Stem Cell Research Forges Ahead in Latin America

South American destinations such as Mexico, Ecuador,therapeutics are under development and clinical trial
Argentina and Brazil are joining stem cell researchresearch engaged in treating neuromuscular conditions
communities around the world in seeking stem cellsuch as Parkinson's, ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral
therapies and treatments for conditions such asSclerosis) and Multiple Sclerosis. Trials conducted
Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's, and Alzheimer's disease.throughout Europe, Australia and South America have
While stem cell research, for all intents and purposes, isshown a high percentage of opportunity to slow the
still in its infancy, technological breakthroughs in theprogression of the disease process utilizing stem cell
recent past have encouraged the drive forreplacement therapies.
regenerative adult stem cell therapies to help replace 
damaged or dead cells and tissues in the human body.Seeking Stem Cell Treatments Abroad
 Because stem cell therapies and treatments have not
Stem Cell Therapies in Latin Americayet been approved in the United States, though clinical
While therapeutic cloning technologies are currentlytrials are under way, thousands of patients travel to
banned in many Latin American countries, stem cellLatin American destinations in the hopes of receiving
research and treatments, including regenerativetreatment that may offer increased mobility and quality
theories and methodologies, are under study inof life. Stem cell treatments designed to slow or
locations such as American Stem Cell in Quito,reduced symptoms of Parkinson's and other
Ecuador and ProgenCell, located in Tijuana, Mexico.neuromuscular conditions prompt thousands of global
 travelers to seek health and wellness throughout Latin
Positive results have been noted in a variety ofAmerica, from Mexico to Ecuador.
medical conditions utilizing stem cell therapies, including 
Parkinson's, Multiple Sclerosis, diabetes, vision problems,Autologous neural stem cell technologies and
and other neurological disease processes. Integratreatments have shown great promise in the area of
Medical center, located in Tamps, Mexico providestreating symptoms caused by diseases like Multiple
alternative medical treatments and stem cell therapiesSclerosis and Parkinson's, increasing the need to
utilizing a multidisciplinary approach to medicine. accelerate research findings and provide options for
Specializing in placental and umbilical cord stem cellthose suffering from such disease processes.
therapies, facilities like Integra Medical utilize adult stemIncreasing numbers of individuals around the world are
cell therapies to treat a wide variety of conditions.demanding more personal choices and auctions in their
 healthcare, which is not limited by borders.
Stem cell therapies focusing on the treatment of 
Multiple Sclerosis are designed to restore tissueStem cell research facilities throughout Latin America
function and to slow and reverse symptoms of Multipleoffer hope for the future with affordable, accessible,
Sclerosis following early diagnosis.  Stem celland promising treatments and therapies in stem cell
transplantation offers hope to millions suffering fromresearch, technologies, methodologies and potential
Multiple Sclerosis and is a leading focus of study intreatment plans.
international stem cell communities. Stem cell