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Clinical Trial With Stem Cells Creates Hope For Parents Of Autistic Children

Cases of autism have soared in recent years: one in every 88 children is diagnosed with the disorder. Now, a groundbreaking clinical trial will test whether a child’s own stem cells – the building blocks of the body – might help.

CBS 2HD–2012/09/04

Seen On CBS 2: Growing Body Parts

Right now there are more than 112,000 Americans waiting for an organ transplant and many will never receive one. But what if a doctor could grow replacement organs and body parts in the lab — from your own cells? It’s already being done.

2011/09/28

Bartolo Colon (credit: Michael Heiman/Getty Images)

MLB Receives Yankees Pitcher Bartolo Colon’s Medical Records

Major League Baseball has received medical records on Bartolo Colon’s controversial stem cell treatment.

WFAN–2011/07/14

Stories From Main Street: Yonkers Firefighter Saves Life Through Stem Cell Donation

Yonkers firefighter Tim Sullivan says you don’t have to run into a burning building to save somebody’s life. You can do it just by donating blood or bone marrow.

2011/06/27

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Doctor Defends Stem Cell Procedure On Yankees’ Bartolo Colon

One of the doctors who assisted in a procedure last year on Yankees pitcher Bartolo Colon that is being scrutinized by Major League Baseball denied that the treatment involved the use of banned substances.

WFAN–2011/05/13

Report: MLB Investigating Stem Cell Procedure On Yankees’ Bartolo Colon

Major League Baseball is examining a procedure performed on Yankees right-hander Bartolo Colon last year that involved stem cells being injected into his painful shoulder and elbow, according to The New York Times.

WFAN–2011/05/12

Future Of Your Health Can Be Deposited In Stem Cell Banks

You eat right and exercise for the health benefits today and hopefully tomorrow. But now, a growing number of people are taking an extra precaution by storing their own stem cells.

2010/11/30