One of the biggest questions all patients have when it comes to medical procedures is cost. Patients often like to know whether or not the procedure is covered by insurance and if it is not, how they are going to afford the out of pocket...
Stromal Vascular Fraction (SVF) is a component of the extract obtained from liposuction of excess adipose or fat tissue. The SVF contains a large population of specific stem cells, also known as called adipose derived stem cells (ADSCs. These stem cells are similar to bone...
Stroke is a common medical emergency that occurs in the United States. It is the number five leading cause of death and disability in the United States. Many people use the terms “stroke” and “heart attack” interchangeably. While they have some of the same symptoms,...
Concussions are traumatic brain injuries that can have lasting effects down the road. They can result from anything such as a sports injury to falling. They are the most common form of traumatic brain injury. Some people experience a concussion and have no side effects...
Multiple sclerosis is a rare degenerative neurological condition that currently has no cure. It is a disabling disease of the brain and the spinal cord. In patients with multiple sclerosis, their immune system attacks the myelin sheath of the brain the spinal cord. The myelin...
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive disorder that affects the nervous system. It is typically onset later in life and greatly diminishes a patient’s quality of life. Parkinson’s is most often characterized by tremors and shaking although, no two patient’s symptoms are the same. There are...
You may have heard that regenerative medicine, especially stem cell therapy, can help to repair tissue damage, and treat many otherwise difficult-to-treat conditions. Chronic knee pain is one such condition. Knee joints are protected by cartilage to prevent bone on bone rubbing. However, with wear and...
Stem cell therapy has been a large buzz word in the medical community for some time now. It is gaining popularity among the general population due to its success in so many patients. Many people have heard the success stories about how stem cell therapy...
Most people in the general public have heard about stem cells by now. They are taking over the world of pain management and in some cases, providing more relief than medication and cortisone shots, and even preventing people from needing surgery. However, what many people...
UC San Diego and Space Tango receive NASA award to develop first dedicated stem cell research laboratory within the International Space Station April 08, 2020 | Heather Buschman, PhD A three-year, nearly $5 million award from NASA will allow researchers at the Sanford Stem Cell Clinical Center at UC...
