Wednesday, November 07, 2007

Injecting stem cells sparks progress in repairing heart

Source: USA Today
Posted: November 7, 2007 9:30 PM EST

Summary:

USA Today reports on new findings that muscle stem cells can improve heart function after a heart attack:

"Researchers from Finland and California showed it is possible to inject heart attack patients with muscle stem cells and boost their hearts' pumping power. The studies, though preliminary, are the latest of several to open a window into the future of heart attack care."