THE initial trial of a controversial method for treating spinal cord injuries within two weeks of an accident suggests it may be partly successful. More patients recovered some sensation and movement than would normally be expected, the company behind the trial claims.
Independent experts say the results look promising, but caution that with just 16 people treated so far, it is too early to draw any conclusions. Some worry that the technique is risky and could cause serious problems in the long term.
The method involves extracting immune cells from a patient’s blood, “activating” them by incubating them with skin…
