Medical Review: Dr. Gerald Mastaw, MD – Board-Certified PhysicianLast Updated: October 2025 What Is Ankylosing Spondylitis? Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic form of arthritis that primarily affects the spine and the sacroiliac joints, which connect the spine to the hips.It often begins with stiffness or pain in the lower back — especially noticeable in…
Medical Review: Dr. Gerald Mastaw, MD – Board-Certified PhysicianLast Updated: October 2025 What Is Alzheimer’s Disease? Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia, a progressive condition that affects memory, reasoning, and daily function. It begins subtly — with mild forgetfulness and disorientation — and gradually impacts independence, communication, and overall quality of…
Medical Review: Dr. Gerald Mastaw, MD – Board-Certified PhysicianLast Updated: October 2025 What Is ALS? Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative condition that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. These motor neurons control voluntary muscles involved in movement, speech, and breathing. As these neurons…
Medical Review: Dr. Gerald Mastaw, MD – Board-Certified PhysicianLast Updated: October 2025 Understanding the Science of Aging Aging is a gradual, lifelong process that begins earlier than most realize often as early as your 20s. Over time, every organ and tissue experiences cellular wear and reduced regenerative capacity. These microscopic changes can influence how we…
Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a devastating neurological condition that disrupts communication between the brain and body. The injury unfolds in two major phases. The primary injury occurs at the moment of trauma, such as a fracture or dislocation of the vertebrae, which directly damages neurons and axons. This mechanical disruption can immediately sever nerve…
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a long-term, immune-mediated disease in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the central nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves. Over time, this immune attack damages myelin—the protective insulation around nerve fibers—as well as the nerve fibers themselves. The resulting combination of inflammation, demyelination, and neurodegeneration disrupts…
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a serious and chronic lung disease marked by progressive scarring of lung tissue. Over time, this scarring thickens and stiffens the lungs, making it increasingly difficult for oxygen to pass into the bloodstream. As lung function declines, patients may experience shortness of breath, persistent dry cough, fatigue, and reduced exercise…
Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a life-changing condition that affects hundreds of thousands of people in the United States. Each year, approximately 17,000 new cases are reported, and more than 290,000 individuals are living with long-term effects. Damage to the spinal cord can lead to partial or complete loss of movement and sensation below the…
Living with a spinal cord injury can bring persistent pain, muscle tension, and challenges in daily activities. At Stemedix, we specialize in stem cell therapy for spinal cord injury, offering individualized treatment plans designed to help you manage these symptoms and support your body’s natural repair processes. Our approach uses stem cells for the treatment…
Mesenchymal stromal cell therapy, often called MSC therapy, has become one of the most widely studied approaches in regenerative and cellular medicine. Over the past two decades, researchers have explored its potential to treat a wide range of inflammatory and immune-related conditions, including heart disease, lung injury, autoimmune disorders, and complications following cancer treatment. As…
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