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Send reply to: Parkinson's Information Exchange Network <[log in to unmask]> From: Hans van der Genugten <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Request for info about implantations with foetal tissue To: [log in to unmask] Date sent: Wed, 15 Mar 2000 13:56:18 -0500 > Hi all, > > A dutch PWP is looking for information about brain implants with foetal > human tissue. > > According to his source these operations are performed in UK, US, Sweden > and Mexico. > > Specifically he would like to know: > - where in the UK are these operations performed? > - who should he contact in the UK for further info? > - what are the riscs of such an operation? > - what are the benefits (how many %% chance of curing)? > - how many hours is the actual operation? > - how long takes it to recover from the operation? > - what are the costs? > - what is the procedure for getting lined up for such an operation? > > Also he would like to get in touch with people that had such an operation. > > Hans. > Hans, There was a recent neurosurgical symposium in San Francisco which I attended, in which this was discussed. The man from New York who is generally considered the main "expert" in this field stated unequivocally that fetal-cell transplants in PD are "not yet ready for patients". His work proves that the cells actually *do* survive, but they do not help the patient. They actually seem to increase dystonias and dyskinesias. I took notes during the symposium and posted them here on the List a few weeks ago. If you didn't get them, let me know, and I will re-send them to you. Best, Bob ********************************************** Robert A. Fink, M. D., F.A.C.S., P. C. 2500 Milvia Street Suite 222 Berkeley, California 94704-2636 Telephone: 510-849-2555 FAX: 510-849-2557 WWW: http://www.dovecom.com/rafink/ mailto:[log in to unmask] "Ex Tristitia Virtus" *********************************************