Healthwatch: Making Old Organs New
By: Tara Joyce
Updated: February 1, 2013
The numbers can be overwhelming, but Dr. Roger De Filippo could change everything.
He is using stem cells from amniotic fluid that surrounds fetuses in the womb, to heal damaged kidneys. The cells can actually help a dying kidney fix itself.
The doctor believe the same stem cells could be directly injected into a patient's diseased organ. It could change the future for those suffering from acute kidney disease, diabetes and genetic disorders.
He is using stem cells from amniotic fluid that surrounds fetuses in the womb, to heal damaged kidneys. The cells can actually help a dying kidney fix itself.
The doctor believe the same stem cells could be directly injected into a patient's diseased organ. It could change the future for those suffering from acute kidney disease, diabetes and genetic disorders.
