Wednesday, November 07, 2007

Stem Cells Show Early Promise for Heart Problems

Source: HealthDay News
Date: November 7, 2007

Summary:

HealthDay News reports on news studies using adult stem cells to treat heart damage resulting from heart attacks

"Scientists are edging toward a better understanding of how stem cells might one day restore function to damaged hearts. One study found that patients' own stem cells, when injected into the heart after treatment for a heart attack, improved the heart's ability to pump effectively. But this finding is fairly preliminary."