Despite the numerous conventional and alternative and complementary treatment options available for cancer the medical community continues to search for safer and more effective treatments. A relatively new area of study in cancer research is cell to cell communication and the role of exosomes. Exosomes are extraordinarily tiny vesicles used by various cells of the body for cell-to-cell communication. They …
Exosomes in the Treatment of Cancer
Despite the numerous conventional and alternative and complementary treatment options available for cancer the medical community continues to search for safer and more effective treatments. In recent year’s research on the pathological and therapeutic roles of exosomes has greatly increased. Researchers now recognize that exosomes play a significant role in pathology of many diseases and regulate numerous physiological processes including …
Exosomes for Vaccine Therapy in Human Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Despite the numerous conventional and alternative and complementary treatment options available for cancer the medical community continues to search for safer and more effective treatments. A relatively new area of study in cancer research is cell to cell communication and the role of exosomes. Exosomes are extraordinarily tiny vesicles used by various cells of the body for cell-to-cell communication. They …
Exosomes Alleviate Loss of Cartilage in Osteoarthritis Model
Stem cell therapy for osteoarthritis (OA) has been heavily researched. Numerous studies demonstrate that stem cells are safe and effective in the treatment of OA. With the advancement of stem cell research, extracellular vesicles (EVs) derived from stem cells have been discovered as a promising therapy for the treatment of OA due to their similar therapeutic function of stem cells. …
Exosomes and Their Effectiveness in the Treatment of Osteoarthritis
Stem cell therapy has been shown to be safe and effective in the treatment of osteoarthritis (OA). Osteoarthritis is characterized by chronic inflammation, destruction of cartilage and loss of extracellular matrix. Evidence from numerous clinical studies demonstrates that stem cells reduce inflammation which is a major contributor of cartilage degeneration during the progression of OA. With the advancement of stem …
Stem Cell Therapy Has Sicken People In Five States
In 2018, the CDC investigated the reports of several patients in multiple states who developed bacterial infections after receiving the ReGen Series stem cell products distributed by Liveyon, LLC. The CDC determined the infections were probably due to contaminated stem cell products after they found bacteria in a number of unopened vials obtained from multiple clinics. The ReGen Series products …
Adverse Events Tied to Exosome Therapy in Nebraska
An article published in December 2019 by MedPage Today reported that several individuals developed severe infections after receiving a placental derived exosome product in Nebraska. The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) stated that less than five patients became seriously ill and some developed sepsis. Specific details including the name of the product, source of donor placental tissue, and …
A Review of Two Cases of Patients Harmed by Intra-articular Stem Cell Injections
In December 2019, Taliaferro et al published an article entitled “Cash-Based Stem-Cell Clinics: The Modern Day Snake Oil Salesman? A Report of Two Cases of Patients Harmed by Intra-articular Stem Cell Injections”. The article was published in the Journal of Bone & Journal of Surgery Case Connector, a journal that provides information to orthopedic surgeons for the discovery and reporting …
Liveyon Labs Inc. Receives Warning Letter From FDA
In December 2019, 7 months after their initial inspection, the FDA sent a warning letter to Liveyon Labs, a major producer of umbilical cord derived tissue and other products in California, to take corrective action and become compliant with specific regulatory criteria. The FDA determined that Liveyon Lab’s human umbilical cord blood products PURE and PURE PRO qualify as drugs, …
Professional Athletes and Stem Cell Therapy
Despite claims in the media from bloggers, medical school professors and doctors alike that stem cell therapy doesn’t work and is not proven, this therapy is becoming recognized as a legitimate treatment option for a variety of conditions, especially orthopedic conditions. This is highly attractive to anyone with a musculoskeletal injury that hasn’t been resolved with conventional medicine and is …
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