Asthma is a scary condition to have, and severe asthma is extremely concerning. There are many triggers for people with severe asthma that can make everyday life seem difficult to manage, especially during allergy season. This disease can turn deadly if airways become too inflamed...
Could my bone marrow transplant have unforeseen side effects? There are a whole host of reasons you may be considering having a bone marrow stem cell injection or transplant. If you are at a specialist stem cell clinic in the US, then you will typically be...
Sore muscles, aches and stiffness are not unknown to any athlete. NSAIDs or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as Ibuprofen and Aspirin are often taken by athletes to reduce inflammation and pain. However, research shows that these anti-inflammatory painkillers cause more harm than good. They prevent...
Systemic lupus erythematosus, also simply referred to as lupus, is an autoimmune condition that can affect various tissues and organs of the body. An autoimmune condition is one where the body’s own immune system produces antibodies that attack and damage normal tissues and organs such...
A sinus infection (sinusitis) is a case by bacteria or a virus. According to the Mayo Clinic, antibiotics are not always necessary to treat a sinus infection. Most viral infections clear on their own. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urges doctors to not...
With age, the bone joints become start to wear out, especially the articular cartilage. This can negatively impact your personal and professional lives. If you suffer from chronic joint pain, joint replacement is NOT the only option for relief. In a few cases, surgery may be...
The Effects of Amniotic Stem Cells on Nonischemic Dilated Cardiomyopathy Amniotic stem cells, also called mesenchymal stem cells, have shown promising results in the treatment of cardiac diseases. These effects are due to the cell's ability to transform into damaged cells for the purpose of...
What is Adipose Tissue? The loose connective tissue in the body which stores body fat is known as the adipose tissue. We simply identify it as fat. This tissue is designed to store energy and also insulate the internal body organs against heat loss to the...