American and European Parkinson's Sufferers Find Chinese Stem Cell Treatment
Effective, Proving Western Debates Moot
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To: MEDICAL EDITORS
Contact: Dr. Sherwood Yang - Vice President of Tiantan Puhua Neurosurgical
Hospital, Beijing; International Department, +86 132 641 88 915,
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BEIJING, Oct. 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Tiantan Puhua Neurosurgical
Hospital, the world's leading center for effective treatment of Parkinson's
disease using adult retinal stem cells, today here announced that four more
international patients returned home from China with a significant reduction
in their debilitating Parkinson's disease symptoms. These success stories
clearly demonstrate stem cells can effectively be used to treat afflictions
like Parkinson's in addition to many other neurological disorders. More
details and videos of the four patients' progress can be found at
http://www.stemcellschina.com.
While debates over stem cells continue in many countries, Western clinical
trials have so far found the use of adult retinal stem cells to be the best
chance for Parkinson's sufferers to gain a better quality of life. Chinese
neurologists at Tiantan Puhua Hospital are among those worldwide leading the
implementation of this cutting-edge science through safe and effective
treatment. Following Penny Thomas of Hawaii, who benefited from the
hospital's stem cell treatment a year ago, four more patients have now come
home to better lives in the United States and Europe after treatment at
Tiantan Puhua Hospital in Beijing.
Jane Edwards, a 55-year-old United Kingdom citizen, saw comparatively
dramatic improvement in her debilitating Parkinson's symptoms almost
immediately after a minimally invasive injection that implanted millions of
high-quality adult hRPE (human Retinal Pigment Epithelial) cells. The
procedure utilizes the latest stereotactic technology. This cutting edge
three-dimensional imaging system assists doctors in locating the most
appropriate area of the brain or other nerve center to implant the cells.
Tiantan Puhua's several weeks treatment program for Parkinson's sufferers
also often includes a nutritious intravenous (IV) cocktail that protects the
implanted stem cells, personalized physical therapy, and even complementary
traditional Chinese medicine. This all takes place in a hospital whose
doctors and staff function under fully international standards. More details
on Jane's treatment can be found at
http://www.stemcellspuhua.com/articles/article_86716.html.
"I hope everyone suffering from this terrible disease and seeking hope will
examine the evidence, and will consider coming to China to seek improvement
through these great doctors," said Jane. "Those in the West that urge
caution for Parkinson's sufferers who consider going to Beijing, with no
evidence to say why, simply aren't going through what I have been going
through," she said.
Jane was diagnosed with Parkinson's in the spring of 2001, reaching stage
three of the disease (on the Hoehn/Yahr scale) as her symptoms became
progressively worse just before the treatment. Before coming to China, Jane
could not do the simple things in life on her own that most of us take for
granted, such as turning over in bed, getting up from a chair, dressing
herself, putting on shoes, or writing - the last of which she had given up
more than two years ago. She also could not turn her neck and her speech was
becoming increasingly slow. Within 6 weeks after the treatment, almost all
of Jane's Parkinson's symptoms were greatly reduced. Jane can now write
again, turn over in bed, dress by herself, and even ride a bicycle.
Linda Rouen, 59, from the United States, was diagnosed with Parkinson's 5
years ago. In 2007, Linda decided to come to China for stem cell treatment
to seek solutions for her deteriorating condition. To control her symptoms,
Linda previously took a high dosage of medications every 2 hours.
"I was a watch keeper. I used to watch the clock all the time. After time, I
stopped swimming and avoided other physical and social activities because I
never knew when the medications would wear off," she said. "Without heavy
medication, I could hardly get dressed, get out of bed, or take a shower on
my own."
Linda's most notable change after the surgery and treatment at Tiantan Puhua
Hospital was her first peaceful full night of sleep in five years. Within 5
weeks after the stem cell implantation, most of Linda's symptoms gradually
went away, allowing her medication to be significantly reduced. Details on
Linda's treatment are at:
http://www.stemcellspuhua.com/articles/article_97730.html.
At the time of this release, two more international Parkinson's sufferers
report having significant improvement from the treatment at Tiantan Puhua
Hospital. American David Brown, 64, reports better balance, more fluid
movement, and the disappearance of "freeze-ups" after his treatment. As
well, US citizen James Devlin, 65, from Hawaii, shows significant reduction
in his tremors, is feeling increased energy and muscle strength, and is
getting more sleep and much more relief from the anxiety and depression he
suffered for many years. The experience of both patients is recorded at
http://www.stemcellspuhua.com.
About Tiantan Puhua Neurosurgical Hospital
Tiantan (Temple of Heaven) Puhua Neurosurgical Hospital, a world-class
international facility in Beijing, is rapidly gaining renown as the world's
foremost center for treatment of Parkinson's disease and a range of other
neurological disorders through its groundbreaking stem cell therapy. The
Hospital collaborates with the Stem Cells Research Center of Peking
University, which is the leading stem cells research center in China. There,
stem cells are cultured and induced for clinical treatment. To date, Tiantan
Puhua Hospital has treated 14 international Parkinson's disease patients.
The treatment is based on a clinical trial done at Peking University in
which 20 Chinese Parkinson's patients have gone through hRPE stem cells
implantation. PET scans done before and after the implantation showed that
all patients exhibited increased amounts of dopamine in their brain, with a
correlated improvement of movement. Long-term follow-up of the patients
remains unavailable and is currently being carefully researched on a
selected number of patients. Tiantan Puhua is the only hospital that offers
this treatment to patients beyond limited clinical trials. More details
about Tiantan Puhua Hospital can be found on the website:
http://www.stemcellspuhua.com.
    For inquiries, please contact:

    Dr. Sherwood Yang - Vice President
    Tiantan Puhua Neurosurgical Hospital
    12 Tiantan Nanli, Beijing 100050, CHINA

Rayilyn Brown
Board Member AZNPF
Arizona Chapter National Parkinson's Foundation
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