FAQ
Common Questions
Regenerative Medicine deals with the process of replacing, engineering or regenerating human or animal cells, tissues or organs to restore or establish normal function. It works by engineering damaged tissues and organs by stimulating the body’s own repair mechanisms to functionally heal previously irreparable tissues or organs.
Stem cell therapy is a treatment that uses stem cells to repair or replace damaged or diseased cells in the body. It’s also known as regenerative medicine.
_ The stem cells are manipulated to specialize into specific types of cells, like heart muscle cells, blood cells, or nerve cells.
_ The specialized cells are then implanted into the patient.
_ It’s also being researched as a treatment for macular disease, diabetes, heart disease, strokes, dementia, and Parkinson’s.
_ There are many ongoing clinical trials, but most therapies are not yet widely available.
Pain management is a medical field focused on providing relief from pain by utilizing various techniques and treatments to identify and address the root cause of a patient’s pain, aiming to improve their quality of life, often including both medication and non-pharmacological approaches like physical therapy, lifestyle changes, and psychological support.
A patient can only know if they can receive stem cell therapy by consulting with a healthcare professional, who will assess their overall health, medical history, specific condition, and whether the potential benefits of stem cell therapy outweigh the risks, considering factors like age, other medical conditions, and the stage of their disease; typically, a series of tests will be conducted to determine eligibility before proceeding with any stem cell treatment.
