Stem cell therapies have come a long way in the years since stem cell research began. Huge advancements have been made by scientists and doctors that show promise when looking at diseases with no known cure and conditions that were at one point considered irreversible. While stem cell research is still ongoing, it would be a mistake to call these treatments experiments. There are several applications that are regularly employed by physicians to help people with all sorts of different conditions. Some developments in stem cell treatment have not been perfected or proven to be effective yet, but have shown promising results in patients.

One of the major uses for stem cell therapy has been in existence for a few years. Leukemia is a cancer of the bone marrow which has been treated with stem cells in bone marrow transplants. This helps to eliminate the cancer cells and grow healthy new ones. Adult stem cells have the most funding for research and use because they do not require the destruction of an embryo to obtain. These cells can be simple for doctors to obtain and can be banked for future use if necessary. These cells can also be used for research.

Doctors and scientists have successfully used stem cells to help with oral problems like the decay of enamel on the teeth or to treat gums. Stem cells can also be used to create hepatocytes which make up most of the cells in the liver. Ongoing research is being done with stem cells in an attempt to find cures for other forms of cancer, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis and several other medical conditions. Stem cell therapy has had positive results when used to regenerate the myelin lost in patients with MS. These therapies have the potential to help millions.

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