Stem cells
Stem cells are unique cells capable of differentiating into various cell types in the body. They play a crucial role in helping the body repair damaged tissues and organs, and researchers are investigating their potential in treating a wide range of diseases and injuries.
Subscribe to the BlogHelping a Competitive Teen Gymnast with Spondylolysis Avoid Surgery
For many teen athletes, their sport is their life. These days, a good number of teens come up against serious physical obstacles. This morning we’ll review a patient journey who reached back out to Dr. Jason Markle of our Colorado HQ site to update him on how she’s doing 5 years down the road. We’ll…read more
GoodCell Biobanking? An Insurance Policy or Something Else?
As you know, I tend to write about what I experience daily. In my news feed this week, an ad popped up for “Good Cells,” and clicking through, I discovered that this was a blood-based biobanking service. Hence, I thought I would review the concept and some of the claims while educating about stem cells…read more
What is a Full Body Stem Cell Makeover®?
A clinic in Utah has been advertising a “Full Body Stem Cell Makeover®.” So what in the world is this? How does it work? In my opinion, is it legit? Let’s dive in. The Genesis of this Blog As my readers know, I often write about what I experience daily. This blog began yesterday when…read more
Blogging from the Caymans Again
Twice a year now, I head down to Grand Cayman to treat patients with culture-expanded stem cells. Why make this trip? What’s different? Let’s dig in. What are Culture Expanded Stem Cells? There are stem cells in bone marrow concentrate which we use widely in the United States to help patients heal from a variety…read more
Magic Tricks, Electron Microscopy, and Umbilical Cord Tissue
Sleight of hand is a staple in magic tricks. Basically, you get the audience to look over here at an illusion, while the reality behind that illusion happens over there. While this works well on stage, it can also work in research and publications. After all, who really reads and dissects what research papers conclude…read more
VittiLabs, the Sopranos, and an FDA Warning Letter
I’ve blogged quite a bit on the crumbling amniotic and umbilical cord fake stem cell market. Despite peer-reviewed research demonstrating that these products clearly have no stem cells, throughout social media, we still see patients who are getting bombarded by influencers who claim they are loaded with young and vital stem cells. One of the…read more
QC Kinetix Franchise: When Orthobiologics becomes McDonalds
In this blog: Dr. Centeno reviews a new business plan called a QC Kinetix franchise Advertising materials and information are reviewed Conclusions on the viability of this franchise opportunity are discussed Are patients a commodity to be bought and sold or is what we do as doctors “sacred”? In my opinion, a new business plan…read more
From Stem Cells to the Multi-level Marketing of Diet Patches?
It’s been a while since I have posted on US Stem Cell and its chief scientific officer Kristen Comella. In fact, I would have probably forgotten about her at this juncture if not for a recent widely distributed diet patch email. Let’s dig in. What Is US Stem Cell and Who is Kristen Comella? I’ve…read more
