Stem cell therapy has long been treated as controversial. All of this uproar comes down to one place stem cells can be harvested from: human embryos. However, there are many different sources of stem cells, and most of them come from your own body--no donor needed....
The newest form of medicine is Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy, otherwise known as PRP. This procedure has shown great potential in the treatment of chronic pain and other conditions. However, it is quite expensive, usually too much for people to pay for out of pocket. So,...
The stem cells that reside in our bodies are constantly regenerating and replenishing themselves. As you might expect, this means they can be of immense help when treating degenerative diseases, including those in the joints. This treatment has been used for years to help patients suffering...
No one looks forward to going bald. Even if you don't mind the look of a smooth dome, the receding hairline look isn't one people tend to be a fan of. If you have already tried all the special shampoos and serums, you might be...
The eyes are important and delicate organs. Though most of the eyes are closely protected by their bony caves, the outer parts of the eyes are still susceptible to scratches, wear and tear, diseases, and trauma. Currently, over 40 million Americans are suffering from eye...
As stem cell treatments become more popular for their effectiveness in combating a wide range of diseases and illnesses that affect different parts of the body, so do myths that people associate with stem cells. Some people say stem cell treatments are ineffective, while others...
As regenerative medicine gains more popularity in the field of medicine, so do the procedures under it. Many people have benefited from the restorative powers of regeneration medicine procedures, such as stem cell therapy, exosome therapy, platelet-rich therapy, and other forms of regenerative medicine procedures....
One of the urologic disorders that stem cell therapy treats is polycystic kidney disease, a hereditary condition characterized by the development of cysts in the kidney. These cysts hamper normal kidney function and result in a number of painful and life-threatening symptoms, including bloody urine,...
One of the most dreaded diseases today is Multiple sclerosis (MS) diseases. This is because of the drastic effect it can have on the body. It has the potential of disabling the brain and the entire central nervous system. In fact, there’s a big clash...
One of the most common eye problems experienced by people all over the world is cataracts. In the United States alone, more than 50% of the entire population have cataracts and will have surgery before they turn 80 years old. Cataracts aren't hard to distinguish –...