Stem Cells for Acute & Chronic Stroke

Bone Marrow Stromal Stem Cells May Aid in Stroke Recovery (Science Daily December 1, 2010)

A research study from the Farber Institute for Neurosciences and the Department of Neuroscience at Thomas Jefferson University determines bone marrow stromal stem cells may aid in stroke recovery. The results can be found in Cell Transplantation — The Regenerative Medicine Journal.

The study examining the effects of a systematic administration of either rat (allogenic) or human (xenogenic) bone marrow stem cells (MSC) administered to laboratory rats one day after their simulated strokes found “significant recovery” of motor behavior on the first day. Early administration was found to be more effective than administration seven days after the simulated strokes.

• Human umbilical cord stem cells can reduce infarct size and improve function in a rat model for stroke.

• Advantages of human cord blood cells in CNS injuries and disorders

• Greater long term improvement with intravenous delivery to the femoral vein

• Cord blood cells improve recovery in rat models for stroke

• Mesenchymal cells may be beneficial to stroke recovery

In another study verifying what Dr. Steenblock determined many years ago i.e. that “adult stem cells are safe as well as feasible for treatment of stroke in patients” according to the published results of a Phase I trial from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Looking at ten patients in this first study, the researchers found no study-related severe adverse events, and while the study was not designed to determine effectiveness, the team found that most of the patients did better compared with matched untreated patients.

Dr. Sean Savitz, first author, said:

“In order to bring stem cells forward as a potential new treatment for stroke patients, we have to establish safety first and this study provides the first evidence in addressing that goal. Now we are conducting two other stroke cell therapy studies examining safety and efficacy, one of which can be administered up to 19 days after someone has suffered a stroke.”

Results of the study were published in the journal Annals of Neurology.

The Dale Hartley Story: A Stroke Ten Years Ago “I’m Still Here”

Dale Hartley suffered a stroke ten and a half years ago. Dale had heard about Dr. Steenblock‘s program on the radio. He was as thrilled then as today that Dr. Steenblock had something more to offer than conventional medicine. He and his wife Audrey came to Dr. Steenblock’s clinic to undergo the stroke program. When Dale arrived at the clinic he began the full program of chelation and hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and as he tells it, “my sister had a stroke three years after me; she didn’t come to Dr. Steenblock. Unfortunately, she’s gone- I’m still here.”

Like many who suffer a massive stroke, with such an insult to the brain, to just “still be here” is a miracle in itself. But Dale and his wife Audrey wanted more. They did their research and concluded they wanted to try umbilical cord stem cells in Mexico.

About two and a half years ago Dale had umbilical cord stem cells. He believes they made him stronger.

Then recently, he and Audrey learned about Dr. Steenblock’s Personalized Regenerative Medicine and the use of your own bone marrow stem cells. They excitedly packed up their precious little Bianca, and made the drive down from Malibu (where they live) to have this procedure done. Audrey had it done as well.

With a big bright smile, Dale will tell you that after having the bone marrow stem cells the first time his eyesight improved, and both of his knees (which hadn’t been “working” he said), were back to “almost normal”. In addition, his hip joint was back to normal, and he believes he has better balance when walking.

Audrey says that her knee problems (the meniscus) were getting signs of arthritis, and she also wanted to make sure she didn’t lose the strength of her grip to arthritis. She has noticed after her bone marrow stem cells that her constant sinus drip was nearly gone.

Both Dale and Audrey did bone marrow stem cells twice, six weeks apart. Both report a resounding success, and when asked if they’d do it again, they’ll tell you, “Absolutely!”

If you are interested in learning more about this treatment approach call 1-800-300-1063 or e-mail chase@stemcell.md.

Please visit Dr. Steenblock’s website dedicated to helping restore patients who have suffered from a stroke or TIA.

Click here to go to StrokeDoctor.com.