Reflex sympathetic dystrophy is a very rare condition among people in the United States. It is a chronic form of pain that will typically affect a person’s arms or legs. In most cases, reflex sympathetic dystrophy occurs after injury or...
Inflammation is the big culprit behind many diseases. Chronic inflammation can cause long-term medical problems that damage cells and organs. Thankfully, stem cells have an impressive ability to reduce inflammation. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have demonstrated that they can help patients suffering from pain and...
Millions of Americans suffer from lower back pain. The spine is a complex structure with a complex mechanism, and a failure in any component can cause debilitating pain and poor quality of life. Some people undergo surgeries, such as spinal fusion, to relieve back pain. However,...
An autoimmune disease occurs when the body’s immune response does not work properly. Instead of immune cells attacking pathogenic particles, immune cells attack healthy cells in the body. Autoimmune diseases have become more common in recent years. As a result, there has been a lot...
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...
