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Using Stem Cells for Spine Surgery
Source: NCBI
In the past few years, stem cells have become the focus of research by regenerative medicine professionals and tissue engineers. Embryonic stem cells, although capable of differentiating into cell lineages of all three germ layers, are limited in their utilization due to ethical issues.
How Stem Cells Are Regulated
Source: sciencedaily
Researchers from Biotech Research & Innovation Centre (BRIC) at University of Copenhagen have identified a new group of proteins that regulate the function of stem cells. The results are published in the new issue of Cell.
Stem Cell Therapy vs. Surgery
Source: Stem Cell Therapy For Pain
In America, at least 80% of the population will experience low back pain at some point in their life. Back pain is the leading complaint heard at doctors’ offices and is the number one cause of disability and missed worked days.
New Stem Cell - Based Bone Engineering Technique Advances Regenerative Medicine
Source: GEN
A team from the New York Stem Cell Foundation (NYSCF) Research Institute reports the development of a novel bone engineering technique called Segmental Additive Tissue Engineering
PRP Therapy For ACL
Source: NCBI
To systematically review the current literature for evidence that would substantiate the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in the treatment of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ruptures.
Stem Cells Shows Promise For Repairing Torn Meniscus
Source: PR Newswire
Results are published in the scientific publication the Journal of Medical Cases, and is authored by USRM Chief Science Officer Dr. Kristin Comella and colleagues Dr. Scott Greenberg of the Magaziner Center for Wellness, and Dr. Laura Ross of Ross Orthopedic.
Oxygen-deprived Stem Cells More Effective At Making Bone
Source: ryortho
Depriving stem cells of oxygen and forming them into spheroids before using them to treat bone defects increases their ability to form new bone and repair existing bone, according to a new study led by Kent Leach, Ph.D., a professor of Biomedical Engineering and Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of California, Davis.
