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Stem-cell transplant eases symptoms of rare ‘stiff person syndrome’: study – StarPhoenix

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2014-08-26 NEWS

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Stemcell transplant eases symptoms of rare ‘stiff person syndrome’: study
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Tina Ceroni is seen in this undated handout photo. Canadian doctors have begun using stem cell transplants to treat “stiff person syndrome,” a rare neurological condition in which a patient’s leg and other muscles suddenly contract painfully, often
Canadian doctors use stem cells to treat ‘stiff person syndrome’CTV News
2 Cases Suggest Stem Cell Transplant Might Ease ‘Stiff Person’ SyndromeHealthDay
Women With ‘Tin Soldier’ Syndrome See Debilitating Symptoms Disappear After TheBlaze.com
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Women With ‘Tin Soldier’ Syndrome See Debilitating Symptoms Disappear After
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Two women plagued with “tin soldier” syndrome, a neurological disease that causes a person to stiffen up and walk like the Tin Man in the “Wizard of Oz” before he’s properly oiled, are now in remission after stem cell transplants. This is the first
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Stem cells for sports injuries
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But does this mean the injections worked? Nope. Colon’s agent attributes the pitcher’s career turnaround to a re-dedication to the game, not the injections, and Manning followed up his stem cell treatment with major surgery and intense rehab (done in
Drs. Oz and Roizen answer questions about a ruptured ACL and glucoseThe Denver Post

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Canadian doctors use stem cells to treat ‘stiff person syndrome’
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TORONTO — Canadian doctors have begun using stem cell transplants to treat “stiff person syndrome,” a rare neurological condition in which a patient’s leg and other muscles suddenly contract painfully, often leaving them immobilized like a tin soldier.
Stemcell transplant eases symptoms of rare ‘stiff person syndrome’: studyStarPhoenix
Stemcell transplant battles Stiff syndromeRegina Leader-Post

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Stem cells for sports injuries aren’t a proven fix
Jackson Clarion Ledger
In 2010, Yankees pitcher Bartolo Colon was treated for a torn rotator cuff with injections of fat and bone marrow adult stem cells; he’s playing for the Mets this season. And in 2011, Denver Broncos’ Peyton Manning opted for injections of his own fat
Drs. Oz and Roizen answer questions about a ruptured ACL and glucoseThe Denver Post

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Stem cells for sports injuries aren’t a proven fix
Jackson Clarion Ledger
In 2010, Yankees pitcher Bartolo Colon was treated for a torn rotator cuff with injections of fat and bone marrow adult stem cells; he’s playing for the Mets this season. And in 2011, Denver Broncos’ Peyton Manning opted for injections of his own fat
Drs. Oz and Roizen answer questions about a ruptured ACL and glucoseThe Denver Post

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Ice Bucket Challenge hits stem cell snag
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The ALS Association, the principal charity benefitting from the challenge, said in a statement that it currently sponsors one study using embryonic stem cells, though donors can “stipulate that their funds not be invested in this study or any stem cell
Ice bucket Challenge: Catholic Church in US blocks donations over ‘immoral The Independent
ALS Uses Aborted Babies to Help Their CauseGuardian Liberty Voice
‘Ice Bucket Challenge:’ 5 Reasons Some Say BewareChristian Post
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