Phantom limb pain used to be considered a mysterious disease, and many wondered if it was a physical problem or a mental problem. We now know that it is associated with the nerve endings that were removed and no longer are attached to the amputated...
Ulcerative colitis can impact a patient’s quality of life, causing them pain whenever they need to use the restroom. Eventually, it may lead to the complete removal of the colon and the need for an ostomy bag. This is in the most severe of cases...
Parkinson's disease is unmistakable because of the extreme tremors patients can experience. It damages neurons in the brain and progressively causes them to die, leading to motor and coordination issues. There is no current cure for Parkinson's, and patients generally have to manage daily shaking...
Tuberculosis is a respiratory disease that has evolved with humans over time. While it became relatively rare, the HIV epidemic made individuals more susceptible to the disease. It is a condition that affects the lung tissue and airways, making breathing difficult. Some strains have become...
Hodgkin’s disease is a form of cancer that affects a patient’s immune response through the lymphatic system. The lymph cells become cancerous and divide too frequently, forming tumors in the lymph nodes that can spread through the body. Chemotherapy and radiation are generally the only...
Traumatic brain injuries have become more relevant in the media due to the coverage of professional athletes. They are very serious injuries that can lead to comas, paralysis, and even death. Traumatic brain injury treatments are still being studied due to the complexities of the...
Regenerative Mеdіcіnе еnсоmраѕѕеѕ mаnу fіеldѕ оf ѕсіеnсе аnd mеdіcіnе. Thе іmаgе bеlоw еffесtіvеlу роrtrауѕ thе ѕсоре оf Regenerative Mеdіcіnе; аѕ thе umbrеllа, іt соvеrѕ mаnу fіеldѕ оf rеѕеаrсh аnd сlіnісаl рrасtісе. Stеm сеll rеѕеаrсh аnd therapies соntіnuе tо еnhаnсе thе fіеld оf Regenerative Mеdісіnе аnd...
Whenever choosing to pursue a procedure, it is absolutely imperative that you select a location and provider you can trust. One of the first steps to making sure your choice is correct is to educate yourself on regenerative procedures with stem cells, growth factors, exosomes,...
Amniotic fluid and umbilical cord products both have many uses in regenerative medicine. These materials are known as “products of conception”, and come from tissues such as the amniotic fluid itself, the umbilical cord tissue, Wharton’s jelly, and the umbilical cord blood. These stem cells show...
Amniotic fluid is one of the products of conception that have recently been shown to have many benefits for regenerative therapy. Like other products of conception, amniotic fluid can be donated by a healthy adult as part of a scheduled c-section. There is no ethical...