 I have clearly stated what the chosen condition is.

 I have included how the condition is caused with detailed reference to microorganisms,
lifestyle choices or genetics.

 I have describes 3 or more symptoms of the condition.

 I have explained how each symptom is managed or clearly stated that it cannot be managed.
 I have explained how an individual’s life is effected by the symptoms.
 I have clearly stated what type of stem cell (embryonic/ tissue or iPS) is used in the treatment of the
condition.
 I have clearly stated if the condition can currently be treated using stem cells or if it is still
being developed.
 I have described how the treatment works OR I have described what research has been done so far

 I have included what problems scientists are currently encountering with the development of
the treatment.
 I have presented information neatly in full sentences.
 I have used colour and details to clearly divide information into sections.
 I have included diagrams and pictures to aid explanations or add interest.

The condition I have chosen is a stroke. A stroke is a life threatening condition which
occurs when the blood's flow to the brain is blocked, or a blood vessel in the brain
ruptures. Without blood, brain cells start to die, and the functions controlled by that
area of the brain like speech or muscle movement are damaged or lost

There are 2 main causes of strokes:

 ischaemic – where the blood supply is stopped because of a blood clot,

accounting for 85% of all cases
 haemorrhagic – where a weakened blood vessel supplying the brain bursts
Certain conditions increase the risk of having a stroke, including:

 high blood pressure (hypertension)

 high cholesterol
 irregular heart beats (atrial fibrillation)
 diabetes
You can significantly reduce your risk of having a stroke by:

 eating a healthy diet

 taking regular exercise
 following the recommended guidelines on alcohol intake (not drinking more
than 14 units a week)
 not smoking

 High blood pressure. Your doctor may call it hypertension. ...

 Tobacco. Smoking or chewing it raises your odds of a stroke. ...
 Heart disease. This condition includes defective heart valves as well as atrial
fibrillation, or irregular heartbeat, which causes a quarter of
all strokes among the very elderly. ...
 Diabetes.
  Sudden onset of weakness or numbness on one side of the body.
 Sudden speech difficulty or confusion.
 Sudden difficulty seeing in one or both eyes.
 Sudden onset of dizziness, trouble walking or loss of balance.
 Sudden, severe headache with no known cause.
 Face – the face may have dropped on 1 side, the person may not be able to
smile, or their mouth or eye may have dropped.
 Arms – the person with suspected stroke may not be able to lift both arms
and keep them there because of weakness or numbness in 1 arm.
 Speech – their speech may be slurred or garbled, or the person may not be
able to talk at all despite appearing to be awake; they may also have
problems understanding what you're saying to them.
 Time – it's time to dial 999 immediately if you see any of these signs or
symptoms.
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 Treatment depends on the type of stroke you have, including which part of the
brain was affected and what caused it.
 Strokes are usually treated with medication. This includes medicines to
prevent and dissolve blood clots, reduce blood pressure and reduce
cholesterol levels.
 In some cases, procedures may be required to remove blood clots. Surgery
may also be required to treat brain swelling and reduce the risk of further
 bleeding if this was the cause of your stroke.
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 People who survive a stroke are often left with long-term problems caused
by injury to their brain.
 Some people need a long period of rehabilitation before they can recover their
former independence, while many never fully recover and need ongoing
support after their stroke.
 Researchers hope that neural stem cell treatments might be able to
help stroke victims by partially repairing brain damage.
 Scientists want to understand the signals controlling neural stem
cells in order to design better treatments.
 Researchers are working to develop medications that promote
neural stem cells already in the brain to multiply, migrate towards
damaged areas and start the repair process.

The problems with this method is that as strokes damage large areas of the drain, although
the treatment may help to restore patients motor function and repair parts if the brain,
severely damaged parts may be permanently destroyed.