All articles tagged with #stem cell treatment
Originally Published 5 months ago — by BuzzFeed
Kim Kardashian faced criticism after promoting an expensive, unapproved stem cell therapy in Mexico for pain relief, highlighting issues of healthcare affordability and accessibility.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WION
Paul Edmonds, a man from California, has been cured of both cancer and HIV after a stem cell transplant treatment. Diagnosed with HIV in 1988 and later with acute myeloid leukaemia in 2018, Edmonds underwent the rare treatment, which replaced his bone marrow and blood stem cells with those of a donor who had a genetic mutation associated with HIV resistance. He is now in remission from AML and is on track to be considered "cured" of HIV in two years, marking five years since his last treatment.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Washington Post
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise will be absent from Washington until February to undergo a stem cell transplant for his multiple myeloma treatment, impacting the already narrow Republican majority in the House. This comes at a critical time with looming government shutdown deadlines and the need for bipartisan support to pass legislation. Scalise, who has served as a leadership mentor to Speaker Mike Johnson after being unable to secure the speakership himself, will work remotely during his recovery. His medical challenges, including a previous critical injury from a shooting, highlight his resilience in the face of health issues.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Insider
Emily Balfour, a 25-year-old woman from London, is raising funds for a stem cell treatment that could prevent her brain from slipping down her spine and causing paralysis. Balfour suffered an ice skating injury at 14, which destabilized her spine, and was later diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. She now has a Chiari malformation and craniocervical instability, causing extreme pain, fatigue, paralysis, and loss of vision. The stem cell treatment, called a PICL, involves injecting stem cells into the spine through the back of the mouth, and Balfour hopes it will stabilize her skull and prevent further damage to her brainstem.