Mesenchymal Stem Cells
Mesenchymal stem cells (or “MSCs”) are multipotent stem cells found in bone marrow that are important for making and repairing skeletal tissues, such as cartilage and bone. Mesenchymal stem cells can differentiate into a variety of cell types, including osteoblasts (bone cells), chondrocytes (cartilage cells), myocytes (muscle cells), and adipocytes (fat cells which give rise to marrow adipose tissue).
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If you read this blog, you know that I love the statement, “You can’t make this stuff up”. This feeling of astonishment at the crazy stuff that’s out there calling itself regenerative medicine never gets old. Nor do I know where each lead will take me until I dig deeper. Today we’re going to take…read more
What Is R3 Stem Cell?
R3 is a marketing company out of Arizona founded by a defrocked orthopedic surgeon by the name of David Greene. Dr. Greene had his medical license taken away in 2007 because he represented an imminent threat to public health and safety. After that, he appears to have begun a marketing company focused on healthcare. That…read more Regenative Labs: Is CoreText or ProText Covered by Medicare?
One of the crazier trends in the already completely out of control birth tissue/fake stem cell sales industry is the idea that Medicare now magically covers these products. Of course, none of this is remotely true and all of it comes with federal prison time, but that hasn’t stopped many companies from making this claim.…read more Pluripotent Dead Tissue? CTM Review
If you read this blog, one of my favorite sayings is, “You can’t make this stuff up”. Today let’s review a company that claims to be selling “Pluripotent” birth tissue products that are really dead. In the process, we’ll learn a little about regenerative medicine. Let’s dig in. What Does “Pluripotent” Mean? Pluripotent is a…read more Meniscus Tear Recovery Time Without Surgery
On this page: Can a meniscus tear heal on its own? What happens if you leave a torn meniscus untreated? How can I improve my chances of the meniscus healing on its own? Does meniscus surgery work? Can you treat a meniscus tear without surgery? What is the meniscus tear recovery time without surgery? If…read more FDA Public Health Warnings on Exosome and Umbilical Cord “Stem Cell” Products
You almost can’t make this stuff up. I know I keep saying that, but it’s been clear for a while now that it was just a matter of time before the FDA came down hard on companies purporting to sell exosome and umbilical cord “stem cell” products. That day was yesterday. Let’s dig in. What…read more Utah Cord Bank Product Review
It’s always interesting to see how clinics using umbilical cord products respond to the steady stream of information that supports that these products have no live and viable stem cells. Most of the smart ones just stop making that claim, but there are a good number that just point to their suppliers who themselves continue…read more Types of Knee Injections For Pain From Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of the knee is a degenerative joint disease. It causes pain, swelling, and stiffness of the joint. The cartilage in the knee typically acts like a shock absorber, protecting the knee joint. In osteoarthritis, the cartilage breaks down, causing pain and other symptoms. This ongoing, nagging knee pain can make everyday activities difficult. Knee…read more
