In this very important episode of "Life After Stroke with Christopher Ewing", Christopher speaks with Dr. Jason Hinman, Assistant Professor of Neurology in the Stroke and Neuro-rehabilitation Divisions at the UCLA Stroke Center in Los Angeles, CA.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- Does stem therapy work in stroke survivors?
- How is stem cell therapy performed in the body?
- Is stem cell therapy safe?
- Are there any particular stroke deficits that stem cell therapy will not work on?
- Stroke survivors and the increased possibility of dementia?
- What type of clinical trials are taking place that are centered around stem cell therapy?
- How can I volunteer to be a part of a clinical trial?
- Are the clinics that currently advertise stem cell therapy for stroke safe?and more!
Contact Info: Dr. Jason Hinman
https://www.uclahealth.org/jason-hinman
Clinical trial information at UCLA:
https://www.uclahealth.org/neurology
Clinical trial information across the US:
https://www.clinicaltrials.gov
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