International Stem Cell Corp. (ISCO) Advances Parkinson’s Program, Racing against Devastation of Disease
Approximately 8 million people have Parkinson’s disease worldwide, as many as 1 million of them Americans. Parkinson’s, caused by the degeneration of a small part of the brain and cells that make dopamine, is a progressively debilitating disease that affects the ability to control muscles and movement. Symptoms include tremors, rigidity of limbs or joints, loss or slowness of movement, impaired balance and coordination, and changes in speech. There is currently no cure for Parkinson’s disease, and while modern treatments may improve symptoms, some may lose their effectiveness over time. Current treatments include oral medications; deep brain stimulation, which is…