MS: Stem Cells Won't Work

2024-04-17に共有
In this video, I discuss my skepticism of stem cell treatments of multiple sclerosis. I explain why it would be very difficult for stem cells to get to the site of injury and remyelinate. At the end of the video, I offer hope for future improvements.

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Dr. Brandon Beaber is a board-certified neurologist with subspecialty training in multiple sclerosis and other immunological diseases of the nervous system. He is a partner in the Southern California Permanente Medical Group and practices in Downey, California (South Los Angeles). He has several publications on MS epidemiology and has participated in clinical trials for MS therapeutics. You can follow him on twitter @Brandon_Beaber where he regularly posts about MS news and research.

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  • @klz_9710
    I'm an MS patient and a large amount of my lesions are in my cervical spine. I've been put into a wheelchair in less than a year, and that was 8 years ago. I have a SCI due to MS and was considering Stem Cell treatment but it's insanely expensive. This video really makes me think because all I hear are the 100% positive stories. I say thank you for this video! Hope you feel better soon!
  • @georgielol
    I wouldn't say this is a downer video. It's good to be informed. Thank you Dr. Beaber.
  • Thanks, despite all that insidious progression, I now feel more reassured that going straight onto Ocravus upon diagnosis in 2018 and staying there is about the best I could have done. A speedy recovery and Happy Pesach from Jerusalem!
  • @MrMikk532
    A doctor who never shares the negatives or any apprehensions is not a doctor that you can trust. Thanks for the great video as always!
  • Thank you for specifically addressing the difference between these treatments and HSCT. I frequently advise people (non medically) to really research what they are looking at and what they are paying for.
  • Yep. I know a person with MS (like me) that got this done. She may have gotten it done at the same place you mentioned at the beginning of your video. Spent thousands of $. I think 16 thousand. Did not help at all. People try these treatments because they are DESPERATE. My friend had active SPMS and was on her way to being in a chair. Fear is a strong emotion, so a person may be warned about the futility of trying these treatments, but still spend the money and go through with it.
  • @AaronBosterMD
    Nice video Dr. B. This is an excellent discussion. Thank you for making this video!
  • @jasonmace2218
    Double blind studies have been the gold standard I hope we add robust quantitative biomarkers (quicker information) to evaluate therapies in an unbiased manner … can you make a video about biomarkers and their vetting process. Also have you done a video on Car T - cell therapy? Always appreciate your videos … good health to all!
  • @argirks
    Thanks for this video. A topic for a next video may be the results of the studies on Clemastine {REBUILD and RESTORE clinical trials). Best
  • @pitapita3559
    Thank you for letting me know this information. I should not have said to others that this was a hope on the horizon. Failure of remylization seems to be the focal point of my interest going forward.
  • As you say it, most of people are unfortunately confusing HSCT with stem cell treatments !! Regarding BEAM vs Cyclophosphamide based regimen, check out talk at EBMT 2024 by Dr Fedorenko. Thanks for your vids
  • @bemoniri
    Get well soon, Brandon. Thanks for the very good video.
  • @Robin-me8fe
    Get well soon ! Who knows what the future will bring - as you said.
  • So glad you explain that stem cell treatment is not AHSCT for MS as Dr Fedorenko in Russia for the past 2 years has a 95% success rate for RRMS Patients. Same Protocall will soon be done in US!
  • There are many explorers in theMS Scientific Community - all leading to different discoveries- coming at the problem from various angles-❤ awesome video
  • @AlexCh478
    Thanks for your videos, you've been a great source of information since my dx 2 years ago! As a suggestion for a future video, we have a new test approved in Canada to track MS progression (ETNA-MS) and it would be great to have your opinion about it.
  • @stonz42
    Thanks for explaining the difference between BEAM and HSCT. I’ve been on ocrevus for 2 years but considered lemtrada to avoid long term suppression. Can you do a video comparing HSCT to Lemtrada?