Osteoporosis is a common bone disease that occurs as a result of the body’s inability to create new bone as fast as the body is losing bone. Characterized by progressively weakened bones and decreased bone density over time, osteoporosis often results in fractures of the wrist, hip, or spine. Currently, it is estimated that 10…
Spinal cord injury (SCI) often results in damage to the spinal cord or the nerves found within the spinal column. Currently estimated to affect over 17,000 new patients each year in the United States, with 81% of these patients being male, the most common causes of SCIs are motor vehicle accidents, falls, acts of violence,…
Currently, it's estimated that over 40% of adults over the age of 40 have at least one degenerative disc in their vertebrae; by age 80, the percentage afflicted with this condition is estimated to be over 80%. Characterized by erosion of the rubber-like discs between each vertebra of the spine, degenerative disc degeneration often results…
Worldwide, an estimated 10 million people suffer some form of traumatic brain injury (TBI) severe enough to result in either death or hospitalization each year. Nearly 20% of these TBIs occur in the United States and over 50,000 of those affected die as a result of their injury. Characterized by a wide range of physical,…
Developing weak and brittle bones from osteoporosis can lead to mild bone stress — like that from bending over — causing a fracture. Most bone fractures from osteoporosis occur in the wrist, hip, or spine. While there is no cure for osteoporosis, there are treatments and medications that can help strengthen and protect your bones. Here we…
Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are multipotent fibroblast-like cells found throughout the body and have been found to have self-renewing and multilinear therapeutic potential by providing new cells for tissue repair by replacing damaged cells. Thought to stimulate repair and control the immune response through an expression of growth factors and other cytokines, MSCs are at…
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis and affects an estimated 25% of adults in the United States. Characterized by pain, stiffness, and inflammation in the joints of the body, OA is most frequently observed in the knees, hands, hips, and spine. OA is one of the leading causes of disability with an annual…
Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have been widely used in a number of applications designed to aid in the regeneration and healing of human tissue. Prized for their multipotent capacity to differentiate into a variety of other specific cell types, MSCs have consistently demonstrated the ability to seek out damaged tissue while also reducing inflammation and promoting…
Those afflicted with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) struggle with persistent respiratory concerns stemming from airflow blockage and lung inflammation. Here we will discuss regenerative Medicine for COPD. The conditions that contribute to COPD, such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis, can cause excess mucus production, frequent coughing, wheezing, or shortness of breath. While treatments including lifestyle…
Currently, it’s estimated that nearly 1.5 million Americans are living with type 1 diabetes (T1D), a number that is expected to increase to over 2 million by the year 2040[1]. In the U.S. alone, healthcare costs and lost wages directly related to T1D currently exceed $16 billion per year. While the most common treatment…
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