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The discovery of the stem cell has lead to a revolution in modern medicine. Stem
cells are the "basic cells" of our bodies, which can develop and differentiate in
any type of cell.
These cells migrate to injured areas within the body and get transplanted and
transform themselves into new tissue cells that replace the damaged ones. Stem
cells have the capacity to multiply and to renew themselves almost indefinitely.
This contrasts with nerve cells, muscle cells and blood cells, which cannot
multiply themselves and have limited life spans.
Stem cells are the foundation cells for every organ, tissue and every cell of body.
Thus first stem cells originate within the developing embryo.
Autism
Autism is a brain development disorder characterized by impaired social
interaction and communication, and by restricted and repetitive behavior.
These signs all begin before a child is three years old. Autism involves
many parts of the brain. How it occurs is not well understood.
There is no cure for Autism. The main goals of treatment are to lessen
associated deficits and family distress, and to increase quality of life and
CEREBROVASCULAR ACCIDENT SPINAL CORD INJURY
A cerebrovascular accident is also known as a stroke in stroke. An injured spinal cord loses its ability to regenerate myelin-forming cells,
Brain is deprived of adequate oxygen. Strokes are dangerous (with the leading to paralysis. Fehlings showed that where stem cells restored
third leading cause of death). myelin in the injured spine, patients showed some recovery and walked
There are two kinds of strokes: with more coordination.
Ischemic strokes occur when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, Every year, India gets over 20,000 cases of spinal cord injury patients. A
usually by a blood clot / atherosclerotic plaques originating from the new Mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) therapy could be the answer for these
carotid arteries. patients. The research, conducted by a team of doctors at Bangalore-
Hemorrhagic strokes occur when there is bleeding into or around the based Stem Cell Research, has shown promising results. In the pilot
brain. The risk of stroke increases with age, high blood pressure, a brain study, MSCs were injected directly into the spinal cord of the patient for
injury and carotid artery dissection. maximum efficacy. It was injected either intra-arterially or through intra-
Common stroke consequences: spinal (site of injury) route. Stem Cell Therapy is used routinely in many
Paralysis and loss of feeling, most often in opposite countries with promising results in this un-treatable disease.
body parts
Loss of vision Stem Cells & Spinal Cord Injury
Speaking problems Stem cell therapy can be defined as a part of a group of new techniques, or
Aphasia (inability to communicate) technologies that rely on replacing diseased or dysfunctional cells with
Reasoning and memory disturbances healthy, functioning ones. These new techniques are being applied
Incontinence experimentally to neurological diseases such as Parkinson's disease ,
Changes in character and emotions spinal cord injuries and 120 intractable diseases.
Is there any treatment?
Stroke caused by a blood clot (ischemic stroke) is treated acutely with
different kinds of medications, where as stroke caused by a bleeding in the
vessels (hemorrhagic stroke) is treated surgically. Besides these kinds of
treatments, stem cell therapy can be used to minimize the chronic
consequences of stroke.
Other neurological diseases
Other neurological diseases such us Huntington's
Disease, movement disorders, ataxia, neurological intoxications,
Alzheimer can be treated with the therapies described in this document.
Stem cell therapy is useful in certain degenerative diseases like
• Parkinson's
STEM CELL THERAPY - PRINCIPLES • Cerebral palsy
• Mental retardation / Autism
• Alzheimer's
Cell-based therapy is an empirical therapy. Stem cell therapy is the use
• Multiple sclerosis
of adult stem cells to treat more than 75 intractable diseases. • Transverse myelitis
Stem cell therapy is the use of stem cells in the therapy. Treatment can be • Hemiplegia / Stroke
divided in three types. There are high hopes from stem cell therapy. Hence there is much on
going research into various types of stem cells, their potential use and
Autologous stem cell therapy- which includes use of patients his own stem their therapeutic applications.
cells obtained from blood, bone marrow etc.
Embryonic stem cell therapy- Embryonic stem cells are derived from inner
cell mass of blastocyst. They fertilize and divide into different cells. But for
obtaining these stem cells the embryo has to be destroyed in the
laboratory which is morally and legally is unacceptable in India.
Fig 1 :- Local anaesthetic Injection Fig 2:- Palpation of Iliac crest Fig 3:- Inserting needle in Iliac crest Fig 4:- Aspiration of Bone Marrow
/ General Anaesthesia
STEM CELL COLLECTION AND PROCESSING Patient may need 2-3 follow up injections as per the improvement.
include additional surgical treatments. If another treatment is necessary, marrow and /fat. Stem cells are progenitor cells that lead to
We will discuss potential options with you. creation of new cells. They are generative cells.
Q. 4 What conditions are being treated by stem cell
You will receive an invoice one week prior to treatment. therapy?
This invoice must be paid in-full in Demand draft before treatment can • Stem cell therapy is useful in certain degenerative
begin. diseases like
Note: • Cerebral palsy
If your bone marrow sample is negative or the stem cells cannot be • Stroke
administered due to unforeseen medical circumstances, you will only be • Parkinson's
required to pay charges incurred to that point. In the case of a negative • Mental retardation
bone marrow sample, it might be possible to schedule another bone • Alzheimer's
marrow collection. • Multiple sclerosis
You may be having many questions on stem cells and the therapy. You will • Transverse myelitis
find answers to most of your questions in this brochure. However even • Hemiplegia
after reading the brochure if you have any queries or you feel like • Autism
discussing this topic in detail with our experts; please do not hesitate to
contact us. We have provided with our contact details on the back page of Q. 5 What is the procedure for stem cell therapy?
this brochure.
During the stem cell therapy, the stem cells are acquired by
extraction of the bone marrow. The extracted material is sent to
stem cell based biological laboratory During processing the stem Doctors who have treated patients have not reported any side
cells are separated according to the International Quality Control effects other than temporary pain at the site.
protocol. These stem cells are introduced in the body to reach Q. 12 Is any special diet required?
the damaged part and work accordingly. No.
Q. 6 What examinations and investigations are to be performed Q. 13 Are any nutritional supplements/ medications taken along
before the therapy? with stem cell treatment?
A few primary blood investigations along with some Radiological Your treating physician/doctor may prescribe nutritional
investigations according the diseases are conducted. These help supplements that may enhance the benefits of stem cell therapy.
to understand the chronicity of the disease and provide detailed Such prescriptions will be made on an individual basis, depending
information. on the patients particular evaluation.
Q. 7 How long do the patient need to stay at the clinic? Q. 14 Does drinking or smoking affect the therapy?
During the therapy the patient needs to stay at the hospital for Alcohol consumption and cigarette smoking both be detrimental to
about 2-3 days. However the period of stay depends on the the new progenitor stem cells. Hence it is advisable that patients do
condition of the patient and severity of the disease. not smoke or drink during the treatment.
Q. 8 What amount of results/ progress can be expected from stem Q. 15 Can I get detailed information on Internet?
cell therapy? You can get the information on Chaitanya hospital Website:
This is an experimental therapy with expected report up to 30 – 50 www.edisability.org www.stemcure.co.in
%. How ever rare cases may not show desired results. Efficacy of www.chaitanyastemcell.com Similarly on internet the info is
the treatment varies from patient to patient depending on the available on www.google.com - search for -“stem cell therapy”
nature and the type of disease. http.//en.wikipeida.org/wiki/stemcell
Q. 9 How many treatments are needed/ given? Q. 16 What is the estimated cost for the treatment?
Generally 3-4 treatments are given. If more are needed the doctors This therapy is provided for about 20,000 dollars in foreign
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will address you about it during the 1 appointment. Treatment is countries. However CHAITANYA HOSPITAL provides this therapy
given over a period of 3-5 days depending the disease condition for a very reasonable cost. We follow all the international Quality
and recommendation of the doctor. Control protocols and rules during the therapy
Q. 10 Can the other treatments be taken at the same time?
Typically will review what other medication the patient is already For more information contact:
on. Medical decision about what should be included or deleted CHAITANYA HOSPITAL
from the patients regimen during the treatment will therefore be RAHI SAKHA APPARTMENT, 133,
made on an individual basis. Parvati, Pune - Sinhgad Road, Pune - 411 009.
Q. 11 Are there any known side effects of the therapy? Tel. : 00-91-20-24329666, 020 24328600.
E-mail : anantbagul@yahoo.com