Stem cell therapy

A new stem cell therapy promises to heal injured heart

According to a new study, a novel stem cell therapy may help your heart recover from an attack. Read on to know more.
Green signal to man for neuro muscular treatment

A Division Bench of Justices G.S. Sistani and Jyoti Singh allowed Virender Singh Malik, a neuro muscular disease patient to continue with his ongoing Human Embryonic Stem Cell Therapy treatment.
New therapy may help treat Parkinson's disease

A recent study published in the Journal of Parkinson's Disease has revealed that cell replacement therapy may help in alleviating the symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
World Stroke Day: There is an urgent need for hypertension-stroke control program for the stroke victims

Conventional management involves use of medicines to break down the blood clot (anti-thrombotic and anti-coagulant drugs) or surgical removal of the clot (thrombectomy) followed by neuromuscular rehabilitation, explains Dr Mahajan. However, conventional medicine does not address the root cause of the stroke; therefore complete recovery from symptoms does not occur.
First case of Sturge-Weber Syndrome treated in India with stem cell therapy

SWS is a condition that affects the development of certain blood vessels, causing abnormalities in the brain, skin, and eyes. SWS is estimated to affect 1 in 20,000 to 50,000 individuals. Classically, a congenital facial birthmark may be present along with neurological abnormalities.
How does stem cell therapy help in treating sports injuries?

Dr Venkatesh Movva, MD, Sports Medicine, at Regenexx talks to us about this new-found solution.
Can stem cell therapy help in treating haemophilia?

Dr Pradeep Mahajan, Regenerative Medicine Researcher, Mumbai talks to us about the condition and the latest treatments available
What is stem cell therapy for multiple sclerosis?

Our expert explains in detail about Stem cell therapy and MS.
Stem Cells and Cancer - India 2018 symposium brings together cancer experts to spread awareness about stem cell research

The conference was organised to enlighten medical & science students about stem cells and cancer, and about the recent advances.
Human stem cells may pave way for diabetes treatment

Human stem cells can be used to produce insulin-producing cells that in the future can be transplanted into diabetes patients.
Stem cells and the art of giving

Our health scenario has undergone drastic changes over the past few decades.
Young girl suffering from myelopathy relieved by cellular therapy

Post treatment, Monica has increased strength in limbs and she is able to walk using a walker independently.
New vitamin treatment may help improve stem cell therapies

Vitamins A and C could improve the conversion of adult cells into stem cells.
Reseachers grow 3D lungs using stem cells

Three-dimensional lung 'organoids' created by group of researchers.
DATRI brings together blood stem cell donor and recipient

India's largest adult unrelated Blood Stem Cell Donors Registry (DATRI) celebrated blood stem cell donor Akash Grover saving the life of Manju Sharma at an event.
One and a half year old infant, Inaya, suffering from cerebral palsy shows improvement after undergoing stem cell therapy

In a new medical achievement, Mesenchymal Stem cells (MSCs) treatment has shown improvements in a one and a half year old baby who was suffering from cerebral palsy.
Muscle regeneration in patients with burns can now be possible by stem cell therapy

Scientists have discovered a new way to potentially treat muscle regeneration in patients with severe burns. Severe burns result in profound skeletal muscle atrophy -- wasting away of muscles.
India can excel in stem cell therapy with new policies

The change in the policies for medical research can help India excel in the field of stem cell technology, which has been found effective in various types of serious health complications including paralysis, according to the SCSI.
Study claims that stem cell therapy could treat chronic spinal cord injuries

Scientists believe that stem cell therapy can help in replacing damaged neurons and help in recovery from spinal cord injuries.
Researchers claim they have developed stem cell therapy that might reverse multiple sclerosis

Scientists say that stem cell therapy could help in reversing multiple sclerosis though it can be risky for patients.