What Does the 21st Century Cures Act Mean For Stem Cell Treatment?
This December, President Obama and the U.S Congress made history by passing the 21st Century Cures Act, a piece of legislation that has enormous implications for the field of regenerative medicine. Now that it has officially become law, this massive piece of legislation will have far reaching impacts on numerous components of medical research, product development, and health care delivery. […]
The Most Compelling Reasons to Forego Joint Surgery
Until very recently, severe joint pain only had one long term solution: surgery. However, the growth in regenerative medicine research has helped doctors discover incredible techniques that can resolve joint pain without requiring any risky surgery. In clinical trial after clinical trial, stem cells have proven their ability to heal the body by regenerating and replacing lost and damaged tissue. […]
Amniotic Allograft Stem Cells Offer Unique Benefits
Stem cell therapy has quickly become the leading method of regenerative medicine that holds the potential to relieve a myriad of conditions without any surgery or risk. One of the newest stem cell therapy treatments available is Amniotic Allograft Stem Cell Therapy (AASCT) that holds the promise of resolving many different health issues, including joint pain. Understanding the Basics of […]
Minimally Invasive Joint Surgery: A Bad Idea
Revolutionary Treatment? Stem cell therapy for the treatment of orthopedic conditions is gaining popularity and acceptance. This is a mixed blessing. Patients are better informed about how stem cell therapy can help them, but, there is also a lot of misinformation and creative marketing out there that patients need to be aware of. For example, I recently saw an ad […]
Yet Another Reason to Avoid Joint Surgeries
Stem cell treatment is an alternative to joint surgeries. In the past we have discussed the many reasons to avoid joint surgery. These reasons include: increased costs, unnecessary risks, long recovery periods, and suboptimal outcomes. Over the past several years, and especially the last 2 years, the evidence supporting the widespread use of joint surgeries has been questioned. This article […]