Stem Cell Treatment Centers And Current Research

By Jason Scott


A team of scientists, doctors, bio-engineers and biologists are now working together at the Mayo Clinic to study regenerative medicine. One of the goals of the team, treating different diseases using new and novel therapies in stem cell treatment centers. In fact, transplant surgery and medicine have been pioneered and studied by doctors over the last five years to determine new and interesting innovations in this area.

Stem cell therapy which include bone marrow transplants can often renew, repair, reprogram and replace cells showing signs of disease. In doing so, an individual can sometimes eliminate or at least prevent disease from spreading throughout the body. While this is the case, the diseased cells much be caught early in order to avoid the spread of disease to other areas.

Two types of stem cells can be used in this manner, adult cells which have been repaired or reprogrammed and embryos. Most often, embryos are collected following abortions and at times, miscarriages if the incident occurred in a sterile environment. Due to differing opinions as to when life begins, there still remains ongoing controversy when it comes to using these cells from embryos.

Individuals currently conducting such research are now looking at whether the ability of these reprogrammed cells can repair and generate cells in the heart, blood, nerves and other parts of the body. If so, the cells have the potential to treat or cure a number of illnesses and issues in these and other areas.

While some research is being done with regards to the cause of various conditions, others are looking into and testing different medicine and treatments. In fact, the regenerative medicine staff at the Mayo Clinic are at the forefront when it comes to this type of research. Whereas, a number of individuals having gone through such trials have seen major progress in eliminating diseased cells, or preventing the spread of disease to other areas.

For, researchers have now discovered, translated and applied stem cell therapy in individuals suffering from joint conditions and neurological conditions such as Parkinson's which effect the brain. As such, using stem cell therapy to treat people for these and other related conditions are now considered a realistic goal when it comes to the future of transplant medicine and surgery.

While there is still a great deal of research into this area, stem cell therapy has often proved unpredictable during research and development. As such, the ability to use the cells as treatment for these and other diseases depends on a number of factors such as recent successes in therapy, funding and regulatory guidelines. In response, the Mayo Clinic and other researchers are now aiming to expand the research and development phase of stem cell therapy while maintaining the safety of patients.

At this time, the Mayo Clinic can provide bone marrow transplants which include stem cells. In most cases, those applying for trials or obtaining treatment include individuals with leukemia, lymphoma and other blood related cancers. While this is the case, there are often studies in this area and others where individuals can qualify based on a number of qualifying questions and answers.

The Mayo Clinic has set up a special consultation service related to issues, questions and answers surrounding this type of treatment. In addition, the regenerative medical staff can answer questions about side effects and other concerns from doctors, scientists, researchers and volunteers. Whereas, the staff can also provide direction on the potential use of stem cell therapies in relation to major organs.




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