Monday, February 27, 2006

Stem Cell Therapy Helps Huntington's: Researchers Say Stem Cell Transplant May Offer Several Years of Improvement

Source:WebMD
Date: February 27, 2006

Summary:

Stem cell transplants may provide benefits in treating Huntington's disease, according to a new study. Researchers found the benefits of experimental stem cell therapy in reducing symptoms -- such as muscle stiffness and memory loss -- peaked after two years and then faded four to six years after the procedure in people with Huntington's disease.