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¶ … Stem Cells
Hello, my friend. I am truly sorry and sympathize as much as I can regarding your traumatic car accident and subsequent spinal injury. I appreciate that you have kept me abreast of your treatment options. Your team of physicians agree that you would be a fine candidate for treatment specifically with stem cells. Most people have heard of stem cells and are aware of the scientific and ethical controversies surrounding them, but not as many people have performed productive research to find out what they really are and what the possible medical applications (and pitfalls) that come with stem cells. I have taken it upon myself to do some research for you, so that you are in a better position to make a more informed decision regarding this option for treatment of your spinal cord injury. In the next couple of pages, I will do my best to clearly and concisely present to you the basics or fundamentals of stem cells, the potential medical applications, and information regarding the risks that come with stem cell treatment. My intention is for you to feel as confident as possible in your health care...
Stem cells are a very exciting, promising, yet also risky type of cell, in that they are cells that essentially have the power or capacity to turn into any kind of cell that the body needs more of. (Mayo Clinic, 2013) The National Institute of Health's formal definition of stem cells are:
Stem cells are cells that have the potential to develop into some or many different cell types in the body, depending on whether they are multipotent or pluripotent. Serving as a sort of repair system, they can theoretically divide without limit to replenish other cells for as long as the person or animal is still alive. When a stem cell divides, each "daughter" cell has the potential to either remain a stem cell or become another type of cell with a more specialized function, such as a muscle cell, a red blood cell, or a brain cell. (2013)
Stem cells are exciting to researchers,…
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Mayo Clinic. (2013). Stem Cells: What They Are and What They Do. Mayo Clinic, Web, Available from: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/stem-cells/CA00081. 2013 May 31.
National Institute of Health. (2013). Basic Questions about Stem Cells. NIH, Web, Available from: http://stemcells.nih.gov/research/Pages/Default.aspx. 2013 May 31.
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