Health · 21 August 2026

New Chinese stem cell therapy reverses heart failure in 90% of trial patients

A new Chinese stem cell therapy reversed severe heart failure in nine out of 10 patients in a clinical trial. Researchers at Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital injected stem cells into hearts, helping to grow new tissue and restore function. Patients showed improved symptoms, including better performance on a six-minute walking test, with no severe side effects.

By BriefTea Editorial · 21 August 2026 at 8:24

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