The Promising Benefits of Adult Stem Cells

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While the year is still young, there have been so many advancements in the discovery, uses, and potential treatments derived from adult stem cells. The use of embryonic stem cells in research and development of treatments for diseases has been one that has engendered controversy since its inception. Research focusing on adult stem cells may ultimately be designed to mimic what embryonic stem cells do has helped to relieve concerns as well as provide funding for what used to be morally and ethically unacceptable for many people around the world.
Adult stem cells taken from blood or bone marrow have been used to treat various conditions with autoimmune and cardiovascular concerns. A recent study by the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago has proven that adult stem cells play an important part in treating people with such diseases.

The report states in part, "stem cells harvested from blood or bone marrow... under appropriate conditions and select patients, provide disease-ameliorating effects in some autoimmune diseases and cardiovascular disorders." The study is encouraging further study and development to determine the best types of cells, doses, timing of delivery, and methods of delivery for stem cell treatment of multiple disease processes. Such studies are also encouraging the determination and prevention of adverse effects of such adult stem cell development. No doubt, studies will continue in this very promising area of research in the development of adult stem cells to treat multiple disease processes.

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