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. ...
Peyronie’s disease can cause a lot of stress and anxiety in men who develop pain and erectile dysfunction. Sex can become less enjoyable and cause problems for the patient and their significant other. Stem cell therapy can offer a chance to alleviate or even cure...
Being unable to breath can significantly limit the things you can do every day. Pulmonary fibrosis is a chronic lung disease that makes breathing difficult because the air sacs in your lungs become stiff. Stem cells have been used in regenerative medicine to treat many...
Disorders of the spine make daily life extremely difficult and movement challenges. Losing the ability to move freely, without chronic pain, is something patients with spinal stenosis desperately want to get back. As we age, the spaces between our spines weaken, putting pressure on the...
Crohn’s disease is a common GI illness that many Americans suffer from every day. It can prevent you from eating certain foods, traveling, and even work. This disease is tricky, and sometimes hard to manage with traditional medicines. Surgery may not be an option for...
Stem cells have made a lot of headlines in past several years, most of them touting them as the next big thing in medicine, but few staying grounded in scientific facts. This hyperbolic buzz can be dangerous, and may become hard to separate the wheat...
Human adipose tissue is the newly discovered source of pluripotent stem cells, which are called adipose tissue-derived stem cells (ADSCs). They are considered to be ideal for applications in regenerative medicine. Benefits of ADSC They are more useful than the mesenchymal stem cells derived from other sources,...
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a common disorder of the central nervous system that typically affects patients in their 20s or 30s. MS runs a long clinical course leading to crippling symptoms that cause early loss of productivity, need for assistance with daily activities. MS is caused...
General health and well-being are of the utmost importance but, it is not until people’s health starts to falter, that most people recognize how important it is. The human body is complex, and many illnesses or health conditions will have a negative impact on a...
A mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) is a type of adult stem cell (ASC). The main source of MSCs is the adult bone marrow. The cells are immersed in the stroma, and there is one MSC per 34,000 nucleated cells in the bone marrow. MSCs are...