Arthritis breakthrough as stem cell treatment gives cure hope

Arthritis breakthrough as stem cell treatment gives cure hope

A University of York spin-out company hopes the breakthrough therapy will stimulate repairs of joint tissue, something no other treatment does. The potentially devastating condition, which affects 500,000 people, occurs when the immune system – the body’s natural defence system – goes awry and attacks joints, causing pain, swelling and inflammation. This can lead to … Read more