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Regen America Review: The Wild West of Stem Cells

The stem cell wild west gets worse every month. This past year, we’ve seen the entry of chiropractic groups offering stem cell therapies, representing a paradigm shift in the treatment of orthopedic injuries. As a result, the hyperbole factor and targeting of the elderly has increased. Today I’d like to perform a review on Regen…read more

Partial Tendon Tears in Teens: Why Are We Treating Our Kids like Pro Athletes?

This week, a mom told me that she was considering surgery for her 13-year-old son due to a partial tendon tear. I’d like to discuss why I was appalled and why this is a bigger trend that’s very disturbing. We’re treating our teenagers like pro athletes trying to eek out a multi-million-dollar contract extension, and…read more

The Circadian Rhythm of Stem Cells Reprograms as We Age

We take for granted that when we’re young, our stem cells are responsible for repairing things while we sleep. As we age, those cells drop in number and lose some of their abilities. There are lots of theories about how that works. Now a new study suggests that the circadian rhythm of our cells may…read more

Are Amniotic and Cord “Stem Cell” Products FDA Approved?

This is an installment in our continuing series on amniotic and cord “stem cell” products. Today, I’d like to look at stem cell regulations to see whether these products are FDA approved as some claim, or fall into an entirely different category. As you’ll see, there is no approval pathway for these dead tissues, but…read more

Dr. Bashir Opens Regenexx Miami!

Six years ago we began the world’s first fellowship program in Interventional Orthopedics highlighting regenerative medicine. Dr. Bashir, one of our fellows, just opened his own Regenexx practice in Miami. So this morning, I’d like to highlight Dr. Bashir and our fellowship in general. The Centeno-Schultz-Regenexx Fellowship Program Most physicians using stem cells and platelet…read more

Want Healthy Gut Bacteria? Eat More Walnuts!

The bacteria in your stomach and bowels are a big deal that make the news almost daily. This is called your microbiome, and its status can impact your weight and health. A new study now suggests that eating walnuts may help repair that important balance of microorganisms. What’s So Great About Walnuts? For starters, walnuts…read more

Dr. Centeno Lecturing at Case Western Today

I’ve lectured at many different universities, through the years, on stem cell use in orthopedics, but this one is special. Arnie Caplan, who is the father of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and first coined the term, invited me to speak today at his academic stem cell conference. Since Arnie invented MSCs, and since he’s also one…read more

Sleep-Deprived Young Athletes May Be More Prone to Sports Injuries

A new school year is starting. If you’re like most parents, your teens have been on a summer sleep schedule that consists of staying up obnoxiously late and waking up just in time for lunch. However, now comes the massive disruption known as the first day of school. Growing bodies used to waking up at…read more