Stem cell research used to be controversial specifically because of the attention given to embryonic stem cells, which are derived from human embryos. Thankfully, very little research is done on embryonic stem cells anymore, because there are now better, non-controversial alternatives available for research and clinical use. These alternatives include induced pluripotent stem cells (derived from mature human cells) and adult stem cells, which can be sourced from the blood, bone marrow, and fat tissue, for example. [Read more…]
A Beginner’s Guide to Stem Cell Therapy: Everything to Know
Stem cell therapy, also called regenerative medicine, is gaining traction around the globe. This procedure aims to improve the repair response of dysfunctional and damaged tissue via stem cell implantation. As such, it represents an innovative way of combating various diseases and injuries.
You may be aware there’s a lot of hearsay floating around the topic. Stem cell treatments are in the epicenter of heated debates. We’re going to ignore all that and explore two facts: the ability of stem cells to self-renew unlimitedly and repair tissues in our bodies. [Read more…]
Cardiac Stem Cell Therapies for Heart Failure Treatment
Author: Clifford M. Thornton is a Certified Cardiovascular Technologist, experienced Echocardiographer Technician, and journalist in the cardiac and medical device fields. His articles have been published in Inventor’s Digest, Global Innovation Magazine, and Modern Health Talk. Phone: 267-524-7144; Email: [email protected].
Human life is dependent upon the heart’s ability to pump forcefully and frequently enough, but heart failure signs can disturb its normal function. Most humans cannot live more than four minutes without a heartbeat or continuous blood-flow. At that time, brain cells begin to die because they lack adequately oxygenated blood-flow.
The human adult body requires, on average, 5.0 liters of re-circulated blood per minute. In the cardiology field, this metric is called the “Cardiac Output,” which is calculated as “Stroke Volume (SV)” x “Heart Rate (HR).” Another key metric is a patient’s “Ejection-Fraction (EF %).” A patient’s EF tells a cardiologist and other physicians if his or her heart is functioning normally or “low normally.” It is a measurement of one’s heart contraction, with a normal EF range being 55-70%. [Read more…]