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]
Regardless of your medical condition, it is a good idea to take anything you read about regenerative medicine in a realistic light. It is important to remember that everyone is different, and there are a lot of factors involved in determining the right treatment for you. While it is important to do your research, including [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]
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]
Regenerative medicine has taken some abrupt turns and changes in the last two decades, and ongoing research is just furthering the study and use of stem cells in the treatment of medical conditions and disorders. The most promising advances in regenerative medicine today have more to do with the research and clinical trials necessary for [Read More]
There are many different disorders that are on the autism spectrum. While each type of autism is different and has different symptoms, there are some similarities in how autism is diagnosed and treated. Stem cell therapies are now being tested to determine if they can be effective in reducing symptoms of autism. Understanding Autism Different [Read More]
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder, or COPD, is a common disease suffered mostly by current or former cigarette smokers. COPD can be debilitating, limiting lung function and restricting activity. Current treatments for COPD only slightly improve symptoms and do not have an affect on mortality rate. Here are some ways that researchers are trying to use [Read More]
Stem cells are being used in research and clinical trials in a number of fascinating ways to treat a variety of diseases, illnesses, and medical conditions. While some stem cell therapies have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration, many other stem cell therapies are still in research or clinical trial stages. If you [Read More]
Chronic kidney disease affects about 30 million Americans each year. There can be many different causes of kidney disease, although there are few treatments available. Stem cell research is currently ongoing in a number of ways to both understand the kidneys better and also to develop stem cell therapies for the treatment of kidney disease. [Read More]
Respiratory disease is not a common condition, but it is one that affects thousands each year in the United States. Respiratory disease has a few different potential causes, but the treatments are typically the same. Respiratory disease usually involves blockage of the trachea. Learn more about respiratory disease and the revolutionary treatments being explored. What [Read More]
Huntington’s Disease is a medical condition caused by a mutated gene in the body. Huntington’s disease is a disorder of the brain that results in uncontrolled movements, emotional problems, and an inability to think clearly, or cognition. There is no cure for Huntington’s disease, and most patients live only 10 to 20 years after being [Read More]
It is estimated that over one million Americans are infected with the HIV virus. HIV, or human immunodeficiency virus, is an infection that eventually leads to AIDS, or acquired immune deficiency syndrome. Once AIDS has set in, most patients die within five years due to complications from cancers, diseases, viruses, or infections. Doctors and researchers [Read More]
Heart disease, also called congestive heart failure, is really just a fancy term for the heart decreasing in strength and function, usually due to heart attack. Heart disease affects many people each year and accounts for about a third of deaths in the country annually. Many treatments are being derived to decrease the risk of [Read More]
Stem cells are being used in a number of new and exciting ways. You will want to make sure that you are working with a doctor that is well versed in the different ways that stem cells are being used in the treatment of kidney disease. There are three main ways that stem cells are [Read More]
Stem cells are being researched in many different fields of medicine. One of the things that stem cells have helped uncover is Alzheimer’s treatment. Stem cells are being used in several unique ways to help patients diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, a debilitating elderly illness that results in dementia and can even lead to death. The [Read More]
There have been a lot of advances in stem cell research, and one of the areas that has seen recent activity is the fight against heart disease. Stem cells can be used to repair the heart muscle after it has been damaged by a heart attack. This can help reduce the risk of a future [Read More]
The use of stem cell transplants for different diseases has been widely researched in the last few decades, with varying results. More research is still needed to determine the ways that stem cells can be used to treat disease. Yet there have been some success stories. Most recently, evidence suggests that HIV and AIDS can [Read More]
Does lower back pain stop you from living a life you really love? You deserve to live an active and rewarding life, but degenerative disc disease makes that virtually impossible. By learning more about this lower back disease and its potential treatments, you can get the help you need to embrace life once again. What [Read More]
The California Institute of Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) has given a $16 million grant to Brainstorm Cell Therapeutics, Inc., a stem cell developer in Israel. The grant will support a phase III trial for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). ALS: An Overview ALS is a progressive disorder of painless muscle weakness. It is also known as Lou [Read More]
People from all around the world are flocking to Moscow, Russia, for innovative stem cell therapies for MS. Multiple sclerosis is a crippling disease that affects the brain and spinal cord. MS is an autoimmune disease that is unpredictable and affects different people in different ways. Clinical management and pharmacotherapy can help relieve symptoms and [Read More]
Scientists Reprogram Brain Cells to Treat Parkinson’s Scientists in Europe have developed a new method of reprogramming brain cells to treat Parkinson’s disease. The experiments were conducted in mice to see if some of the movement disorders that characterize Parkinson’s could be corrected. Parkinson’s Disease: An Overview Parkinson’s disease is the result of neurons (brain [Read More]
The results of a recent phase 2 study of stem cell therapy for rheumatoid arthritis can only be described in one word: tantalizing. The dramatic results, which include symptoms relieved for at least nine months after just one stem cell injection, still need to be validated in a larger phase 3 study. But that hasn’t [Read More]
John is a 48-year-old Caucasian male with a history of joint disease secondary to trauma suffered as a collegiate athlete. He loves playing catch with his sons, but his Acromioclavicular (AC joint) arthritis, as well as a right shoulder cartilage tear, made this father and son playtime a painful event to endure. An X-ray revealed [Read More]
If all goes according to plan, this August will mark the start of the first clinical trial using cells that have had their genes edited by CRISPR technology. Sichuan University’s West China Hospital has recently been granted permission to begin using the therapy in people with lung cancer1, while earlier in the year a US [Read More]
The Allen Institute for Cell Science has developed lines of color-coded stem cells that will serve as a powerful roadmap to our understanding of human disease. The cell collection consists of iPS (induced pluripotent stem cells) into which fluorescent tags have been inserted to target key structures within the cell with a clarity that has [Read More]
Myasthenia gravis, a neuromuscular condition in which patients must endure fluctuating degrees of debilitating fatigue and weakness, is a chronic autoimmune disease affecting about 20 people in every 100,000 in the United States. A retrospective observational study led by Dr. Harold Atkins at the University of Ottawa in Ontario, Canada, published in JAMA Neurology, has [Read More]
