Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological condition that is associated with movement-related issues. The condition develops gradually and symptoms experienced by the affected patient worsen as the disease progresses. [embed]https://www.flickr.com/photos/cloppy/277831853[/embed] Causes In Parkinson’s disease certain nerve cells, called neurons, gradually die or break down over time. The clinical...
Stem cells are cells in the body that hold the potential of turning into many different types of cells. Stem cells can become cartilage, muscle, bone and other cells. SVF, or Stromal Vascular Fraction, is a combination of stem cells, other regenerative cells, and growth factors...
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is a novel treatment where blood is drawn from a patient and then spun down using a centrifuge machine to divide the blood into its separate layers. These include the plasma where white cells are found, the buffy coat which includes...
Stem cells have been found to hold the potential to treat (even reverse) the effects of degenerative diseases like Osteoarthritis (OA). Osteoarthritis is a chronic joint condition that affects millions of Americans. Osteoarthritis is the result of the degeneration of the joint cartilage. When the cushioning...
Although its name would suggest so, degenerative disc disease isn’t actually considered a disease, as well as the fact that it isn’t even a progressively degenerative scenario. The process describes the natural breakdown of the intervertebral space of the spine. This can occur anywhere in...
Erectile dysfunction is a condition that affects men where there is the inability to achieve and/or maintain a firm enough erection for sex. A lot of men may struggle with mild forms of erectile dysfunction at some time in their lives and this is usually...
No one wants to hear the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS), but when it happens, it’s important to consider all options for treatment and to understand how best to manage the symptoms. It’s an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the myelin – this...
Regenerative medicine refers to a cutting-edge advancement in medicine that utilizes the body’s natural healing mechanism to heal damaged tissue and organs. This has offered a new ray of hope to people suffering from conditions that are beyond repair using current medical techniques. The most important...
When your body is wracked with pain and movement becomes difficult and more painful, it is easy to comprehend the fear that occurs. Arthritis of any sort is a concern and affects health in many ways, but, with rheumatoid arthritis, the symptoms and effects can...
Multiple sclerosis is a neurological condition where the immune system of the body creates antibodies that attack and damage the myelin sheath that covers nerve fibers. This causes communication problems between the brain and the rest of the body. Signs and symptoms of MS may differ...