Your rotator cuff is a group of muscles, tendons and fascia that cover the top of your humerus and cap your shoulder. As the name implies, the rotator cuff is what allows you to raise, lower and rotate your arms. Your shoulders are arguably the
Latest News & Posts
Archive: November 2022
Latest News in Medical Research on Stem Cell Therapy
We are over 3 decades into stem cell research in medicine. Stem cell treatments, historically, have been proven to be an effective regenerative therapy for macular degeneration, a degenerative condition of the eye that eventually results in blindness. The benefits of stem cells in bone
What is Discogenic Back Pain?
Back pain caused by damage to the discs in your spine is commonly referred to as Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD). The name of this condition is misleading. First, DDD isn’t really a disease; it’s an expedient term for pain and mobility symptoms that we have
Do You Suffer from Urinary Stress Incontinence? 6 Natural Treatments You Can Try
Urinary incontinence is a lack of bladder control. Women are affected by two different types of urinary stress incontinence — stress incontinence and urge incontinence, also called overactive bladder. Women are twice as affected by the condition as men. Risks of the condition increase in
Can Stem Cells Help Treat COPD? New Studies Are Encouraging
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive lung disease that affects millions of people in the US. Over 16.4 million people in the US have been diagnosed with this disease — another 18 million people likely have it and don’t even know it. People
PRP Knee Therapy: Answers to Your Most Frequently Asked Questions
Considering PRP injection for the first time? You likely have lots of questions. Let’s give it to you straight. Here are the answers to your most frequently asked questions, spelled out for you. What is PRP? PRP stands for Platelet-Rich Plasma. We take platelets contained
Can Stem Cells Fight Old Age? A New Study Seeks the Answer
Our Cincinnati patients have experienced significant results from stem cell treatments for knees, hips, back pain, and joint and muscle pain. But could stem cells help fight the aging process as well? Maybe someday. Research in 2017 found encouraging potential in using stem cells to
New Research Could Change How We Harvest Stem Cells for Therapy
New research from the University of Copenhagen challenges traditional understanding of how stem cells work — and even suggests all immature cells could be developed into stem cells. The study found that the destiny of intestinal cells is not predetermined — and instead grow according
Grow a New Tooth in 2 Months? New Stem Cell Treatment Shows Promise
Showing great promise as a regenerative medicine, stem cells are a special type of cell that can divide and split into nearly any type of cell. They can be effective at healing an injury by promoting healing on the cellular level — encouraging the body
Knee Replacement Alternatives: Are Stem Cells a Viable Option?
It’s the last thing any patient wants to hear from a doctor: knee replacement surgery. Unfortunately, knee-related joint problems are all too common across the world. Every day, millions of people wake up with knee pain that negatively impacts their daily activities. The causes can
The 4 Different Types of Stem Cells
Stem cells are well-known for their incredible healing potential and controversial nature. But did you know there’s more than one type of stem cell? Learn more here. Stem Cell Types Used in Research & Therapy Stem cells are an incredible type of cell found in all life
Stem Cells and Vision Loss: A Potential Solution?
In an exciting new discovery, scientists in the UK have found that stem cell treatment may have the potential to restore eyesight and improve vision loss. Scientists Discover New Approach to Healing Retina In yet another stem cell miracle, scientists in the UK have discovered that stem
Treating Disease with Regenerative Medicine
Regenerative medicine is an exciting new branch of medicine that seeks to promote the body’s natural healing response. In regenerative medicine, it’s believed that many degenerative diseases can be healed – just like when you have a cut and your skin repairs itself. However, in