An Oasis in the Desert of ALS
Dear Kirshner ,
Earlier this month, you received a brief overview of the autologous stem cell
procedure specifically for ALS developed by Tecnologico de Monterrey, the
internationally acclaimed health sciences, education and biotechnology
institution. You can now examine, in depth, the many and varied aspects of this
procedure. The following topics are included in this detailed document:
A DISCUSSION OF STEM CELL TRANSPLANTATION INTO
THE FRONTAL MOTOR CORTEX IN ALS PATIENTS
TECNOLOGICO DE MONTERREY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, MONTERREY, MEXICO
Background Information of the Stem Cell Transplantation for ALS Patients
Primary Physician Co-Authors of the Clinical Test Study
Description of the Procedure
Safety of the Procedure
Justification for Usage of CD133(+) Stem Cells
Duration of Hospitalizastion
Funding of Research
Extra Expenses for those seeking this treatment
Standard Tests Performed
Anticipated Results from the Procedure
Description and Standards of Hospital
Measurement of Pre- and Post-Procedure Results
Further Stem Cell Procedure(s)
Major Protocol Modifications Following Phase I and II Clinical Test Studies
The City and Tecnologico de Monterrey
Research Subject Scheduling
Additional Information
Please go to Discussion of Stem Cell Transplantation for complete information.

The first two international ALS research subjects, both from the US, traveled to
Hosptial San Jose Tecnologico (photo shown) in Monterrey, Mexico in early June
to participate in this important study. They both returned home in mid-June and
are following the recommended physical therapy guidelines to encourage neuronal
development. In six months, both will return to Monterrey for the followup
cranial MRI tractography. Several other international patients have already
been scheduled during the months of July and August.

While in Monterrey,Stephen appeared on the television program "Opcion Multiple",
the Mexican version of 60 Minutes. Participating in the discussion entitled
'Cellular Therapy and Biotechnology' was Dr. Hector Ramon Martinez, Neurologist
and Main Researcher of ALS Stem Cells Transplantaion, Dr. Jorge Moreno Cuevas,
Coordinator, Stem Cells therapy Cahir and Dr. Mario Moises Alvarez, Director of
the Biotechnology. Excerpts are currently being prepared for viewing on the ALS
WORLDWIDE website.

In our son Ben Byer's name and spirit, we mark the anniversary of his death by
keeping the flame of his magnificent efforts alive.


Barb and Steve
July 3, 2009






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