[caption id="attachment_929" align="aligncenter" width="541"] John V. Prunskis, MD at the White House November 4, 2019[/caption] Dr. John V. Prunskis, co-founder and co-Medical Director of the Illinois Pain Institute, Presidential Appointee U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’...
Sports injuries are common among children and adults, whether you are a trained athlete, or engage in sports for fun. Injuries can happen quickly, especially in contact sports. Or, they can develop over time, in the case of chronic injuries. However, the healing process can...
Arthritis is a very painful condition that can feel debilitating at times. It is caused by the swelling and tenderness of joints and is very common as people age. There are two types of arthritis: osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis occurs when the padding between...
“Stem cells” is a very broad term for any type of undifferentiated cell. There are many different types of stem cells. These include embryonic stem cells, adult stem cells, induced pluripotent stem cells. Adult stem cells can be derived from various parts of the body....
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a very rare condition with less than 20,000 cases in the United States each year. ALS is a neurologic condition that weakens muscles in the body and leads to loss of physical function over time. ALS is more commonly known...
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a rare condition that affects less than 200,000 people in the United States per year. It is a chronic pain condition that typically affects one extremity after an injury. The exact cause of CRPS is unknown. Although it is...
Stem cells are a hot topic in current scientific research. They can treat various conditions, from anti-aging benefits to treating autoimmune disorders. In some respects, stem cells are portrayed as a miracle treatment. We see them portrayed in medical shows and read about them online. ...
Concussions can be a very dangerous trauma to the brain, especially for those who have experienced multiple concussions throughout their lives. Athletes in contact sports, such as football, are particularly prone to problems resulting from concussions. The post-concussion syndrome typically manifests as headaches and dizziness,...
Stem cell research has continued to show promise in the efficacy of stem cell therapy. As a result, stem cells are now being considered for the treatment of a wide range of ailments, not strictly pain. Recently, the idea of stem cells being used to...
Stem cells can be used to help people recover from degenerative and inflammatory illnesses. One of the risks of using stem cells not derived from the patient’s own body is rejection. Therefore, the safest type of stem cells is those harvested from the patient’s own...
