Scientists in Japan have helped a paralyzed man stand again using special stem cells in a world first clinical trial. Researchers from Keio University used iPS cells which are adult cells turned into powerful stem cells and changed them into nerve cells. Around two million of these cells were injected into the patient’s spinal cord shortly after injury. One patient who had no movement before can now stand and is learning to walk while another showed partial recovery in arms and legs. The study also reported no serious side effects showing the treatment is safe so far. This breakthrough gives hope that spinal cord injuries may not always be permanent in the future. More trials are planned to confirm long term success and help more patients worldwide.
Disclaimer This content is for informational purposes only and based on early research results further studies are needed before this treatment becomes widely available
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