Stem Cells, Examples Flashcards
What condition can determine the use of skin cells?
HEAT OR CHEMIAL BURNS
What is the stem cell treatment for skin cells?
EMBRYONIC TRIALS BUT PATIENTS CAN DONATE THEIR OWN SKIN
What is a possible problem when using skin cells?
ADULT DONOR’S SKIN WOULD GET REJECTED
What condition can determine the use of hair cells?
BALDNESS FROM HORMONES OR EXCESS PROTEIN
What is the stem cell treatment for hair cells?
PATIENT DONATES THEIR OWN AS WELL AS THEIR CHILD’S EMBRYIONIC STEM CELLS
What is a possible problem when using hair cells?
TRANSPLANTS CANNOT PREVENT PREVIOUS HORMONAL/PROTEIN TYPE PROBLEMS WHICH CAN REOCCUR
What condition can determine the use of red/white blood cells & platelets ?
CHEMOTHERAPY/RADIOTHERAPY, INFECTIONS, WRONG NUMBER OF CELLS GROWING.
What is the stem cell treatment for red/white blood cells & platelets?
ANOTHER ADULT DONOR IS NEEDED
What is a possible problem when using red/white blood cells & platelets?
CAN BE REJECTED BY THE PATIENT
What condition can determine the use of retina cells?
CELLS INSIDE THE EYE CAN STOP WORKING FOR A VARIETY OF REASONS; DAMAGE, INFECTIONS, EXCESS PRESSURE INSIDE THE EYE AND DIABETES.
What is the stem cell treatment for retina cells?
EMBRYONIC TRIALS AT THE MOMENT
What is a possible problem when using retina cells?
THEY CAN BE REJECTED BY THE PATIENT SO THEY NEED TO TAKE STRONG DRUGS TO PREVENT THIS
