Carl received adult stem cell transplants in China in 2007 for the treatment of Ischemic Optic Neuropathy. The donated umbilical cord blood stem cells were transplanted to Carl to help stimulate redevelopment of his optic nerve. Three years along, Carl still maintains the light perception he got back during the treatment. Adult stem cell [Continue]

In October 2009, Katie, Coy and Connor sat with us to catch up on Connor’s condition. Connor received umbilical cord blood transplants in July 2008. Connor stopped breathing moments after birth and was diagnosed with Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension. He developed jaundice soon after that and was later diagnosed with Congenital [Continue]

(Part 7 of 7) Peter Donovan, director of UC-Irvine’s Sue and Bill Gross Stem Cell Research Center, gave the concluding remarks for “Synapses Firing: Connections Made”, a patient advocacy event hosted by the California stem cell funding agency (CIRM). The 100+ people in attendance heard from patient advocates about living with [Continue]

This is a preview of Connor – Optic Disorder Adult Stem Cell Patient. Read the full post (204 words, 1 image, estimated 49 secs reading time) [Continue]

Kit Bond knows the most advanced stem cell therapies available to spinal cord injury patients as both a researcher and a patient. This video was shot near the end of his second round of umbilical cord blood stem cell transplants in Qingdao China. His very first treatment involved stem cell implantation along his spine in [Continue]

Video Rating: 5 / 5 Video Rating: 5 / 5 Permanent link to this post (12 words, estimated 3 secs reading time) [Continue]

Spinal cord injury patient undergoes stem cell transplant in China and discusses the improvements he’s seen in his condition. The video includes footage of his physical therapy including acupunture and TENS therapy (acupuncture with electrodes). This video is also available in with Romanian and Chinese subtitles. Permanent link to this post [Continue]