Treating Multiple Sclerosis With Stem Cell Therapy
In the video Treating Multiple Sclerosis With Stem Cell Therapy, meet Stephen, a man who lost his ability to move due to multiple sclerosis (MS), an autoimmune disease that attacks the brain and spinal cord. Follow his journey as he undergoes an innovative stem cell treatment to restore his nervous system and regain mobility. Learn about the immune system, autoimmune diseases, and how stem cells can be used to repair damaged systems in the body. This video is excerpted from BBC’s The World’s Most Extraordinary People, a documentary series revealing how rare medical conditions inspire groundbreaking scientific discoveries.
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Q: What is multiple sclerosis and how does it affect the body?
A: Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the brain and spinal cord, leading to symptoms like loss of movement and coordination.
Q: What treatment did Stephen undergo, and what was the reasoning behind it?
A: Stephen received stem cell therapy, where his immune system was replaced with healthy stem cells, with the aim of rebuilding a healthy immune system and reversing damage.
Q: Why are autoimmune diseases are so difficult to treat, based on what you learned in the video?
A: Autoimmune diseases are challenging because the immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s own cells, making it hard to target the disease without affecting the body’s overall health.