Human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (hUCMSC) were found to improve liver condition in rats after acute liver failure, slowing the degeneration of liver cells. The results were comparable whether treatment was administered intravenously or via … [Continue reading]
Human CD34 improves locomotor function in spinal cord injury rats
In this new 2016 study, rats with spinal cord injury (SCI) were treated with conditioned medium or secretome obtained from human CD34 umbilical cord stem cells. Locomotor function was improved; in particular, neurological deficits, cell death, extent … [Continue reading]
High dose B vitamin, Biotin shows promise in Multiple Sclerosis
Mult Scler Relat Disord. 2015 Mar;4(2):159-69. doi: 10.1016/j.msard.2015.01.005. Epub 2015 Jan 24. High doses of biotin in chronic progressive multiple sclerosis: a pilot study. Sedel F1, Papeix C2, Bellanger A3, Touitou V4, Lebrun-Frenay C5, … [Continue reading]
Dr. Wade McKenna on Use of Biologics in Orthopedic Surgery
“To a classically trained surgeon the use of biologics such as bone marrow stem cells and amniotic membrane sounds like witchcraft. After you study it you realize the cells and growth factors from the biologics are the way the body normally heals … [Continue reading]
Concentrated Bone Marrow from Iliac Crest Enhances Repair of Rotator Cuff Tears
Biologic augmentation of rotator cuff repair with mesenchymal stem cells during arthroscopy improves healing and prevents further tears: a case-controlled study. PMID: 24913770 Abstract Purpose The purpose of this study was to evaluate the … [Continue reading]
First umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell treatment in U.S.A.
After FDA Approval, Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy Patient Receives First Umbilical Cord Stem Cell Treatment in the United States Ryan Benton, a 28 year-old Duchenne's muscular dystrophy patient from Wichita, Kansas, received his first umbilical … [Continue reading]