When Should Stem Cell Transplants Be Considered for MPN Treatment?
Dr. Jeanne Palmer, an MPN specialist, discusses when a stem cell transplant is an appropriate treatment option and provides an overview of how risk is assessed in MPN patients. Dr. Jeanne Palmer is a hematologist specializing in myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) and bone marrow transplant at the Mayo Clinic in Arizona. Dr. Palmer also serves as […]
Perinatal Stem Cell Society Calls Emergency Session to Garner Industry Support for FDA
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The Perinatal Stem Cell Society has organized a workshop Nov. 3 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. and streamed to unite the biologics industry and work with the FDA towards a patient-centered goal. “I called this one-day workshop so the industry can partner with the Food and Drug Administration to find solutions that will enable […]
The Journey of a Cancer-Fighting Stem Cell Therapy
Frontiers in Medicine 2022 gathered Stanford Medicine’s scientific and philanthropic communities in the historic Frost Amphitheater to explore a future of medicine that is both innovative and human-centered. A future that harnesses AI and big data to transform how we deliver care. A future where knowledge of human biology at a cellular, molecular, and genomic […]
Emulating the heart – Developing blood stem cells to treat cancer
Making stem cells from a patient’s adult cells – rather than human embryos – is one of the holy grails in modern medicine treatments. New research brings us two steps closer. *** All content on NationalStemCellTherapy.com is for informational purposes only. All medical questions and concerns should always be consulted with your licensed healthcare provider.
Searching for a Spina Bifida Cure Part 1 – The Promise of Stem Cells
The first ever in utero stem cell treatment for spina bifida is the culmination of decades of work from UC Davis surgeon-scientist Diana Farmer. This novel fetal surgery at UC Davis Children’s Hospital could change the life of a developing baby with spina bifida, who otherwise could be born paralyzed from the waist down. In […]
The role of stem cell transplantation in MPNs
In this video, Ruben Mesa, MD, UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center, San Antonio, TX, highlights the role of stem cell transplantation (SCT) in myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs), emphasizing its importance in myelofibrosis (MF) and factors to consider when selecting patients for transplant. This interview took place at the third annual Texas MPN Workshop […]
ANDREWS MEDICINE AND CELLTEX THERAPEUTICS CORPORATION JOIN FORCES TO BRING CUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGIES TO ATHLETIC INJURIES
HOUSTON, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — James R. “Jim” Andrews, MD, Chairman and CEO of Andrews Medicine of Pensacola, Florida, and David G. Eller, Chairman and CEO of Celltex Therapeutics Corporation of Houston, Texas, announced today that together they will form a new biotechnology company to bridge the divide between stem cell research and the […]
FDA Loses Stem Cell Therapy Lawsuit
Dr. Bill Johnson of Innovations Medical in Texas explains the decision the FDA made in 2018 regarding stem cells and how it restricted their use in the United States. Watch this short video for the good news regarding the ruling that the Federal Court recently made. Video Transcript: Hi. I’m Dr Bill Johnson of Innovations […]
Are Stem Cell Injections Covered by Medicare
Stem cell injections are a popular treatment for various conditions, but are they covered by Medicare? The answer is maybe. Medicare will cover stem cell injections if they are considered medically necessary and if the patient receiving the treatment meets certain criteria. However, here is some important information from Dr. Centeno that you should be […]
One Man’s Spinal Cord Injury & His Approach To Recovery with the Help of Stem Cells
Amazing story of a man who was in a motorcycle accident and was told he was paralyzed. Here’s a glimpse of his journey to healing and the use of stem cells to help his recovery. Video Transcript: I was desert racing in Nevada, Vegas to Reno and on a dirt bike, 500 mile race and […]