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Adult Stem Cells Treat Incontinence
Cells are removed from muscle tissue in the patient's arm, cultured in a lab, and injected into the wall of the urethra and the sphincter muscle. This prevents urinary incontinence - sometimes within 24 hours - by building up muscle volume and tone. [more]
Posted by tim at November 30, 2004 7:45 AM
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