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.
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Doctors use local anesthetics like water in medical procedures. In fact, because they can reduce patient pain, the more the merrier. However, in a stem cell procedure, this is a bad idea as most common local anesthetics kill the cells quite dead. Hence, is your doctor injecting anesthetics that will kill the cells? Are you…read more
Feds Prosecute Amniotic “Stem Cell” Scammer
Several years ago I raised the alarm that manufacturers and gullible physicians were claiming that Amniotic and Umbilical Cord products were loaded with stem cells were in fact, committing consumer fraud. Like anything, it’s taken years for this reality to sink in, but now the Feds have charged a Missouri woman with fraud for doing…read more
The Nerves at the Back of Your Head and Headaches
Most people don’t realize that there are nerves at the back of their neck and head that can cause headaches. So what’s up with that? How does this become an issue? How can you fix it? Headaches from Your Neck Most people out there still use the term “migraine” to refer to a headache. Oftentimes…read more
Do You Want to Buy a Placenta?
I’ve covered the shady world of birth tissue “stem cell” clinics and tissue suppliers many times. However, a new guide out for expectant mothers covers the procurement of these tissues. As I dug deeper into how that works, I found non-profits acting like for-profits. Let’s dig in. The Birth Tissue Game You’re a new mother…read more
Mesenchymal Stem Research Continues at a Furious Pace
How important are mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in the big scheme of things? What are they? I’ve published a few blogs on the pace of MSC research through the years, so let’s dig in. Mesenchymal Stem Cells If there was one stem cell in your body that was the all-around and versatile decathlete, it would…read more
Stem Cell Recruitment Therapy?
One of the new trends I see out there is that amniotic products are now being branded as stem cell recruitment therapy. Today we’ll explore the concept and the company that has trademarked that term and a website involved with an ex-chiropractor previously accused of Medicare fraud. Let’s dig in. The Genesis of the Term…read more
This Is a VERY Important Mesenchymal Stem Cell Study
How do mesenchymal stem cells work? We know some things, but not close to everything. In particular, how do they suppress bad inflammation? Turns out these cells have a big trick up their sleeve that few saw coming. Let’s dig in. Mesenchymal Stem Cells At Regenexx, we began using MSCs to heal and help manage…read more
Looking for Some Holiday Entertainment? Learn About the Stem Cell Wild West
I don’t know about you, but I’m starting to hit the wall on good stuff to watch. The number of new movies is almost nil and I’ve watched all the great content on Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon. While I do have my weekly serials like “The Undoing” on HBO and “The Mandalorian” on Disney+, that…read more
