Treatments that replace lost neurons and restore normal movement have entered clinical trials, but these therapies could offer more relief than cure. This article is a few months older but interesting
The promise and potential of stem cells i... - Cure Parkinson's
The promise and potential of stem cells in Parkinson’s disease
Thanks for sharing. I am very hopeful regarding stem cells, but this article presents a balanced summary of both the potential and the shortcomings. I think stem cells will be the next major breakthrough regarding Parkinson's, but it is not a cure.
thanks for sharing, a great review of the potential and shortcomings of stem cell treatment. Let’s hope that this will become an upgrade version replacing DBS in the near future!
Thanks for this article. This is the study I tried to be in and for some reason after discussion of a mid May surgery, I was unceremoniously put on a possible waiting list. Maybe, someone is telling me to wait a few years?
I am eagerly looking forward to the Japanese trial. I had contacted Mr. Jun Takahashi, the lead person of this trial regarding the timeline of the trial. He told me that we have to wait for two more years until results are published. It means that we will be unable to see it on commercial scale until 2028.