Using The Body's Own Stem Cells To Grow New Arteries

Here is yet another example of a patient's own stem cells being used to treat his illness. Tom Reynolds is a 77 year old man with blocked arteries. The blockage he experienced was cutting off the blood supply to his legs, making it painful and difficult for him to walk. He was facing permanent disability-being forced to use a wheelchair to get around-or even worse, possible amputation of his leg. "But then Tom found out about a study on a new option -- a growth factor called GMCSF. When injected into patients, it stimulates bone marrow to release stem cells -- helping the body form new arteries. " Tom is now enjoying life again on his farm.