Multiple sclerosis is a chronic disease that affects many people in different ways. Its cause, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment are all complicated. Scientists believe the disease is caused by a variety of factors. To understand the best diagnosis and treatment is important to understand the cause and symptoms of the
For many patients, multiple sclerosis is a chronic disease that they live with but of which they understand very little. It is a chronic disease that has a variety of symptoms that are unique to the individual. The exact origin is not well understood, but scientists believe the disease is
Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental disorder that encompasses many previously delineated disorders. It is characterized by a deficit in social interaction, communication, and repetitive stereotyped behavior, interest, and activities. For some patients, diagnosis is made early. For others, diagnosis is difficult. Treatment is based on the individual. Some more
Many people with many different medical conditions have gastrointestinal symptoms. One condition that people may not associated with gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). ASD is a developmental disorder that encompasses a deficit in social interaction, communication, and repetitive stereotyped behavior, interest, and activities. Standard treatment is a
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complicated condition with an unknown cause and no definitive treatment. Scientists believe that ASD is in part genetically inherited in addition to environmental factors. In fact, hundreds of gene variants have been linked to autism, but their consequences are highly variable and some are
Autism is a spectrum disorder, meaning that it can present with a variety of symptoms with varying severity. Every person is different, which can present some challenges with treatment. What is Autism? Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a disorder in which people have difficulty processing sensory input and social interactions.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a condition that describes difficulty with sensory processing and social interaction. It can be directly related to another medical disorder or have no clear cause. With no clear cause, there is also no clear treatment. Scientists have been researching stem cells, how they can be
Autism is a spectrum disorder, the symptoms of which include persistent impairment in communication and social interactions in addition to stereotyped patterns of behavior, interests, and activities. This disorder encompasses what once used to be many different disorders. Just like there is no one particular cause, there is no one
When most people think of diabetes, they think of Diabetes Mellitus. Millions of people are affected by Diabetes Mellitus (DM). DM affects multiple organ systems, and, untreated, has many consequences. The focus of the medical community has been both prevention and treatment. New, innovative, treatment options are in the development
Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a disease that affects millions of people. Both types of diabetes, Type I and Type II, cause elevated levels of blood sugar. However, the causes of both are different, and therefore the treatments are different. Despite multiple treatment options, DM can be difficult to treat. There
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, also known as COPD, is a very common diagnosis after the era of tobacco smoking. It is a preventable disease that causes difficulty breathing due to airway inflammation. Patients’ lives are disrupted by COPD, and there is no real cure. New research is being done into
Autism, a disorder that involves impairment in social interactions and communication, affects millions of people, and the number is growing. The cause of autism is still unknown, and therefore its treatment is unknown. However, new discoveries in science are illuminating how the brains of people with autism are different than
Introduction Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease. The exact cause is still unknown, and the severity can vary person-to-person. Because the cause is still unknown, treatment is still difficult. Research is ongoing to develop better treatment options. What is SLE? SLE is an autoimmune disease that affects multiple
Introduction Lupus, formally known as Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), is an autoimmune disease. The exact cause is unknown, and current treatments vary in regards to success. Current research is ongoing to determine the best treatment options. Stem cells have shown some promise in their early stages. The research is still
Introduction The rotator cuff is one of the most important musculoskeletal regions because it stabilizes the shoulder joint. The shoulder is prone to injury, which can occur either suddenly or over time. Many people with rotator cuff injuries are restricted from doing activities they used to. The treatments are variable,
Introduction The rotator cuff is one of the most important stabilizing musculoskeletal regions. Because it is responsible for stabilizing the shoulder joint, it gets a lot of use, which can lead to injury. Those Rotator cuff tears vary in severity, from a mild inconvenience to a debilitating injury. The treatments
Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, can cause lasting damage. Most people do not realize how serious this condition may be. It can cause strokes or heart attacks. While there are stem cell therapies that may be useful to treat strokes or heart attacks, the most important intervention is
As people get older, one of their biggest complaints is aching joints, particularly their knees. Painful knees making walking difficult and can severely limit a person’s mobility. One cause of joint pain is arthritis. There are some ways to prevent arthritis, but first it is important to understand how it
What is ALS? Many people have heard of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as ALS. It is a devastating neurodegenerative disease that affects strength and movement. ALS affects the neurons connect our brain to the rest of our body and control movement. In ALS, the neurons break down. While it
Many people have heard of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as ALS. This disease was originally made famous by Lou Gehrig, and more recently by the Ice Bucket Challenge. It is a neurodegenerative disease that affects strength and movement. Our movement is controlled by neurons. Neurons connect our brain to
The Nervous System The body is filled with billions of nerves. Some of them travel from the brain, to muscles and skin, and then back again to the brain. Some of the nerves are covered in a myelin sheath. Myelin is a mixture of proteins and other compounds. It forms
Researchers from Italy conducted a literature review of 83 articles about the biological properties and therapeutic potential of mesenchymal stem cells derived from Wharton’s Jelly of the human umbilical cord, and published the key learnings in 2019 in the International Journal of Stem Cells.1 The following is a summary of
The French daily newspaper, Le Parisien, reported the Formula One legend, Michael Schumacher is receiving stem cell therapy at the Georges-Pompidou Hospital in Paris, France. Michael Schumacher suffered a traumatic brain injury after a devastating ski accident six years ago. Michael Schumacher, a retired German racing driver, is a seven-time
A hallmark clinical study by physicians at Duke University and the University of Texas, published in Stem Cells Translational Medicine in 2018, showed IV infusion of human umbilical cord stem cells to be safe for the treatment of Cerebral Artery Ischemic Stroke.1 More than 85% of all strokes are ischemic
Mesenchymal stem cells are multipotent stromal cells that have the ability to differentiate, or become, a variety of cell types, including bone cells, cartilage cells, fat cells, and muscle cells. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are ideal for treating many kinds of injuries and disease, and can be derived from many
Previous research has suggested that antibiotics may increase the risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease and autoimmune diseases such as type 1 diabetes and autoimmune liver disease, so researchers decided to asses if antibiotic use is associated with the onset of rheumatoid arthritis.1 Microbiota or bacteria, live in various parts
Degenerative disease of the lumbar spine is a primary cause of disability worldwide affecting at least 266 million people each year. Degenerative disease of the lumbar spine is an umbrella term used to describe different types of back pain including spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis and disc degeneration.1,2 Degenerative disc disease in
Results, of a study published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology in May, 2019, showed human umbilical cord derived Wharton’s jelly mesenchymal stem cells can accelerate the repair and healing of chronic skin ulcers. Diabetic skin ulcers are painful, slow to heal, and require medical attention. Consistently high levels of
Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are adult stem cells that are able to differentiate into a wide variety of cell types. These cell types include bone, muscle, fat, cartilage, umbilical cord blood, and umbilical cord tissue. The benefits of MSCs are attributed primarily to the secretion of factors including cytokines and
Osteoporosis is commonly referred to as the “silent disease”, because bone loss can happen slowly over a long period of time without any warning symptoms, causing bones to become weak and brittle. Frequently people are not aware they have osteoporosis until they suffer from a broken bone, loss of height
