A stem cell therapy boosted Covid-19 survival rates five-fold for patients hooked up to ventilators, Spanish scientists have claimed. The treatment, called 'AT-MSC', uses a type of stem cell called mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) which have been investigated for various diseases caused by inflammation, such as Crohn's disease. WHAT IS THE STEM CELL THERAPY? The treatment, called 'AT-MSC', uses a type of stem cell called mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). According to the results, the stem cell therapy improved outcomes without causing any serious side effects.

Source: Daily Mail July 10, 2020 17:43 UTC