Multiple Cases of HIV Remission Highlight Advances in Stem Cell Therapy
A study reports sustained HIV-1 remission in a patient following heterozygous CCR5Δ32 stem cell transplantation, highlighting a potential pathway for HIV cure research.
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Stem cell transplantation: A pain-relieving solution for knee osteoarthritis
Stem cell transplantation, specifically using stem cells from umbilical tissue or a person's own adipose fat, has been found to be an effective and safe treatment for knee osteoarthritis pain and loss of function, according to a meta-analysis of 16 studies involving 875 patients. The analysis showed that all stem cell treatments resulted in a significant decrease in knee pain starting at three months of treatment. Knee osteoarthritis affects millions of people worldwide, and stem cell therapy offers promising potential for alleviating symptoms and improving joint function. However, further research is needed to standardize treatment protocols and evaluate long-term efficacy and safety.
FDA approves Omisirge cell therapy to reduce infection risk in blood cancer patients.
The FDA has approved Omisirge, a cell therapy for patients with blood cancers who are planned for umbilical cord blood transplantation following a myeloablative conditioning regimen. The therapy quickens the recovery of neutrophils and reduces the risk of infection. Omisirge is composed of human allogeneic stem cells from umbilical cord blood that are processed and cultured with nicotinamide. The safety and effectiveness of Omisirge was supported by a randomized, multicenter study comparing transplantation of Omisirge to transplantation of umbilical cord blood.