Stem Cell Connections to Health

by PlacidWay | Integrative Medical Center

Many people don’t know the difference between different types of stem cells and their potential uses in the development of treatments for a multitude of illnesses and disease processes. Stem cells from different part of the body are identified by different names. For example, embryonic stem cells come from embryonic or fetal tissues, while placenta stem cells are cultivated from the placenta after the birth of an infant. Umbilical cord stem cells are cultivated from the umbilical cord following the birth process. Adult stem cells may be cultivated from skin, organ, and blood tissues cultivated from an adult.

Placenta stem cells therapy is one of the newest developments in the field of stem cell research. Placenta implants, stem cell therapies, and stem cell implants have been used in recent years to help treat and even cure a multitude of illness and disease processes including memory problems, chronic infections, chronic fatigue syndrome, and illnesses or conditions related to stress and anxiety.

There are over 3 trillion cells found in the human body that might potentially be used for future medical treatments. Stem cell therapies treat all body organ systems, including muscle tissues, the brain, lung, heart and liver. Each stem cell also contains specific instructions on how it replicates and functions, as well as how long a specific cell will live. Some stem cells are constantly being replaced, while others last a lifetime. For example, brain cells may last a lifetime, while blood cells are replaced every da

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Reaping the Benefits of Stem Cell Therapies

by Integrative Medical Center

Reaping the Benefits of Stem Cell Therapies

Placenta stem cell therapy is a fairly recent development in stem cell therapy research. Doctors have been studying the beneficial components of stem cells found within the placenta. A process that utilizes stem cells found in placenta afterbirth is considered ethical, as it does not involve any interaction with a fetus or newborn. The afterbirth, heretofore discarded after birth, is now being studied for its multipotent stem cells in the search for treatments of multiple illnesses and disease processes.

Dr. Omar Gonzalez offers an integrative approach to medicine, combining several disciplines in medicine practiced throughout Europe, North America, and China with state-of-the-art and high-tech methods to treat chronic diseases, anti-aging, age management, as well as utilizing the benefits of placenta stem cell therapies to treat such conditions..

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Utilizing Stem Cell Therapies to Treat Diabetes

by PlacidWay

One of the leading embryonic stem cell research clinics in the world, EmCell Therapy, based in Kiev Ukraine, has dedicated themselves to utilizing stem cell therapies to treat a multitude of diseases and conditions, among which is diabetes mellitus. Embryonic stem cell transplantation in the treatment of diseases like diabetes are one of the most promising branches of stem cell therapy research today.

Research into the treatment of diabetes mellitus with embryonic stem cell transplantation is the focus of Professor Alexandr Smikodub of EmCell Therapy Research Center. With nearly two decades of experience and having performed nearly 5,000 stem cell transplants to date, Professor Smikodub has developed an embryonic stem cell transplantation method for treatment of diabetes mellitus which has proven effective in cases of both diabetes Type I and II. Professor Smikodub’s unique method is protected by a multitude of patents as well as pending patents from countries such as Greece and Russia.

Benefits Of Embryonic Stem Cell Transplantation for the Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus
According to documented research performed by EmCell Therapy, major effects of embryonic stem cells transplantation in patients with diabetes mellitus include:

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Breast Surgery After Cancer

by The Acibadem Health Group

Breast cancer is the most frequently observed type of cancer in women.

As is the case in all types of cancer, regular examinations and early diagnosis may facilitate treatment. Breast cancer surgery may result in breast deformity or, sometimes the breast may have to be removed entirely.

Dr.Ayhan Okumuş, a specialist in Aesthetic, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Acıbadem Bursa Hospital states that patient satisfaction can be achieved by reconstructing or repairing those breast deformities which emerge due to the partial or total loss of the breast.

Dr. Okumuş also mentioned the different methods applicable in the case of different breast deformities.

LOSS IN A SINGLE BREAST
Dr. Okumuş says that if the healthy breast is large, it may be reduced in proportion to the other breast, thus achieving a symmetrical appearance. If the healthy breast is of a normal size, the removed side may be repaired with the help of tissue removed from the back or the abdominal region, or with the help of prosthesis.  Dr. Okumuş says that very minor problems may also be corrected with fat injections

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Shouldering the pain

by Dr. Pornthep Mamanee | Bangkok Hospital Medical Center
The shoulder is a remarkable part of the human body. Made up of several joints, muscles, and tendons it gives us all an amazing range of motion. However, since the shoulder has to perform the most movement of all the joints in our body, it is also easily subject to many problems.

Common Complaints
So, once you experience discomfort or pain in your shoulder, it is best to seek medical diagnosis and treatment. There are many types of shoulder problems, but the most widespread is shoulder pain resulting from the tendons in the shoulder rubbing against calcium deposits, also known as bone spurs. This usually occurs amongst people of more advanced age, say 50 years or over.

For those of a younger age, or those active in sports, especially those engaging in sports featuring overhead motions such as badminton or tennis, then a rotator cuff injury is quite a common complaint. The repetitiveness of the overhead motion can cause a tearing of the rotator cuff. This problem is best treated early before any small tears become larger.

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Brachitherapy in Prostate Cancer

by The Acibadem Health Group

One of the alternative treatments in prostate cancer, brachitherapy is based on the principle of placing radioactive sources inside the prostate tissue which subject the cancerous tissue to slow but continuous beam emission at low dosages.

One of the alternative treatments in prostate cancer, brachitherapy is based on the principle of placing radioactive sources inside the prostate tissue which subject the cancerous tissue to slow but continuous beam emission at low dosages. Compared with other therapeutic methods, brachitherapy has fewer side effects and it is particularly successful in carefully selected patient populations.

Prostate cancer is the most frequently observed type of cancer in men over the age of 50. Therefore, particularly in the case of those men with a family history of prostate cancer, it is recommended that they start regular screenings as of 40 years of age. Those men with no family history of the disease are recommended to start routine screening for prostate cancer as of 50 years of age. A review of the statistical data reveals that there have been more than 200 thousand newly-diagnosed cases of prostate cancer in the USA last year. Approximately 1 million cases of prostate biopsies taken over a period of one year have resulted in approximately 20 per cent of the cases being diagnosed with prostate cancer. It is possible to completely cure prostate cancer provided that the disease is identified in its early stages. However, because the disease does not cause much discomfort except for difficulty in urinating, the number of patients who apply to a physician at the

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Nigerians Venture to India for Healthcare

by PlacidWay

Middle-class Nigerians are venturing beyond African borders for affordable and quality healthcare services in destinations such as India, where family members may benefit from excellent, quality, and affordable treatments in a multitude of medical fields, including eye care, dental care, wellness programs, alternative treatments, cancer therapies, orthopedic surgical procedures, cardiac care, and chronic illness treatments.

It has long been known that the overall healthcare system in Nigeria has suffered in recent years caused by social and economic difficulties. Millions of Nigerians are seeking more adequate medical care or health care systems to treat infants, children or adults for a multitude of illnesses and disease processes, and they’re looking outside their own borders to do so.

Medical Travel for Nigerians Points to India
Health care services are extremely limited in this poor African country, leaving millions of families burdened by staggering costs of medical or healthcare, costs that prevent many from seeking any healthcare services whatsoever. Finding adequate and quality healthcare is also extremely difficult, and substandard products in technology and healthcare services adds to the burden. Because of such, Nigerians are looking for quality and affordable healthcare elsewhere.

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Mexico Medical Tourism

by PlacidWay

The Best in Neighborly Care

Many people don’t realize that dozens of Mexican cities south of the border offer American and international travelers the best of services for a multitude of medical services, procedures and techniques at affordable prices. Cost effective medical treatments south of the border in no way mean that such treatments are substandard – quite the contrary.

Mexico employs some of the most highly trained and experienced doctors and surgeons in the Western Hemisphere, found in cities such as Ensenada, Monterey, Tijuana, Cancun, Mexico, Mexico City, and Rosarita, just to name a few.  Accredited and experienced doctors and surgeons providing treatments in fields such as obesity surgery, orthopedics, cancer treatments, cosmetic and plastic surgeries, dental care, and stem cell technology can be found in high tech state-of-the-art medical facilities throughout Mexico.

Mexico has long been known as the ultimate tourist destination, attracting not only North Americans, but also visitors around the world to historical ruins of Aztec civilizations, pristine white beaches in Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlan, and entertainment for the younger crowd in Cancun. Visitors have long traveled to Mexico for deep-sea fishing opportunities off Veracruz and Cancun, but each of Mexico’s 32 states has tourist destinations that inspire and create awe, from the rocky cliffs of Acapulco to the ruins of Chichen Itzá or the hustle and bustle found in downtown Mexico City.

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Choosing an International Medical Provider: Making a List and Checking It Twice

by PlacidWay

When looking for medical providers abroad, a multitude of factors and considerations need to be addressed by each individual. Assessing the services, benefits, and drawbacks of any specific provider need to be fully researched by a medical tourist in order to gauge the quality of services and effectiveness of treatments. Medical travelers also need to take into consideration such things as location, services rendered, and patient care, post-op support and follow-up.

When looking for medical providers abroad, some of the first questions an individual may want answered include:

• Convenience – where is the facility located?  How will I get there?
• Customized services – will the facility be able to meet my specific needs?
• Acknowledging risks – what are the risks involved not only traveling to this destination, but of my specific surgical procedure or treatment? Is staff at this facility open and honest about all potential risks of such procedures or treatments?
• Providing unique solutions – will the facility be able to cater their services to meet my specific needs?
• Are they open to the prospect of working with me to solve my particular problem or issue?
• Quality of service – is this facility accredited and approved not only according to their country’s accreditation levels, but also by international accreditation facilities such as JCI (Joint Commission International)?
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Dental Tourism in Puerto Vallarta

by PV Smile

Don’t Forget to Smile!

Puerto Vallarta – land of sunshine and beachfront, colorful buildings and friendly people who know how to smile. What better place to travel for your dental needs to improve your own smile and take advantage of some of the most experienced and affordable dental care South of the Border. Sure, times are tough, but you have options. Every year, thousands of people visit this gorgeous city on the western coast of Mexico to find accessible dental care and services that include:

• Dental implants
• Porcelain veneers and crowns
• Root canal surgery
• Desensitizing treatments
• Tooth whitening
• Invisible braces

One such facility is PV Smile, located at Cornerstone Hospital in downtown Puerto Vallarta. Like many other dental clinics in Mexico, PV Smile offers state-of-the-art technology and high standards of professional care for patients from around the world. While specializing in restorative dentistry, staff at PV Smile also offers cosmetic and aesthetic dentistry that will give you that smile you’re looking for.

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