by rss feed | Jan 21, 2026 | hype, News Feeds, Stroke
About a decade ago, I started giving out stem cell hype awards, including one for a stem cells for stroke headline. It was way over the top: ‘Stanford researchers ‘stunned’ by stem cell experiment that helped stroke patient walk’. This is one of the most...
by rss feed | Dec 13, 2022 | Fact-check, News Feeds, stem cell stroke, stem cells for stroke, Stroke
Stem cell stroke therapy research has generated buzz over the years. The goal of today’s post is to fact-check claims about supposed stem cell stroke therapies and educate readers on where clinical research stands. There is some real hope here in the long run,...
by rss feed | Mar 22, 2017 | News Feeds, Stroke
A multicenter trial looking at whether a single dose of millions of adult, bone-marrow-derived stem cells can aid stroke recovery indicates it's safe and well-tolerated by patients but may not...
by rss feed | Jan 24, 2017 | News Feeds, Stroke
Today, a stroke usually leads to permanent disability - but in the future, the stroke-injured brain could be reparable by replacing dead cells with new, healthy neurons, using transplantation.
by rss feed | Aug 22, 2016 | News Feeds, Stroke
In a new mouse study, researchers demonstrate how a stem cell therapy increases nerve cell production in mice with stroke-induced brain damage.
by rss feed | Jun 6, 2016 | News Feeds, Stroke
Stem cell transplantation restored the motor function of stroke patients in a new clinical trial, with some patients even regaining the ability to walk.
