Thread Tools Display Modes
Prev Previous Post   Next Post Next
Old 06-01-2011, 10:27 PM #2
CMT2 CMT2 is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 7
10 yr Member
CMT2 CMT2 is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 7
10 yr Member
Default

Two years may be a bit optimistic. The first human trials to treat the CNS in Russia left the patients with tumors. As a result, trials were delayed in the US until the technology could be improved. Just recently, only the second crushed spinal cord patient in the US began stem cell treatment and some experts are dubious about the trial. Further, as noted, these trials only relate to patients with crushed spinal cords. The stem cells are encoded to grow into the cells that make the meylin sheath that covers the spinal cord. Even if these trials are successful, it's a big leap to get from the treatment of spinal cord injuries to the treatment of patients with various types of peripheral neuropathy. Perhaps 5-10 years is a more realistic goal.
CMT2 is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
 


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Stem Cells May Help Cure Parkinson?s NewsBot Parkinson's Disease 0 06-09-2008 03:20 PM
Artificially Created Stem Cells Cure Sickle Cell in Mice imark3000 Parkinson's Disease 0 12-09-2007 08:16 AM


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:42 AM.


Powered by vBulletin • Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.

vBulletin Optimisation provided by vB Optimise (Lite) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2025 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
 

NeuroTalk Forums

Helping support those with neurological and related conditions.

 

The material on this site is for informational purposes only,
and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment
provided by a qualified health care provider.


Always consult your doctor before trying anything you read here.