Monday, May 21, 2007

Stem Cells May Help Treat Incontinence

Source: WebMD
Date: May 21, 2007

Summary:

For the more than 13 million women in the U.S. who suffer from stress urinary incontinence, stem cells derived from their own muscle cells may improve the condition, a study shows. At the same meeting, other researchers reported their efforts in obtaining stem cells from the body's fat tissue, from urine, and from human cord blood to treat urinary problems.