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EARTHDATE: October 26, 2014

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REAL LIFE NEWS: MAN WITH SEVERED SPINAL CORD WALKS THANKS TO PIONEERING TREATMENT

by Hazed

An amazing development using a pioneering stem cell transplant has enabled a paralysed man to walk again.

Darek Fidyka was paralysed from the chest down in a knife attack four years ago. Now surgeons in Poland, collaborating with scientists in London, have transplanted cells from his nasal cavity into his spine, then added nerve tissues from his ankle. This provided a pathway allowing fibres above and below the injury to reconnect.

Six months after having this surgery, Mr Fidyka was able to walk for the first time, using parallel bars, leg braces and the support of a physiotherapist. After two years, he can now walk outside the rehabilitation centre using a frame, and has recovered some bladder, bowel and sexual function.

There are a lot more details at the source link below about exactly how scientists achieved this breakthrough.

The scientists now hope to treat another 10 patients over the coming years, assuming they can get the funding.

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-29645760
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-29686709

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