Stem Cell Research News – Newsletter for November 17, 2010

Doctors use stem cells to offset stroke damage

LONDON – A stroke victim, who had millions of stem cells injected into his brain in a pioneering attempt to repair the damage, is out of hospital and doctors say he is doing well.

The truck driver in his 60s, who suffered a stroke 18 months ago, is part of the first commercial stem … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Doctors use stem cells to offset stroke damage.

Stem cells taken from belly could be used as a treatment for heart attacks

WASHINGTON – Stem cells derived from belly fat could be used to treat heart attacks, says a new study.

“The study suggests that these cells can be safely obtained and infused inside the hearts of patients following an acute heart attack,” said Eric (HJ) Duckers, lead author of the small study and head of Molecular Cardiology …. Source  : Stem cells taken from belly could be used as a treatment for heart attacks.