UCLA Researchers published April 12 in the journal PLoS Pathogens, demonstrates for the first time that engineering stem cells to form immune cells that target HIV is effective in suppressing the virus in living tissues in an animal model, said lead investigator Scott G. Kitchen, an assistant professor of medicine in the division of hematology and oncology […]
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Cytori Fat stem Cell Co to launch clinic in Bahamas for Heart Research… Receives large investment support . Cytori has proprietary equipment that allows a patient’s own fat (yes fat a rich reservoir of regenerative cells) to be washed and cleaned then re-injected into the body to stimulate repair. This treatment is currently not FDA
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Read more on the exploding field of biologics in sports medicine. Treatments initially aimed at getting pro athletes back on the court sooner & being used on our weekend warriors to help with pain & return to activity.
With the 2012 Summer Olympic games in London approaching, athletes around the globe are giving their best to make the team & reach their dreams. The UK Track & Field Olympic Team has been training in Sunny San Clemente, CA. Recently we had the team Doctor, Noel Pollock here with athletes to observe our treatments
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A recent study out of Taiwan indicates that alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) may be beneficial in treating obesity and high cholesterol. Alpha-lipoic acid, also known simply as Lipoic Acid (LA), is available as an over-the-counter nutritional supplement and has been used nutritionally and clinically since the 1950s for various diseases and conditions. It has been researched extensively
Our colleague and friend from NY Dr Devi Nampiaparampil was just featured on Dr OZ show demonstrating botox injections for Migraines. This FDA approved treatment is approved by most insurance companies and relaxes tight muscles that often cause migraines. The discovery came when patients being treated for wrinkles noticed their headaches were gone! The treatment takes a few
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Researchers in Korea reported in the journal Pain that the use of Radiofrequency Ablation applied to nerve branches of the knee may be beneficial in treating knee joint pain due to chronic osteoarthritis. Radiofrequency Ablation uses heat generated by radio waves to destroy specific nerves and interfere with their ability to transmit pain signals. Radio waves are
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Los Angeles Lakers All-Star Center Andrew Bynum visited his knee specialist during NBA All-Star weekend to receive a Synvisc injection into his right knee. Synvisc, one of several viscosupplements available, is an FDA-approved natural substance that serves as a lubricant when injected into the knee and mimics natural joint fluid. It has been proven safe
A new study out of Italy recently published in Blood Transfusion outlines the benefits of platelet-derived growth factors for improving tissue regeneration in the field of non-surgical orthopedic care. Twenty-seven patients, aged between 18 and 81 years, with a diagnosis of degenerative joint disease lasting for more than 1 year were treated. The patients were
A new research study published in the American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation reveals that treatment of knee joint osteoarthritis with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) benefits patients more than commonly used Hyaluronic Acid injections.  The study references Dr. Steven Sampson’s initial pilot trial and is an example of the ever expanding research on new applications for
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