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The Safety and Efficacy of Stem Cell Therapy For ALS
As science continues to uncover the benefits of stem cell therapy, many trials and studies are bringing their focus to conditions with limited treatment options. The neurodegenerative condition amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is one of the conditions that greatly...
Stem Cell Therapy for Knee Conditions
Knee pain is so common among adults that few active patients are surprised when knee pain occurs. However, while daily activities like walking, bending, standing, and lifting may cause knee pain, those who engage in exercises that involve jumping and pivoting are even...
Regenerative Medicine or Surgery?
When you live with chronic pain, almost any treatment option that offers relief can be tempting. Undergoing surgery for joint pain is a serious decision. Surgery comes with many risks, including potentially long and painful recovery times, and there is no guarantee...
5 Tips for Traveling with a Chronic Illness
Traveling should be a time for relaxation and enjoyment, but for people with chronic illnesses, it can bring stress and uncertainty. From ensuring you’ve packed necessary medications to managing your symptoms in changing environments, exploring new places isn’t always...
What Are Text Neck Symptoms?
You may not have heard of “text neck,” even if you have it. Text neck isn’t a formal diagnosis but a slang term for a condition caused by the repetitive stress of excessive texting. Holding the neck in a constant downward position when using a mobile device can cause...
Fibromyalgia – More Evidence of Links to Immune System
Fibromyalgia affects up to four million adults in the U.S. alone. Unfortunately, fibromyalgia has no cure, and those who suffer from this chronic condition are only offered treatments that work to reduce symptoms to improve their quality of life. As researchers...
Foods that Could Improve Joint Pain (and Ones to Avoid)
People often overlook their diet when trying to prevent or manage physical pain. Most people understand that maintaining a healthy weight reduces the amount of stress their joints must endure every day, but did you know that some specific foods may help naturally...
MS Spasticity – 5 Stretches You Should Try and Why
Muscle spasticity is one of the most challenging symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Patients with MS often experience a tightening or stiffening of the lower body muscles in the legs, groin, buttocks, and back. Muscle spasticity can affect the ability to...
Mesenchymal Stem Cell Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease
Regenerative medicine, also known as stem cell therapy, is emerging as a viable treatment for Parkinson’s disease as clinical trials move through the FDA approval process. Patients in clinical trials see positive results from mesenchymal stem cell therapy for...
What Are The Symptoms of ALS?
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive disease of the nervous system that targets the nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. Also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, the condition eventually causes patients to lose muscle control. While ALS currently...
Microorganisms in the Gut Are Linked to Cognitive Function
Scientists researching the human gastrointestinal tract’s microorganisms continue to find significant connections between the gut and patients’ overall health. The gut microbiome, which is the name for these microorganisms, has inspired many studies as...
What Are Examples of TBI?
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) refer to the damage caused by a sudden, violent blow or jolt to the head or body. Traumatic brain injuries can range from mild to severe, with mild TBIs causing only short-term symptoms and more severe TBIs causing lifelong damage. Here...
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