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Parkinson’s disease

nancy1015

China

Parkinson’s disease Like Cell Research Center brings you the world’s most advanced stem cell procedures and treatments for people who suffered from Parkinson’s disease, Cerebral Palsy, stroke, spinal cord injury and range of brain injuries. Penny’s received stem cell treatment in China Penny had Parkinson’s symptoms for eight years. Before the treatment, Penny had uncontrollable shaking. Her muscles were extremely tense. When she was walking or doing anything, she would have freeze ups where she would stop and not be able to continue her motion. She could not read or write because of the tremors. She could not eat by herself. She could not get up out of a chair by herself. She could not brush her hair. She could not get out of the bed by herself. She had trouble turning her neck. In 2006, Penny received stem cell treatment implemented by Dr. Like Wu and his group . After four time’s neural stem cells injection, with a daily cocktail treatment of neurotropic factors, Penny’s shaking was greatly reduced but it still came back from time-to-time. She said that after the treatment at the times that the shaking did come back, if she concentrated, she could stop it. The muscle tension had disappeared. Her strength increased. The freeze ups stopped. She could read and write again. She could speak on the telephone. She could eat by herself. She could get out of a chair by herself. She could get out of bed by herself. Her neck could turn normally and she could brush her hair. You can see more here: http://www.likecell.cn/index.php3?file=detail.php3&kdir=3486221&nowdir=3434747&id=1146847&detail=1 Here is their contact: Email:

02:38 PM Feb 24 2008 |

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Jajani

Jajani

Sri Lanka

  

 Parkinson disease is a brain disorder that affects nearly 1.5 million Americans and 60,000 new cases are diagnosed annually. There is no known cure but with research and medication there is hope.

05:10 PM Feb 24 2008 |