Can Stem Cells Treat Parkinson’s Disease?

Help us keep bringing you the need-to-know info for your life with Parkinson’s 👉 Check that you are subscribed to our channel. We’ve all heard about the groundbreaking ways in which stem cells have been used to treat previously incurable conditions. Is Parkinson’s next on the list? Share your take on this research in the comments below. Jodie Forbes, living with young onset Parkinson’s, strikes gold once again with Roger Barker - Professor of Clinical Neuroscience at the University of Cambridge. Watch until the end to hear how you can help fight the barriers to this treatment being readily available to you. Chapters: 00:00 3 ways to replace dopamine cells 01:10 What are stem cells? 03:19 Implications of stem cell therapy 05:32 Why aren't stem cells a standard treatment? 08:01 Current clinical trials 10:20 When will this become a treatment? ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ *The information in this video represents the views and opinions of the participants. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Any research discussed in this content may be subject to participant interpretation and conclusions may change as new research emerges. Never delay seeking medical attention or disregard medical advice because of the content in any of our videos. LivedHealth's Parkinson’s video programme is proudly supported by Wellcome. #Parkinsons #ParkinsonsDisease #MovementDisorder #Neurology #Neuroscience #ClinicalTrial #DrugTrial #StemCells #StemCellTransplant