Showing papers by "Hemangi Sane published in 2019"
TL;DR: In this article, a 47-year-old male patient suffering from ALS for 2 years, whose treatment involved intrathecal transplantation of autologous Bone Marrow-derived Mononuclear Cells and long-term Lithium, followed by multidisciplinary neurorehabilitation, and standard Riluzole treatment.
Abstract: Various cellular therapies are being increasingly investigated for the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), a progressive neurodegenerative disease with selective loss of anterior horn cells. Lithium is known to enhance the potency of transplanted cells, while being well tolerated by ALS patients. Additionally, rehabilitation significantly improves outcomes in various neurodegenerative disorders. We present a 47-year-old male patient suffering from ALS for 2 years, whose treatment involved intrathecal transplantation of autologous Bone Marrow-derived Mononuclear Cells and long-term Lithium, followed by multidisciplinary neurorehabilitation, and standard Riluzole treatment. ALS-FRSr score improved from 39 to 41; FIM remained stable at 101; 6MWT distance improved from 396 m to 480 m and Berg Balance score remained stable at 56 over a span of 18 months. Symptomatic improvements were seen in speech, swallow, stamina, walking and muscle strength; fasciculations and cramps reduced drastically. The highlight of this case is the maintenance of the patient’s condition in view of a degenerative prognosis. Cellular therapy along with long term Lithium and holistic rehabilitation, in addition to standard Riluzole treatment- together termed as Neuroregenerative Rehabilitation Therapy- is a novel approach for halting disease progression and qualitatively improving living conditions for ALS patients and caregivers alike.
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TL;DR: Autologous bone marrow mononuclear cell therapy may be effective to improve quality of life in individuals of ID with ASD even in adulthood.
Abstract: Intellectual disabilities (ID) are neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by deficits in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior which includes conceptual, social and practical skills. 1 out of 4 individuals with ID have co-existing autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Recently, cell therapy has shown great potential in management of ID with ASD due to their ability to address the underlying pathophysiology via immunomodulation and synaptogenesis. We administered autologous bone marrow mononuclear cells intrathecally in a 20-year-old male patient diagnosed as ID with ASD. Over 3 years follow up, there were no adverse events and along with symptomatic improvements, IQ scores improved from 46 to 56 and scores on ISAA improved from 134 to 70. Comparative positron emission tomography– computed tomography brain showed improved metabolism in bilateral frontal, temporal cortices and cerebellum. Autologous bone marrow mononuclear cell therapy may be effective to improve quality of life in individuals of ID with ASD even in adulthood.
1 citations
23 Oct 2019
TL;DR: Stem cells have been verified to have slowed and/or halted disease progression in a subset of ALS/MND patients, along with being well tolerated by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)/ MND patients.
Abstract: Motor neuron disease (MND) is an insidious, fatal disorder that progresses with the selective loss of anterior horn cells of the spinal column. Over 150 years since it was first described, various therapeutic approaches have been tested in the quest of a cure but with little success. Current standard therapy only improves lifespan by a few months; palliative care is the only option available for patients. Stem cell therapy is a potent approach for the treatment of this devastating disease. A multitude of vitalizing effects, both paracrine and somatic, a robust safety profile, as well as ease of availability make a strong case for using these cells for therapeutic purposes. Coupled with rigorous rehabilitation, this powerful treatment modality has been shown to slow disease progression, improve quality of life, and increase survival, along with being well tolerated by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)/ MND patients. Compelling preclinical as well as clinical evidence abounds that stem cells hold great potential as a therapy for ALS/MND. Although not a definitive solution yet, stem cells have been verified to have slowed and/or halted disease progression in a subset of ALS/MND patients.
1 citations
16 Sep 2019
TL;DR: Different types of cells available, routes of administration available to transplant these cells, dosages of cell and optimum time after injury at which cells should be transplanted based on world-wide literature are discussed.
Abstract: Spinal cord injury is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. Current mainstay treatment strategies consist of surgical and medical management in acute and subacute stage. Rehabilitative management in the chronic stage. None of the existing strategies can repair the damage to the spinal cord and recover neurological functioning. Stem cells have promising results in pre-clinical and clinical studies. Various pre-clinical studies have evidenced neuro-regenerative capabilities of stem cells and shown neural recovery. Clinical studies have also shown improvements in neurological functions and quality of life. This chapter discusses about different types of cells available, routes of administration available to transplant these cells, dosages of cell and optimum time after injury at which cells should be transplanted based on world-wide literature. We have also discussed results following our protocol of intrathecal transplantation of autologous bone marrow mononuclear cells. Although, not a cure, stem cell therapy further improves quality of life, functional independence and reduces secondary complications when combined with existing treatment strategies; neuroregenerative rehabilitative therapy.