were transferred to the blood improved the MS disease in several ways. Another large study is soon to follow, as well as more extensive research to measure the effectiveness of stem cell therapy in treating multiple sclerosis.
Stem cells from bone marrow are capable of replacing cells in tissues and organs. For this reason, they are of great interest in developing new treatment for many different diseases.
