Taking a 'shine' to heart repair: Lasers used to stimulate stem cells and reduce heart scarring
Thursday, August 11, 2011 - 02:00
in Health & Medicine
After a heart attack or stroke, heart scarring can lead to dangerously paper-thin heart walls and a decreased ability to pump blood through the body. Although the heart is unable to completely heal itself, a new treatment developed at Tel Aviv University uses laser-treated bone marrow stem cells to help restore heart function and health.