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Weekly reads: stem cells for MS, Kimera Labs IND, FDA lawsuit

There has been a steady stream of encouraging data on stem cells for MS. Particularly for certain kinds of MS. A new study adds to this upbeat direction. Good news on stem cells for MS Haematopoietic stem cell transplantation for treatment of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis in Sweden: an observational cohort study, Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry.  This paper is …
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BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics Hail Mary with FDA on Nurown for ALS

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BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics is developing Nurown, an investigational therapy intended for treating ALS. I recently posted about BrainStorm and its prospects for providing real hope on stem cells for ALS. I see it as a long shot. The ALS community needs real hope, but one challenge is determining how good clinical data have to be to allow FDA approval. BrainStorm Cell …