What is ALS?
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a disease that affects the nerve cells (neurons) in the brain and spinal cord. As the nerve cells that control motor functions deteriorate and die, the patiently gradually loses muscle control. Unfortunately, the disease is progressive, and symptoms like muscle weakness, twitching, and stiffness worsen over time.

The disease currently has no cure, and few effective treatments exist. However, scientists are working on new treatment strategies, such as stem cell therapy.

How stem cells help prevent nerve cells from deteriorating
Neurological disorders include a broad range of conditions that affect the brain, spinal cord, and nervous system. Before the advent of stem cell medicine, the progression of these diseases could not be slowed, and they were treated only symptomatically, using a whole spectrum of drugs. The damage that the neurons had sustained could not be fixed.

Fortunately, stem cells have since demonstrated remarkable healing properties in the body. Studies have now shown that mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) can repair deteriorated nerve cells and even regrow new ones, since they naturally migrate to damaged areas in the body. In a recent preclinical study, MSCs were shown to be able to improve motor function, protect neurons, and even delay disease onset.

*Typical Treatment Protocol
A typical protocol consists of nebulizing 50 million cord tissue-derived MSCs (Mesenchymal Stem Cells), combined with exosomes, where they can enter into the lungs and the brain. The exosomes contribute to the protocol due to their tiny size, which allows them to easily cross the blood-brain barrier. This procedure takes only a few minutes. An injection of 50 million MSCs into the intrathecal layer surrounding the spinal column may also be included. This allows the stem cells to directly target nerve damage and promote regeneration. This procedure takes approximately 45 minutes. For best results, this is accompanied by intravenous transplant of 100+ million MSCs. This procedure takes approximately 45 minutes. The protocol is minimally invasive to the patient and has very little downtime. Patients normally travel home two days following their scheduled appointment.

Treatment goals
Our protocol aims to reduce the overall levels of chronic low-grade inflammation in the body. The effects are expected to last for a very long time.

Stem cells are uniquely and intrinsically able to migrate to sites of damage and inflammation in the body. Studies have shown that stem cells are able to orchestrate the repair and regeneration of deteriorated tissues, as well as modulate the immune system, to promote better health.

The benefits of stem cell therapy can include a reduction in harmful symptoms, the slowing of the progression of the disease, and an overall increase in quality of life.

*Treatment protocols are individualized for each patient according to a variety of factors, including overall patient health, condition, and severity. A protocol optimized for your particular situation will be developed in consultation with a stem cell physician and a review of your medical records.