Characterized by scaly white or erythematous plaques, psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune dermatological disease most often appearing on the scalp, genitalia, lumbosacral area, and extensor surfaces of the limbs. Affecting an estimated 125 million people worldwide, the condition most commonly is observed in those between the ages of 15 and 25 years of age. The…
Acute and chronic pancreatitis are associated with local and systemic inflammation that is linked to a host of serious health issues. A result of the digestive juices and enzymes attacking the pancreas, pancreatitis currently has no definite treatment. Currently, it is estimated that over 6 million people worldwide are afflicted by acute or chronic pancreatitis…
Spinal cord injury is a global term used to capture damage to the spinal cord resulting from trauma (typically in the form of car accidents, falls, or work-related injuries) or from disease or degenerative conditions. Worldwide, it is estimated that up to 500,000 people suffer some type of spinal cord injury (SCI), with most resulting…
Neuropathic pain (NP) occurs when the nerves located either inside or outside of the brain and spinal cord are damaged by a lesion or a condition. To date, pharmacological and surgical treatments to address NP have focused on providing symptomatic relief without treating the underlying cause of the condition. These treatment approaches have not been overwhelmingly…
Regenerative medicine options like stem cell treatments are growing in popularity both because of their potential effectiveness and because they can help you avoid invasive procedures like surgeries. Stem cell therapies focus on helping your body improve what it already does naturally — heal injuries. Stem cells are the cells from which all differentiated cells…
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a progressive autoimmune disease that affects the brain, spinal cord, and central nervous system (CNS). Affecting an estimated 3 million people worldwide, MS is typically characterized by an autoimmune response that results in inflammation, demyelination, and degeneration of axons. Most patients who are diagnosed with MS demonstrate a disease progression characterized…
According to the World Health Organization, at least 2.2 billion people worldwide have near or distant vision impairment. In at least 1 billion of these cases, vision impairment could have been prevented or has yet to be addressed. Glaucoma, corneal disease, and retinal disorders are among the leading contributors to these vision impairments. Since the…
For the treatment of a variety of health conditions, one option more people are relying on is regenerative medicine. This field focuses on helping your body’s natural healing process function at its best, making it possible for tissues to regenerate so that you can obtain pain relief and improve mobility. There are various types of…
Repairing the structure and functionality associated with subcutaneous cartilage defects continues to be a challenge in the fields of plastic and reconstructive surgery. While current methods, including autologous chondrocyte implantation and matrix-assisted chondrocyte implantation, have been successful in some regard, they continue to present a number of limitations, including donor limitation, donor morbidity, and degradation…
Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a devastating pathological condition affecting motor, sensory, and autonomic function. Additionally, recovery from a traumatic SCI (TSCI) is challenging due to the central nervous system’s limited capacity to regenerate cells, myelin, and neurological connections. While traditional therapeutic treatments have proven ineffective in assisting in recovery, mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) hold…
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