Clinical Trial Explores Placental Stem Cell Gel for Radiotherapy Skin Damage
Key details High prevalence of injury: Acute radiation dermatitis affects up to 95% of patients undergoing radiotherapy, representing a substantial unmet clinical need.[1] Investigational treatment: A Phase II clinical trial has evaluated a hydrogel containing...
Early Insights Into Placenta Stem Cell Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis
Researchers are investigating a novel placenta-derived stem cell therapy for multiple sclerosis, a currently incurable degenerative neurological condition. A recent phase 1 clinical trial, with findings published in Scientific Reports, assessed the safety and...
Study Shows Improvement From Placenta Stem Cell Injections for Knee Osteoarthritis
As the world population ages, osteoarthritis (OA), a degenerative, “wear-and-tear” form of arthritis which most often occurs during middle age and onwards,[1] becomes more common and therefore more burdensome. Knee osteoarthritis, in particular, is a major cause of...
Donated Placenta Saves Man’s Eye After Acid Attack
After an acid attack that “melted” his left eye, Paul Laskey thought he would lose his sight entirely. Now, a series of amnion grafts from a donated placenta has saved his eye, stabilizing it and preventing further damage.[1] A long road to recovery Mr. Laskey, from...
Placenta Saves Man’s Leg From Amputation
After a nick caused by a small shard of glass went unnoticed, Canadian Ron Williams developed a deep, infected wound spanning from the heel to the middle of his foot. Even after six months of hospital treatment, the wound wouldn’t heal; if the infection had persisted,...
