Polycystic kidney disease is an inherited, life-threatening disorder that affects around 600,000 individuals in the United States alone. What happens in these people is that there are abnormal cell division and growth that occurs in the kidneys and this leads to the formation of numerous cysts...
Walking pneumonia is an informal term for pneumonia that is not severe enough to require hospitalization or bedrest. Most patients with this have atypical pneumonia, such as Chlamydia pneumoniae. People describe a cough, chills, and aches, but can continue their daily activities. Around 2 million...
A sinus infection (sinusitis) is a case by bacteria or a virus. According to the Mayo Clinic, antibiotics are not always necessary to treat a sinus infection. Most viral infections clear on their own. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urges doctors to not...
With age, the bone joints become start to wear out, especially the articular cartilage. This can negatively impact your personal and professional lives. If you suffer from chronic joint pain, joint replacement is NOT the only option for relief. In a few cases, surgery may be...
The use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in the management of joint-related conditions is one of the most impressive advancements in medicine. PRP is used in knee sprain treatment protocols to help regenerate anatomical structures and tissues that have been damaged due to trauma or injury...
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD) describes a group of lung diseases that have one major symptom in common: difficulty breathing that increases over time. Other symptoms include: Increased breathlessness, or difficulty catching your breath Frequent cough Wheezing COPD usually starts after age 40.The most significant risk factor is...
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is a non-operative, ground-breaking treatment options used to relieve pain through promoting long-lasting healing of various musculoskeletal conditions. PRP is used for sports injuries, back problems, joint conditions, and more. PRP therapy gives patients a permanent solution for healing. What is platelet-rich...
What Are Stem Cells? Stem Cells are special cells of the human body. They are able to take the shape of other cells as well through differentiation. They have an unlimited ability to grow through cell division and are employed by the body during the development...
PRP therapy has proven to be highly effective in treating various acute and chronic pain conditions. PRP and Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. In this condition, the cartilage that cushions the joints breaks down and this loss of cartilage results in bone-on-bone contact....
There are four types of stem cells, which are defined by the place from which they are harvested. Each type of cell has the potential to be useful in the regenerative treatment of various diseases, disorders, and injuries. The four types are: • Adult Stem Cells •...
