Delayed stem cell therapy following heart attack is safe but not effective

Wednesday, November 16, 2011 - 06:30 in Health & Medicine

Stem cells obtained from bone marrow, known as BMCs, can be safely injected into people two to three weeks following a heart attack, reports a new clinical trial. However, while safe, the BMCs did not improve heart function six months after their administration.

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