Once they were blind, now they see. Patients treated with cells from human embryo
UCLA researchers are reporting a milestone in the therapeutic use of stem cells after two legally blind patients who received transplants of specialized retinal cells derived from human embryonic stem cells reported a modest improvement in their vision. Monitoring of the patients’ progress over a four month period also found no safety concerns, signs of rejection or abnormal cell growth. The researchers are claiming that the success of the procedure could pave the way for a new therapy to treat eye diseases... Continue Reading Human embryonic stem cell transplants found to improve vision in clinical trialsSection: Health and WellbeingTags: Blind, Retina, Stem Cells, UCLA, Vision Related Articles: Sight restored in less than a month using stem cell contact lenses First retina created from stem cells could help millions Creation of liver cells from skin cells gives hope in fight against liver disease Tiny telescope implant combats blindness The Bionic Eye approaches: the next generation of Retinal Implan
Once they were blind, now they see. Patients treated with cells from human embryo
Two blind people have shown signs of being able to see again - despite having incurable eye disease - following a revolutionary operation involving the transplant of stem cells derived from ...
Thu 26 Jan 12 from The Independent
Once they were blind, now they see. Patients cured by stem cell 'miracle', Mon 23 Jan 12 from The Independent
Eye Study Is a Small but Crucial Advance for Stem-Cell Therapy
The results show that the treatment can be safe, but whether it can be effective is another question. The first published clinical trial of stem-cell therapy is a tremendous boon to the company ...
Wed 25 Jan 12 from MIT Technology Review
Human embryonic stem cell transplants found to improve vision in clinical trials
UCLA researchers are reporting a milestone in the therapeutic use of stem cells after two legally blind patients who received transplants of specialized retinal cells derived from human embryonic ...
Wed 25 Jan 12 from Gizmag
Vision improves modestly in patients after human embryonic stem cells transplants
(Medical Xpress) -- Researchers at UCLA's Jules Stein Eye Institute and colleagues who successfully transplanted specialized retinal cells derived from human embryonic stem cells into the eyes ...
Tue 24 Jan 12 from Medical Xpress
Stem cells treatment dramatically improves vision of the blind
Detailed in a recently published study, a team of ophthalmologists have successfully managed to improve the vision of both of their trial patients, which were declared legally blind due to macular ...
Fri 27 Jan 12 from ZME Science
Stem cells treatment dramatically improves vision of the blind, Fri 27 Jan 12 from ZME Science
Stems Cells Improve Vision in Two Blind Patients
Early-stage tests using embryonic stem cells have shown positive results.
Tue 24 Jan 12 from Discovery.com
First patients shown to improve with embryonic stem cells
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Before treatment, the 51-year-old graphic artist was legally blind, unable to read a single letter on a standard eye chart. She has suffered from Stargardt's disease, the ...
Tue 24 Jan 12 from Reuters
First Stem Cells Used In Humans Safely Treat Dry Macular Degeneration
Results for the very first human stem cell treatment were announced today in the online first section of The Lancet journal. The first aim of the study was to determine if the stem cell transplant ...
Mon 23 Jan 12 from InventorSpot
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