The labrum is a section of tissue that covers the rim of the shoulder and hip joints. It keeps the “ball” of these ball-and-socket joints in place, providing essential stability and alignment. Unfortunately, if these joints are overused or subject to sudden trauma, you may experience a labral tear. Labral tears are serious injuries that [Read More]
Stem cells are specialized cells that can develop into different types of cells in the body. They’re undeveloped cells that go through a process called “differentiation”. Medical experts have harnessed the power of stem cells to regenerate and repair the body. With stem cell therapy, our bodies can recover from several different diseases and injuries. [Read More]
Stem cell therapy is breaking down obstacles and pioneering new frontiers in medicine on almost a daily basis. It’s no wonder that every major medical university in the country dedicates tons of funding and resources to stem cell research! One of the most exciting areas where stem cell therapy shows huge promise is orthopedics. Bone [Read More]
Stem cell therapy has been all over the news in recent years, heralded as a safe and effective treatment option for a variety of conditions. One of the most exciting possibilities of stem cell therapy is its ability to repair and regenerate bone tissue. Who could benefit from this treatment? Bone tissue regeneration and repair [Read More]
Neuropathic pain is defined as physical pain experienced as a result of an improperly functioning nervous system. Neuropathic pain presents differently depending on the cause, and the severity, location, and sensation varies from patient to patient. About 30% of neuropathic pain is caused by diabetes. The remaining 60% can be caused by anything from alcoholism [Read More]
You’ve probably heard a lot about stem cell therapy over the past decade. As an emerging regenerative medicine treatment, it has received plenty of praise, but also a lot of criticism. However, after years of clinical and anecdotal evidence to its credit, and now even academic research backing it up, it’s time to recognize stem [Read More]
Our country has a long and complicated history with stem cell research. After years of misinformation and scare tactics meant to drive away research funding, scientists are only now scratching the surface of stem cell therapy potential. One link we have discovered regarding this early research discusses how stem cells can benefit sufferers of chronic [Read More]
It could be argued that regenerative medicine may hold the keys to treating almost any medical condition. But the truth of the matter is that research is ongoing, and regenerative medicine cannot claim to heal most conditions. There could be hope of effectiveness, and some people do benefit; but these treatments are not widespread as [Read More]
Medical treatment of almost any kind can be very expensive, and regenerative medicine treatments are even more so. Most people rely on their health insurance to cover the treatments that they need. The vast majority of the population is not able to afford medical treatment of any kind without it. But what do you do [Read More]
Regenerative medicine is really trending right now on the internet. More and more people are getting interested in how stem cell therapies are being used to treat different medical conditions. But before you jump on the bandwagon and start looking for a regenerative medicine doctor, there are some things you should know about these treatments. [Read More]
For the last decade, doctors have been injecting stem cells into the hearts of cardiac patients. Although it has not been understood why, it has been clear that for some patients these stem cells have helped to regenerate heart tissue. However, new research suggests that the immune system plays a very large role in this. [Read More]
Can you imagine being able to do all of the things you once enjoyed like being able to get down on the floor and play with your children or grandchildren? Or maybe you miss your nature walks, yoga, or other exercise. You may have also put on weight due to your more sedentary lifestyle. There [Read More]
Age and arthritis can take their toll on the body, especially joints such as the knees, elbows, ankles, and knuckles of the hand. It may seem as though this is a natural progression of life, and there is little that you can do about it. However, there are some new treatments for arthritis that could [Read More]
Many women suffer from stress urinary incontinence or vaginal prolapse after childbirth, with age, or with obesity. Whatever the cause of your pelvic issues, they are all derived from the same underlying issue. When the muscles and ligaments of the pelvic floor weaken and no longer provide adequate support, it can cause certain organs such [Read More]
There have been many doctors researching the use of stem cells when it comes to cardiology and pulmonary medical practices. Some doctors and researchers are even looking forward to the day when they can grow a whole heart with stem cells. While that may seem impossible, we are already taking the first steps toward this [Read More]
