Stem cell therapies are treatments that use stem cells, which are cells that can transform into any type of specialised cell (e.g. a heart muscle cell or a skin cell). Stem cells are used to repair damaged tissue, such as brain cells damaged due to Alzheimer’s disease. Most stem cell therapies are still being developed and tested to see whether or not they are safe and effective. However ten stem cell therapies, the best known being bone marrow transplantation, had been approved in 2016.
All content and media on the HealthEngine Blog is created and published online for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice and should not be relied on as health or personal advice. Always seek the guidance of your doctor or other qualified health professional with any questions you may have regarding your health or a medical condition. Never disregard the advice of a medical professional, or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this Website. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor, go to the nearest hospital emergency department, or call the emergency services immediately.
