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 BlogRiverside Biologics Health Review: At Home “Stem Cells”?
I get sent stuff by patients all the time. This week a patient reached out about Riverside Biologic Health’s IV and injection “at home” umbilical cord “stem cell” service. Hence, let’s dig in. The Emails I received two unsolicited emails from a patient describing himself as an advocate for Regenexx: “High Tina, please pass on…read more
Signature Biologics: Beyond Stem Cells?
We’re entering the 5th month after the end of the FDA discretionary period and the vast majority of Amniotic and Umbilical Cord scams seemed to have disappeared. However, as I’ve been writing about periodically, there are still some that persist. Those have tweaked their messaging, but they all really have the same problem. They all…read more
What Is Evolution Biologyx? What Do They Have to Do with Interfyl?
It’s a full-time job keeping up with the shenanigans of sales reps selling birth tissues. This one is interesting because it involves a very legit billion-dollar company and an outfit that claims to be selling their product. Add in a heavy helping of high-risk Medicare billing ideas and we have a twisted tale. Let’s dig…read more
A Confused Radiologist and an Improved ACL?
We have been helping patients avoid ACL surgery for many years now using the Perc-ACLR procedure. A humorous radiology report came across my desk on a patient treated by Dr. Markle that I thought was worth sharing. Let’s dig in. Radiologists and Humor? Radiology would not be the specialty you would pick as the class…read more
Pain News Network Piece on Recent Pew Stem Cell Article
A recent article from the Pew Charitable Trusts claimed that stem cell treatments had a high complication rate. The paper they relied on was a serious piece of junk that I rebutted last week, but I also thought that I would highlight the opinion of a patient advocate published recently in Pain News Network. The…read more
Profiting from Amnio, Exosomes, and Umbilical Cord Products Right Up to the Wire and Beyond
With the FDA enforcement discretion period rapidly coming to a close, how are some of the bad actors responding? After investigating this, it’s a mix of retreating, garbled messages, and business as usual. In addition, like a game of telephone, the sales reps are making up all sorts of crazy stuff. Let’s dig in. The…read more
Medicare Umbilical Cord and Amniotic “Stem Cell” Scam Is Crashing
I’ve blogged a number of times on manufacturers who found a creative way to make it appear that their umbilical cord and amniotic “stem cell” products were covered by Medicare to treat orthopedic and spinal problems. This scam is now ending and recent information from CMS provides hard evidence of that change. Let’s dig in.…read more More Knee ACL Stem Cell Results
I’ve blogged on dozens of before and after ACL images, so today’s blog will be short. This is a patient who just achieved the two-year mark after a knee stem cell procedure received as part of our groundbreaking randomized controlled trial on the Prec-ACLR procedure. The patient was seen in 2019 by Dr. Hyzy at…read more
