Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that can damage a wide range of body tissue. It occurs when the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue and ultimately diminishes a person’s quality of life. Rheumatoid arthritis is different from osteoarthritis because it attacks the lining...
Exosomes are a new buzz term in the world of regenerative medicine. Initially, stem cell therapy was the source of all the hype. However, as time passed and more research was conducted on naturally occurring healing elements in the body, exosomes were discovered. Exosomes have...
One of the most intriguing facts about stem cells is that they can be used to treat a wide range of ailments. This can include everything from arthritis to cancer to neurological conditions. Stem cell therapy is the only procedure that can treat such a...
Stromal vascular fraction is the process of obtaining stem cells derived from fat tissue. Stem cells come from a variety of different places such as bone marrow, umbilical cord blood, and adipose tissue. Until recently, stem cells were most commonly extracted from bone marrow. However,...
Stem cell therapy has become very popular over the years. For years, there was a massive focus in the news about stem cells and their ability to harness the body’s natural healing powers and “work its magic.” However, in recent years, other biologics with strong...
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...
