{"id":1031,"date":"2013-05-21T11:30:05","date_gmt":"2013-05-21T11:30:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stemcelltherapyincalifornia.com\/?page_id=1031"},"modified":"2018-08-31T20:57:41","modified_gmt":"2018-08-31T20:57:41","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/r3stemcell.com\/little-rock-ar\/regenerative-medicine\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ&#8217;s"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>FAQ&#8217;s on Regenerative Medicine and<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Stem Cell Therapies in Round Rock TX<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1697 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/r3stemcell.com\/little-rock-ar\/regenerative-medicine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/stem-cells1-300x225.png\" alt=\"Amniotic Stem Cells Chicago\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/r3stemcell.com\/little-rock-ar\/regenerative-medicine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/stem-cells1-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/r3stemcell.com\/little-rock-ar\/regenerative-medicine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/stem-cells1.png 638w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Stem cells are vital cells in our bodies. These &#8220;blank slate&#8221; cells convert into highly specialized cells that make up organs, tissues, joints, etc, depending on the signals received from within the body. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Throughout life, we consistently rely on stem cells and other\u00a0regenerative\u00a0elements to repair injured and damaged body tissues, as well as cells we lose from joints, skin, blood, hair, and the gut.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\">Save<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space]<div class=\"qode-accordion-holder clearfix qode-accordion qode-initial \">\n\t<h4 class=\"clearfix qode-title-holder\">\n<span class=\"qode-tab-title\">\n\t    <span class=\"qode-tab-title-inner\">\n        What Are Stem Cells?    <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<span class=\"qode-accordion-mark\">\n    <span class=\"qode-accordion-mark-icon\">\n        <span class=\"icon_plus\"><\/span>\n        <span class=\"icon_minus-06\"><\/span>\n    <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/h4>\n<div class=\"qode-accordion-content \" >\n    <div class=\"qode-accordion-content-inner\">\n        [vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Stem cells maintain two defining characteristics: the potential to self-renew (divide and create more stem cells) and the potential to \u00a0turn into specialized cells that make up tissues, organs, \u00a0and other body structures.<\/strong><\/span>[\/vc_column_text]    <\/div>\n<\/div><h4 class=\"clearfix qode-title-holder\">\n<span class=\"qode-tab-title\">\n\t    <span class=\"qode-tab-title-inner\">\n        What are the different kinds of stem cells?    <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<span class=\"qode-accordion-mark\">\n    <span class=\"qode-accordion-mark-icon\">\n        <span class=\"icon_plus\"><\/span>\n        <span class=\"icon_minus-06\"><\/span>\n    <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/h4>\n<div class=\"qode-accordion-content \" >\n    <div class=\"qode-accordion-content-inner\">\n        [vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Stem cells come from different parts of the body, or they form at varying times during life. The types of stem cells include:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Embryonic stem cells &#8211; Exist in the earliest stages of development.\u00a0<\/strong><b>Unfortunately these have been obtained from aborted\u00a0fetuses in the past. R3 has never and will never use these!<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Adult stem cells &#8211; Also called tissue-specific stem cells, they appear during fetal development, but stay in the body for the duration of life.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSs) &#8211; These are created in the laboratory, and they essentially turn adult stem cells back into embryonic cells.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]    <\/div>\n<\/div><h4 class=\"clearfix qode-title-holder\">\n<span class=\"qode-tab-title\">\n\t    <span class=\"qode-tab-title-inner\">\n        What do tissue-specific stem cells come from?    <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<span class=\"qode-accordion-mark\">\n    <span class=\"qode-accordion-mark-icon\">\n        <span class=\"icon_plus\"><\/span>\n        <span class=\"icon_minus-06\"><\/span>\n    <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/h4>\n<div class=\"qode-accordion-content \" >\n    <div class=\"qode-accordion-content-inner\">\n        [vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Adult stem cells are multipotent, which means they are able to turn into many different cell types necessary for repair and regeneration of damage. These adult stem cells form cell types from many tissues (called unipotent). Some adult stem cells correspond with the tissues in which they reside (called bipotent). Stem cells often replace dead cells or they can restore tissue following an injury.<\/strong><\/span>[\/vc_column_text]    <\/div>\n<\/div><h4 class=\"clearfix qode-title-holder\">\n<span class=\"qode-tab-title\">\n\t    <span class=\"qode-tab-title-inner\">\n        What are embryonic stem cells?    <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<span class=\"qode-accordion-mark\">\n    <span class=\"qode-accordion-mark-icon\">\n        <span class=\"icon_plus\"><\/span>\n        <span class=\"icon_minus-06\"><\/span>\n    <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/h4>\n<div class=\"qode-accordion-content \" >\n    <div class=\"qode-accordion-content-inner\">\n        [vc_column_text]<strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Pluripotent stem cells (also called embryonic stem cells) give rise to all cell forms in the human body. They can grow in the lab, and if provided the appropriate direction, may differentiate to a variety of mature cell types. Because of this trait, these cells are valuable in regenerative medicine. Embryonic stem cells are collected during the early stage of <\/span>development,<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> when the fetus is only a mass of cells.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><em>R3 Stem Cell Center of Excellence physicians DO NOT use embryonic stem cells<\/em><\/strong><\/span>[\/vc_column_text]    <\/div>\n<\/div><h4 class=\"clearfix qode-title-holder\">\n<span class=\"qode-tab-title\">\n\t    <span class=\"qode-tab-title-inner\">\n        What is regenerative medicine?    <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<span class=\"qode-accordion-mark\">\n    <span class=\"qode-accordion-mark-icon\">\n        <span class=\"icon_plus\"><\/span>\n        <span class=\"icon_minus-06\"><\/span>\n    <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/h4>\n<div class=\"qode-accordion-content \" >\n    <div class=\"qode-accordion-content-inner\">\n        [vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>The aim of regenerative medicine is to repair tissues and\/or organs that are damaged from aging, disease, or trauma. This is done to restore and improve function. Regenerative medicine is used to describe medical research and treatments that use stem cells to restore the function of tissues and organs. This can occur by administering stem cells, using cells derived from stem cells in the laboratory, or by administering drugs that potentiate stem cells that are present in the human tissues.<\/strong><\/span>[\/vc_column_text]    <\/div>\n<\/div><h4 class=\"clearfix qode-title-holder\">\n<span class=\"qode-tab-title\">\n\t    <span class=\"qode-tab-title-inner\">\n        What diseases are treated with adult stem cells?    <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<span class=\"qode-accordion-mark\">\n    <span class=\"qode-accordion-mark-icon\">\n        <span class=\"icon_plus\"><\/span>\n        <span class=\"icon_minus-06\"><\/span>\n    <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/h4>\n<div class=\"qode-accordion-content \" >\n    <div class=\"qode-accordion-content-inner\">\n        [vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Adult stem cells along with amniotic and umbilical cord blood stem cells are used to treat many autoimmune diseases, as well as musculoskeletal conditions. Conditions treated include:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Type 1 diabetes<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Rheumatoid arthritis<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Parkinson&#8217;s disease<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Lyme\u00a0disease<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Post Stroke<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Alzheimer&#8217;s, MS, ALS<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Heart disease<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Kidney Failure<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Hip\/Knee\/Shoulder\/Ankle Arthritis<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>COPD<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Osteoarthritis<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Multiple sclerosis (MS)<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Injuries to ligaments and tendons<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Rotator cuff tears<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Achilles\/Knee Tendonitis<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]    <\/div>\n<\/div><h4 class=\"clearfix qode-title-holder\">\n<span class=\"qode-tab-title\">\n\t    <span class=\"qode-tab-title-inner\">\n        Does stem cell therapy work?    <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<span class=\"qode-accordion-mark\">\n    <span class=\"qode-accordion-mark-icon\">\n        <span class=\"icon_plus\"><\/span>\n        <span class=\"icon_minus-06\"><\/span>\n    <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/h4>\n<div class=\"qode-accordion-content \" >\n    <div class=\"qode-accordion-content-inner\">\n        [vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>In a recent study, intra-articular stem cell injections benefited patients with knee osteoarthritis. Based on this study, patients had improved joint function, decreased pain, and reduced cartilage defects following injections. There have literally been thousands of studies performed looking at the beneficial effect of stem cells for all types of bone and joint conditions.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>There have been many additional studies displaying the effectiveness of stem cell therapy for conditions such as COPD, kidney failure, neurodegenerative disorders, autoimmune syndromes, and all types of bone and joint degeneration.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text]    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Resources<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Jo CH, Lee YG, Shin, WH (2014). Intra-articular injection of mesenchymal stem cells for the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee: a proof-of-concept clinical trial. Stem Cells, 32(5), 1254-1266.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>The various treatment procedures being used at R3&#8217;s Center of Excellence in Round Rock include:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><a title=\"Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy\" href=\"https:\/\/r3stemcell.com\/little-rock-ar\/regenerative-medicine\/stem-cell-treatments\/platelet-rich-plasma-prp-therapy\/\">Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy<\/a><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/r3stemcell.com\/little-rock-ar\/regenerative-medicine\/stem-cell-treatments\/amniotic-derived-stem-cell-injections\/\">Amniotic Derived Stem Cell Procedures<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/r3stemcell.com\/little-rock-ar\/regenerative-medicine\/stem-cell-treatments\/umbilical-cord-tissue-procedures\/\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Umbilical Cord Blood Stem Cell Procedures<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text] FAQ&#8217;s on Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Therapies in Round Rock TX &nbsp; Stem cells are vital cells in our bodies. 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