Stem Cell/Regenerative Medicine

What are Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine?

Stem cell therapy is also known as regenerative medicine because it promotes the repair of damaged tissue using stem cells that can therefore “regenerate” the treated area. Stem cells can be derived from embryos that are three to five days old, from a person’s own body using their bone marrow or fat, or from an umbilical cord and amniotic fluid. These cells have the potential to be grown to become new tissue.

Symptoms and Treatment Needing Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine?

People who might benefit from stem cell therapy include those with spinal cord injuries, type 1 diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, heart disease, stroke, burns, cancer and osteoarthritis. This therapy is of interest in people who do not want to take medication for pain and who are trying to avoid invasive surgery. This therapy may not work with just one application and may take several applications over a period time for best results.

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