Category: Stem Cell

Does EPC Spell Help for ALS?

University of South Florida researchers successfully transplanted human bone marrow-derived endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) into mice to mimic the symptoms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Their research has improved the survival rates of motor neurons affected by the disease and slowed down disease progression by healing areas of the blood-spinal cord barrier damaged by the […]

It’s a Kind of Magic

Did you know that a procedure that has long been used to treat and heal sports injuries has become an increasingly popular way for many men and women to regain a youthful look and improve the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, acne scars, and sun damage? Innovations Stem Cell offers patients this fantastic treatment and […]

How to Manage & Prevent Asthma Triggers This Spring

Spring is a favorite time of year for many people. Flowers blooming, temperatures finally warming up, spring break – there’s a lot to love! Unfortunately, there’s also a lot of ragweed, mold, and a host of other asthma triggers, which can make the spring not so lovable for many people. Find out more about asthma […]

Aging’s Impact on the Muscles

Aging affects every part of the body, and muscles are no exception. As much as 45 percent of people living in the United States develop a condition called sarcopenia, which is the natural decline of muscle tissue caused by aging, in their 40s. Living with decreased muscle strength can mean nagging injuries, poor health, reduced […]

Stem Cells Fight Against Aging

​Aging affects every part of our body and is as inevitable as death and taxes. While aging causes our once-healthy tissues to become damaged and dysfunctional, that does not mean you have to simply accept it and move on. You can fight back using a small but powerful weapon that is already found in your […]

Stem Cells for Building New Bone

The online journal Scientific Reports recently detailed a study from Johns Hopkins Medicine showing support for previous research that a cellular protein signal facilitates the formation of both bone and fat in particular stem cells. The study also shows that this protein signal can be influenced to build bone. The researchers believe that manipulating the […]

A Surprising Finding of Fat

An investigation by University of Michigan researchers reveals new insight into why shoulder injuries take a long time to heal. Specifically, the researchers focused on why rotator cuff injuries tend to accumulate fatty tissue instead of new muscle. Tears of the rotator cuff, the group of four muscles and tendons that help to stabilize the […]

Scleroderma and Exercise

Scleroderma, also known as systemic sclerosis, is a chronic connective tissue disease that causes the hardening of the blood vessels, skin, and other connective tissues over time. When skin and connective tissues harden, it can make moving – and especially exercising – painful, uncomfortable, or downright impossible. So, how can people with scleroderma manage to […]

Does Diet Matter?

While no specific diet can treat Parkinson’s disease or completely relieve its symptoms, it is essential to eat a healthy and well-balanced diet to help keep you healthy and combat the effects of the disease. Eating a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and fiber-rich foods, as well as staying hydrated, can help mitigate some symptoms […]

20 Years of Research in Regenerative Medicine

Although talk of stem cells happened as early as the 1950s and fat stem cells were described in the 1970s, November 1998 was when the world was introduced to the true potential of stem cell therapy. There is no doubt these tiny cells have changed medicine significantly. The revelation also opened the door for more […]