The Interventional Orthobiologics Blog

Patellofemoral Syndrome Surgery Recovery: Reduce Recovery Time by Using Your Own Stem Cells

I recently had a video sent to me by one of our NY/NJ area network providers, Rob Kramberg, M.D. This was sent to him by a grateful patient who was so concerned by repeat patellofemoral syndrome surgery recovery, she skipped the revision surgery and had her own stem cells injected instead. I loved the video…read more

Fish Oil Side Effects: Is the Latest Oil Spill in Your Fish Oil Caps?

Are there fish oil side effects you don’t know about? I’ve blogged many times about the benefits of fish oil. However, I’ve also noted that some sources of fish oil may be dangerously contaminated with arsenic. Now a new study has found that virgin Alaskan salmon oil may also have an unwanted surprise-bits of Exxon…read more

Head Heavy Neck Pain: New Research Says There’s a Reason You Can’t Seem to Strengthen Those Neck Muscles!

This past week I got to experience head heavy neck pain and it wasn’t pretty. What’s that? This is when you feel like you can’t support your head. Your neck may be tight, stiff, and painful. A common recommendation by many physicians and physical therapists is that when you have this problem, it’s due to…read more

Stem Cell DNA Repair: Old Stem Cells Acquire DNA Damaged that’s Repaired as They’re Used

Stem cells and aging is a topic that’s all over the board. I recently blogged on the subject with a focus on fat stem cell injections. One of the pressing issues to consider is how age impacts the DNA of old stem cells. A new study shows that there may be less to worry about…read more

Do Energy Drinks Improve Soccer Performance?

I’m no fan of energy drinks, in fact I’ve never downed one nor would I let my teenage athlete use the stuff. However, when I came across a paper that seemed to show that energy drinks could improve soccer performance I was intrigued. By how much? Turns out by quite a bit. The research study…read more

Can a Stem Cell Supplement Ingredient Improve Blood Flow in the Brain?

Resveratrol as a Stem Cell Supplement Ingredient Resveratrol is an interesting supplement. I just blogged on how in animal models it can simulate the health benefits of fasting. However, what’s interesting about this supplement ingredient is that it’s generated enough buzz to cause researchers to use it in human clinical trials. One study in particular blew…read more