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Motor Neuron Cells for Mobility Restoration

July 14, 2016

Restoring mobility with motor neuron cells

Stem Cell therapy has proven to be quite a useful remedy for several diseases such as spinal cord injuries, spinal cord disc degeneration, joint complications and more. Stem cells can simply be called blank cells with the ability to develop into any cell depending on how a specialist decided to transplant them.

Several studies have been done to find out if it is safe for both animals and humans and the results have never disappointed. Despite numerous controversies around it, stem cell therapy still comes out as one of the most reliable remedies for treatments of several ailments. Recently researchers and medical experts came to an agreement that the stem cell is an acceptable procedure for human treatment.

Some research was conducted on a mouse to find out if stem cell therapy would repair and replace damaged motor neurones known to deactivate muscle functionality and there was a hope that the results of the mouse study could also work for humans in the coming five years.

It has been noticed that motor neurone disease and spinal cord injuries in most patients’ leads to the inability to move some of their body parts as a result of damaged motor neurones whose main purpose is to transmit signals from your brain to your muscles.

The researchers had to use an elaborate procedure to ensure that it worked. Motor neurones were removed from the embryo’s stem cell and were enhanced with a survival gene. Removal of motor neurones enabled the stem cells to connect smoothly to the muscles as well a light sensor that allowed control of muscle activation by the light sensors. Application of light in this process can be likened to electrical stimulation familiar with several therapies.

Researchers implanted the motor neurones into the mice that were injured and realised that it restored its mobility. While this doesn’t lead to a conclusion, the research seems more promising for future.

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What is the Controversy?

Several debates have been going on around the topic, specifically the use of motor neurone cells to restore mobility. Today’s researchers use mesenchymal stem cells to carry out such procedures. The mesenchymal procedure involves removal of the cell from a patient and then re-implantation of the cell into another part of the same patient’s body. Use of embryonic cells, on the other hand, has led to controversies due to several reasons.

One of them is that mesenchymal has proven to be beneficial for many applications but not replacement and regeneration of motor neurone cells. According to the study above, you can see that the researchers used the embryonic stem cells to restore the motor neurones in mice. What makes this an issue is the fact that the stem cells are obtained from the human embryo that is often destroyed after the procedure.

What makes this a debate is the fact that destruction of a human embryo is a threat to human life. As a result, there are a few who think that the procedure isn’t a good idea.

In defence of this process, proponents point out that the type of embryo used in the stem cell procedures is the leftover of the Vitro fertilisation procedures. In this procedure, after a woman has achieved her desired goal, she decides the fate of the remaining embryos that often end up in such proceedings.

 

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Stem Cell Therapy: The best Cure for Migraine Headaches

July 10, 2016

For many years, humans have struggled to maintain a healthy life. More than enough diseases most of which are lethal have led to an epidemic, causing thousands of deaths in a short period.

The good news is, with more than enough discoveries, there are now treatments for almost all diseases that in the past threatened human existence. There are also more than enough vaccinations that have helped reduce the effects of such diseases by reducing their chances of occurrence.

The bad news is, there are still a few fatal diseases that still threaten to take the lives of many. What happened is that new diseases came into existence replacing the ones that were considered fatal in the past. This has forced scientists to carry out a lot of experiments geared towards saving the whole world from such disease.

Currently, researchers have introduced something new, the stem cell. According to findings, stem cell therapy has helped deal with a lot of complications that include the chronic illnesses as well as fatal ailments. This therapy targets a variety of complications that include, lung surgery, Parkinson’s, diabetes, retinitis, ageing, hepatitis, injuries to the spinal cord and much more. It has also been realised that it works for migraine headaches.

How Does Stem Cell Therapy Works?

Stem cells are simply immature cells that are extracted from a woman’s placenta. What makes them unique is the fact that they can be differentiated into several types of cells. For the therapy to work, stem cells have to be injected into another human’s body. Unlike many other cells, there is no limit to the way they multiply.

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As a result, they have the ability to reach their targeted destination that is always a particular organ in the human body. They can also renew themselves. When they reach the organ that they were intended for, they’ll secret growth factors that rely on blood cell to produce other new blood cells.

The main purpose of the new blood cells is to replace the old damaged blood cells that lead to several illnesses.  They’ll multiply until they reach a level required by the body. Unlike many other remedies, stem cells help cure chronic diseases without the need of surgeries that cause pain. Stem cell therapy has proven to be quite helpful in dealing with complications such as migraine headaches. It is also among the cheapest migraine headache treatment compared to any other available remedies for the disease.

Among the most experienced stem cell therapy specialists is, Mexico-based, Dr Gonzales. He has spent up to 20 years working on stem cell therapy and according to him, the success rate for the treatment is quite high. The therapy hasn’t yet penetrated into many other countries, and that is the reason you might not have heard of it.

However, if you are looking for one of the best places you can visit to get the treatment, then Mexico would be your number one choice simply because it is also cheaper to go there unlike going to many other places around the world.

 

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Erectile Dysfunction diagnosis and treatment

March 23, 2016

All the necessary tests involved must be done

Erectile Dysfunction diagnosis

Erectile Dysfunction diagnosis the primary objective that needs to be ascertained before any meaningful treatment can be done. When done well all the frustrations will be eliminated

For any meaningful treatment solution to be arrived at there must be proper diagnosis of the problem. Therefore erectile dysfunction diagnosis becomes very important if treatment is to be effective. Without proper diagnosis we cannot purport to be making any head ways in finding lasting solutions to this problem. And owing to the health complications attached to erectile dysfunction, we are not going to take chances and that is why we are engaging the expert and professional opinions of doctor Dalal Akoury a medical professional who has been in this practice for several decades now. Together with her team of expert’s doctor Akoury reiterates that before any diagnosis is arrived at a comprehensive medical history and a physical examination must be carried out on the individual patient before any appropriate treatment recommendation can be administered. To ascertain this, the following are some of the tests that will be necessary to diagnose the underlying cause of you ED:

  • Blood tests to primarily check for anemia, diabetes, low hormone levels, liver or kidney disease and any other medical problems deemed necessary for the determination of ED treatment.
  • Tests to diagnose any underlying vascular disease.
  • Ultrasound to check blood flow to your penis. It involves using a wand-like device (transducer) held over the blood vessels that supply the penis.
  • Test for Endothelial Integrity – This test is sometimes done in combination with an Ultrasound to determine if there is an increase in the blood flow in response to the medication.

Erectile Dysfunction diagnosis and treatment: Different approaches for ED treatment

Drugs and Medical Treatments for ED – for a very long time Pharmacological methods have been used in the treatment of erectile dysfunction alongside the use of vasodilators. But even though these approaches have been popular in the past, it is important noting that just as each approach will have its weak point, vasodilators were only seen to be able only to induce a temporary response thereby causing it to be ineffective for many patients due to the underlying endothelial damage. Not to mention the fact that these medicine can have serious side-effects including heart attack, stroke and may even cause death. Nonetheless as time goes by and new technological inventions are being made, it is now emerging that besides the medical or surgical ways of ED treatment, we are today able to use the application of regenerative medicine as a new treatment approach. Under this approach stem cells from the individual’s patient born marrow or Platelet rich plasma (PRP) for one’s own blood are being used in the repair of the problem in a more painless way.

Erectile Dysfunction diagnosis and treatment: Adult Stem Cell Procedure for ED

The goodness of Stem cells is that they are found in every part of the body. Their function is to regenerate and repair cells in the human bodies by replacing all the damaged cells and repairing injured tissues along the way. Doctor Akoury is explaining that it is during the smartchoice procedure that the individual patient bone marrow stem cells alongside mesenchymal stem cells available in high concentrations in the fat are used primarily to rejuvenate, repair and to regenerate the penile tissues. During this process we will only use your own adult stem cells without adding any kind of medication. Now the good news about this procedure is that because your own bone marrow is used, fat and blood cells are only being used at the clinic thereby eliminating any risk of transmissible infections or instances where tissues are being rejected by your own body.

Adult (Autologous) Stem cells – Your Own Cells

Stem cells are naturally occurring cells in the body that help to create new cells in existing healthy tissues. They also help repair tissues that are injured or damaged. They are the basis for the specific cell types that make up each organ in the body. Stem cells are distinguished from other cells by a few important characteristics including:

  • They have the ability to self-renew and they have the ability to divide for a long period of time
  • Under appropriate conditions, they can differentiate into other specialized cells including heart cells, liver cells, bone cells, cartilage cells, nerve cells and other cells.

Erectile Dysfunction diagnosis and treatment: Bone Marrow Stem Cells

Bone marrow contains stem cells; primarily hematopoietic stem cells. Bone marrow is harvested from the hip (iliac crest) using local anesthetic and a specialized needle. It is important to understand that bone marrow harvesting for BMAC is vastly different from bone marrow harvesting for transfusion for cancer therapies. In bone marrow harvesting for transfusion, a hematologist, oncologist, or surgeon removes a very large amount of bone marrow. BMAC requires only a very small amount of bone marrow. Surprisingly, the procedure is not painful, takes under ten minutes, and causes only mild soreness afterward. It has an excellent safety profile.

Erectile Dysfunction diagnosis and treatment: Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)

PRP is an acronym for Platelet Rich Plasma. Plasma is essentially blood without the red blood cells. Platelets are cells found in the blood that are essential for clot formation and wound healing. PRP, the mix of concentrated platelets and serum, contains factors that promote repair of tissues. PRP is injected into the targeted area for repair. And because they are packed with growth and healing factors, platelets initiate repair and attract the critical assistance of stem cells. PRP therapy’s natural healing process, by providing required growth factors, intensifies the body’s efforts to renew and rejuvenate your aging face. To create PRP therapy, a small sample of your blood is drawn (similar to a lab test sample) and placed in a centrifuge that spins the blood at high speeds, separating the platelets from the other components. The concentrated platelet rich plasma (PRP) is then injected into and around the point of injury, jump-starting and significantly strengthening the body’s natural healing signal.

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Pre transplant test result in Stem cell transplant

February 28, 2016

Pre transplant test and procedures leading to Stem cell transplant: How to get ready

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Pre transplant test and procedures leading to Stem cell transplant are just steps leading to your perfect health you deserve only if it is done professionally

From our previous article, we discussed about the stem cell transplant and the benefits attached to it and we now want to further the discussion by focusing on the pre transplant test and procedures leading to stem cell transplant. Experts from AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center under the able leadership of doctor Dalal Akoury are going to be very instrumental in helping us put all the facts around the pre transplant test into perspective. From experience doctor Akoury says that any person planning to undergo through stem cell transplant will have to undertake certain tests and procedures to ensure that their health and status are perfect for the process to begin. Besides, the individual must be physically prepared to go through the transplant. It is also important to note that this may not be a one stop evaluation as it may take a couple of days before it is proven beyond doubt that the patient is ready for the transplant. In addition to that a surgeon or radiologist will implant a long thin tube (intravenous catheter) into a large vein in your chest or neck. The catheter, often called a central line, usually remains in place for the duration of your treatment. Your transplant team will use the central line to infuse the transplanted stem cells and other medications and blood products into your body.

Pre transplant test and procedures leading to Stem cell transplant: Collecting stem cells for transplant

When the patient is now ready, depending on the situation an autologous stem cell transplant can be planned and if this is the case then the patient will undergo a procedure called apheresis primarily to collect blood stem cells. But before apheresis, the patient will first receive daily injections of growth factor to increase stem cell production and also to move stem cells into the blood circulation so that they can be collected. Doctor Akoury says that it is during apheresis, that blood is drawn from a vein and circulated through a machine. The function of the machine is to separates the blood into different parts, including stem cells. These stem cells are then collected and frozen for future use in the transplant with the remaining blood being returned to the patient’s body.

On the other hand in the event that an allogeneic stem cell transplant is planned, the patient will have to find a donor who will donate the stem cell for the transplant. This process is often called a stem cell harvest or bone marrow harvest. The donor’s stem cells will be drawn from their bone marrow or their blood. It is only at this point that your transplant will team make a decision on what is better for you based on your prevailing situation.

Pre transplant test and procedures leading to Stem cell transplant: The conditioning process

Before the commencement of the transplant, one must go through the pre-transplant tests and procedures and after all that is done the next step is known as conditioning. During this process of conditioning, the patient will be taken through mild chemotherapy and possibly radiation primarily to:

  • Destroy any cancer cells particularly if you are being treated for a malignancy
  • Suppress your immune system
  • Prepare your bone marrow for the new stem cells

The process of conditioning will differ from patient to patient depending on a number of factors, including your disease, overall health and the type of transplant planned. You may have both chemotherapy and radiation or just one of these treatments as part of your conditioning treatment. And like any other treatment the process of conditioning is bound to be some side effects including the following:

  • Organ complications, such as heart, liver or lung failure
  • Bleeding
  • Infertility or sterility
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Infection
  • Anemia
  • Fatigue
  • Cataracts
  • Diarrhea
  • Hair loss
  • Mouth sores or ulcers

Because these side effects could cause discomfort to your health, doctor Akoury advices that you could to take some medications or other measures to reduce them (side effects).

Reduced-intensity conditioning

Based on your age and health history, it may be better for you to receive lower doses or different types of chemotherapy or radiation for your conditioning treatment. This is called reduced-intensity conditioning. Reduced-intensity conditioning kills some cancer cells and somewhat suppresses your immune system. Then, the donor’s cells are infused into your body. Donor cells replace cells in your bone marrow over time. Immune factors in the donor cells may then fight your cancer cells.

Pre transplant test and procedures leading to Stem cell transplant: What to expect

After conditioning, the stem cell transplant can take place. On the day of your transplant, called day zero, you are given the stem cells through your central line using a process known as infusion. The transplant infusion is painless. You are awake during the procedure. The transplanted stem cells make their way to your bone marrow, where they begin creating new blood cells. It can take a few weeks for new blood cells to be produced and for your blood counts to begin recovering.

Bone marrow or blood stem cells that have been frozen and thawed contain a preservative called dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) that protects the cells. Just before the transplant, you may receive medications to reduce the side effects the preservative may cause. You’ll also likely be given IV fluids (hydration) before and after your transplant to help rid your body of the preservative. Side effects of DMSO may include: nausea, fever, diarrhea, chills, hives and red urine. Remember it is not necessarily that everyone will experience side effects from the preservative some may not experience anything while for some people those side effects are minimal.

Pre transplant test and procedures leading to Stem cell transplant: After your stem cell transplant

Finally when the new stem cells enter the body, they will move down to your bone marrow and within a short time, they multiply and begin to make new, healthy blood cells through a process known as engraftment. And even though the new cells will be forming up it will take some time may be several weeks before the number of blood cells in your body starts to return to normal. This may differ with people as the case may thereby taking a little longer with some people. Nonetheless as a way of ensuring safety several days or weeks after the stem cell transplant is done, the patient will some tests to monitor their condition. During this period you may need to take some medications to help you manage any complications like nausea and diarrhea. Remember that after this is done you will need to be under close medical observation just to ensure that any arising complication is addressed in good time.

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Stem cell transplant and the benefits attached

February 28, 2016

Stem cell transplant and the benefits attached to it: Psychological preparedness for stem cell transplant

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Whether you are a direct or indirect victim, doctor Dalal Akoury will help you professionally through Stem cell transplant so that you can enjoy the full benefit

In the line of medication you will most likely come across this procedure known as stem cell transplant. Whether you are a direct victim or not, knowing what happens with this procedure and even other medications are very important. So many complications could be avoided if people took their time to seek for information about their health and also to take remedial action in good time should something go wrong. For the better part of this discussion we are going to seek professional opinions from experts from AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center headed by doctor Dalal Akoury. Stem cell transplant is also known as a bone marrow transplant which is a clinical procedure that infuses healthy cells known as stem cells into the body primarily to replace any warn out or diseased bone marrow. A bone marrow transplant may also be used to treat certain types of cancer. The primary role of a bone marrow is to produce healthy stem cells. In the event that this function is not done properly, experts will recommend a bone marrow transplant so that healthy production of stem cells can be done effectively. Even as this is done, it is important to note that the bone marrow transplant may use cells from your own body also known as autologous transplant or from a donor which is also referred to us as allogeneic transplant. Now having known what stem cells are our next point of concern would be; why do we need healthy stem cells?

Stem cell transplant and the benefits attached to it: Why it’s done

From the introduction we have just learn that a bone marrow transplant helps in the facilitation of production of healthy stem cells. This is not the only role it plays, there are other functions that it plays thereby help you in many ways including:

  • Ensuring safety by allowing treatment of patients conditions with high doses of chemotherapy or radiation
  • Replacing diseased or damaged marrow with new stem cells
  • Providing new stem cells, which can help kill cancer cells directly

Besides the aforementioned benefits doctor Akoury registers that stem cell transplants can be beneficial to individuals with a variety of both malignant (cancerous) and nonmalignant (noncancerous) diseases, some of which may include the following:

  • Acute leukemia
  • Bone marrow failure syndromes
  • Chronic leukemia
  • Plasma cell disorders
  • POEMS syndrome
  • Adrenoleukodystrophy
  • Aplastic anemia
  • Hemoglobinopathies
  • Hodgkin’s lymphoma
  • Myelodysplastic syndromes
  • Immune deficiencies
  • Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
  • Primary amyloidosis
  • Inborn errors of metabolism
  • Multiple myeloma

Stem cell transplant and the benefits attached to it: Risks involve

A lot of professionalism is very vital when opting for stem cell transplant because there are a lot of risks involved. It is therefore necessary that you seek professional counseling before you go through this process. Speaking to the experts from AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center, doctor Dalal Akoury is confirming that some of the risks posed by stem cell transplant may be very risky coming with lots of complications which could be very fatal and life threatening. These risks can be attached to various factors including:

  • The type of disease or condition
  • The type of transplant and
  • The age and health of the person

People respond to treatment differently and experts are saying that even though some people experience few problems with a transplant, it may not be so with other people who are likely to develop complications that may require treatment or hospitalization. Some of these complications could even be life-threatening. Therefore the following are some of the complications that can arise with a stem cell transplant include:

  • Graft-versus-host disease which comes with allogeneic transplant only
  • Stem cell (graft) failure
  • Organ damage
  • Infections
  • Cataracts
  • Infertility
  • New cancers
  • Death

Some of these conditions are not easy to understand and you will need to consult with your doctor for further explanations concerning all possible risk of complications from a stem cell transplant. During that session of consultation, you can professionally be guided into making the right decision depending on the risks and benefits attached.

Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD): A potential risk when stem cells come from donors

If you receive a transplant that uses stem cells from a donor (allogeneic stem cell transplant), you may be at risk of graft-versus-host disease (GVHD). This disease happens when the donor stem cells that make up your new immune system see your body’s tissues and organs as something foreign and attack them.

Even though GVHD can occur at any time after successful transplant, doctor Akoury says that it is more common after the marrows have started to make healthy cells. Many people who have an allogeneic stem cell transplant get GVHD at some point. It is important to note that the risk of GVHD is greater with unrelated donors, even though it can happen to anyone who gets a stem cell transplant from a donor.

There are two kinds of GVHD: acute and chronic. Acute GVHD usually happens earlier, during the first months after your transplant. It typically affects your skin, digestive tract or liver. Chronic GVHD typically develops later and can affect many organs. The following are some of the GVHD signs and symptoms to be concern about:

  • Yellow tint to your skin or the whites of your eyes (jaundice)
  • Dry mouth
  • Joint or muscle pain
  • Rash
  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea
  • Persistent cough
  • Mouth sores
  • Abdominal pain
  • Vomiting
  • Shortness of breath
  • Skin changes, including scarring under the skin
  • Vision changes, such as dry eyes

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