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WHAT’S NEW IN MEDICINE TODAY? 2 13 21
WHAT’S NEW IN MEDICINE TODAY? 2 13 21
WHAT’S NEW IN MEDICINE TODAY? 2 13 21
Saturday 13th February 2021
Learn about a groundbreaking cytokine therapy that could revolutionize paralysis treatment on 'American Medicine Today'.
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Get the buttons here!Hope on the Horizon: Cytokine Therapy and Paralysis
This is an incredible opportunity because this is a laboratory type of research that use an engineer virus that can be infected: the cell. It's exciting innovations that are coming about, especially when it can make a paralyzed mouse walk. Again.
Picture a world where paralysis isn't a life sentence. In this episode of 'American Medicine Today', Dr. Alfred O. Bonati introduces a groundbreaking treatment that might just make that world a reality. Using cytokines, a type of protein that stimulates cells, this innovative therapy has shown remarkable results in restoring movement to paralyzed mice. It's a glimmer of hope for those who have lost mobility due to spinal cord injuries. Dr.
Bonati explains that the spinal cord has always been notoriously difficult to treat. Traditional methods like electrical stimulation have had limited success. However, cytokine therapy takes a different approach by using an engineered virus to deliver these proteins directly to nerve cells. The results in lab research and animal testing have been nothing short of extraordinary. Paralyzed mice have regained their ability to walk, suggesting that similar outcomes could be possible in humans.
While the treatment is still in its experimental stages, the potential is enormous. Imagine the impact on millions of lives if this therapy can be adapted for human use. Dr. Bonati emphasizes that this is an exciting time for medical innovation, and cytokine therapy could revolutionize the field of orthopedic surgery. For anyone affected by paralysis or interested in cutting-edge medical treatments, this episode offers a fascinating glimpse into what the future might hold.
It's not just about the science; it's about the real-world implications and the hope it brings to those living with paralysis.