Stem Cell Transplantation

Targeted stem-cell attack could make transplants safer

Blood stem-cell transplants show promise for treating genetic and immune disorders, as well as cancers, but are currently risky.

Are Stem Cell Transplants A Cure For HIV? Not So Fast

So while this new case of successful treatment of HIV with stem-cell replacement is exciting, it’s limitations of side effects and cost will make it unfeasible for most patients. Instead, we should be focusing now on other research avenues, education, and strong public health efforts to reduce transmission of HIV.

At the Printer, Living Tissue

Someday, perhaps, printers will revolutionize the world of medicine, churning out hearts, livers and other organs to ease transplantation shortages.

Blood-Forming Stem Cell Transplants

Hematopoietic or blood-forming stem cells are immature cells that can mature into blood cells. These stem cells are found in the bone marrow, bloodstream, or umbilical cord blood.

Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: a primer for the primary care physician

Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation has been used for many years to treat various malignant and nonmalignant hematologic conditions. However, the high-dose conditioning regimen can lead to major organ dysfunction.

In Stem-Cell Transplants, Timing Is Everything

Stem cells are a promising part of advances in therapy, because they can turn into a variety of cell types. But stem cells may only be useful after they've begun to change into the cell type they're destined to become.

STEM CELLS...It's Our Future

Stem cell therapy is probably one of the most promising medical advancements this century. Yet, the politically charged embryonic stem cell issue has stymied research. But there is good news for your future!

Viagra might help make stem cell transplants easier

In a study in mice, the drug pull stem cells out of the bone marrow quickly and efficiently.

Stem cell transplants to be used in treating Crohn’s disease

Current treatments, including steroids, aim to suppress this immune reaction. In the last decade, there have been great advances in treatments including targeted biological therapies that can heal the gut. However, these treatments don’t work for all patients, and some who initially respond well may loose their response over time. Most treatments have side effects, including a risk of infection

The Surprising Future Of Artificial Organ Transplants

Scientists are successfully creating artificial hearts, livers, lungs, urethras, windpipes and more in laboratory settings. Although science must overcome many obstacles before these artificial organs enter everyday hospitals, amazing medical accomplishments have occurred.

Stem Cells Will Eventually Revolutionize Organ Transplants, And This Is How

Pluripotent stem cells provide a potentially unlimited source of human cells (due to their unlimited growth potential) with which to derive most of the cell types of the body (since these cell types are pluripotent). The predominant organs of interest for transplant surgeons is heart, lung, liver, and kidney given the limited supply of healthy donor organs and the long wait times.