New stem cell treatment for cerebral palsy

An international medical institute recently announced the launch of a stem cell therapy that could help with the treatment of cerebral palsy.

International Stem Cell Institute (ISCI) has developed a stem cell treatment that it believes can better the quality of life for those with cerebral palsy.

"Every parent wants their child to live a happy, healthy life as a baby, as a toddler, as a first grader. [Cerebral palsy] is a tremendously overwhelming condition,” ISCI executive director Rita Alexander said. “And while the condition can't be completely cured, our stem cell treatment is dramatically improving the quality of life for many children, much beyond their parent's expectations. The results are truly amazing."

Alexander says that the earlier that children can undergo ISCI’s stem cell therapy, the stronger the results.

"The earlier we can treat an infant or child with stem cell therapy the greater the positive impacts on their future development,” she said.

The new therapy involves the placement of placental stem cells into several area’s of the patient’s body.

The U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 10,000 babies will develop cerebral palsy in America each year.