Non-opioid pain management includes physical therapy, interventional treatments, and regenerative medicine, all recommended by the CDC as first-line approaches for chronic pain relief. These options address pain through movement, nerve modulation, and tissue support instead of relying on opioid medication. Chronic pain now affects millions of adults nationwide, making non-opioid pain management an increasingly common…
Reviewed Evidence Reviewed Study 1: Exosomes Derived From Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stromal Cells Promote Remyelination and Reduce Neuroinflammation in the Demyelinating Central Nervous System Authors: Zhang J, Buller BA, Zhang ZG, et al. Publication & Date: Experimental Neurology. 2022;347:113895. DOI / Link: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.expneurol.2021.113895 | PubMed Reviewed Study 2: Intranasal Delivery of Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Derived Exosomes…
Stem cell therapy is being explored for several types of neuropathic pain, including diabetic peripheral neuropathy, chemotherapy-induced nerve damage, sciatica from nerve compression, and post-surgical nerve injury. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy alone affects nearly half of people with diabetes, making it one of the most common nerve pain conditions we see. At Stemedix, we build personalized…
When the Immune System Targets Platelets Platelets may be tiny, but they play an essential role in helping the blood clot and preventing excessive bleeding. In people with immune thrombocytopenia, or ITP, the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys platelets faster than the body can replace them. When platelet levels become very low, patients may…
It’s pretty easy to think that being productive means staying busy all day. Many people push through work, errands, chores, and responsibilities without stopping to reset. But the body and mind are not designed to run nonstop. Taking short breaks during the day can support energy, focus, mood, posture, circulation, and overall wellness. A break…
Not All Stem Cells Behave Exactly the Same When we talk about umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stromal cells, or UC-MSCs, it can be easy to think of them as one uniform type of cell. In reality, cells collected from different umbilical cords can behave differently in the laboratory. Some may grow faster, while others may be…
When the Eye Loses Its Ability to Repair Itself The cornea is the clear outer surface at the front of the eye, and it plays a major role in vision. To stay healthy, it relies on a steady supply of cells that help repair and renew its surface. When those regenerative cells are badly damaged,…
Scientific Study Review Featured Article: Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Neurological Disorders Original article: Read the original study review on PubMed Central Neurological disorders such as stroke, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, and spinal cord injury can damage cells and connections within the brain and spinal cord. Because the central nervous system…
When people think about healthy aging, they often think about staying active, sleeping well, or keeping their mind sharp. But one important piece of the puzzle is sometimes overlooked: protein. Protein is not just for athletes or people trying to build muscle. It plays an important role in helping the body stay strong, energized, and…
Tiny Messengers With Big Potential Healthy skin is constantly repairing, renewing, and adapting. Behind the scenes, skin cells communicate through biological signals that help coordinate many of these processes. One area gaining attention in regenerative medicine involves small extracellular vesicles, or sEVs. These tiny particles are released by cells and carry proteins and other biological…
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