Stem cells first came to the attention of the general public some years ago, when a political battle over federal funding of embryonic stem cell lines raised temperatures across the political spectrum. Media coverage focused on the drama of polarized politics even then, and many people still don’t know exactly what stem cells are, where they come from, and how they...
Stromal vascular fraction (SVF) doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue, but don’t let that stop you from considering its many benefits. SVF is a newer form of stem cell therapy that is made up of stem cells harvested from adipose tissue (fat) found in our bodies. What’s exciting about Stromal vascular fraction is that it offers renewed hope for people who...
The field of stem and regenerative therapy continues to promise new and exciting developments to address many of today’s most challenging diseases. By unlocking new scientific discoveries or reaching new biological understanding, scientists and doctors give hope. This hope can naturally lead to many questions for patients and/or their loved ones looking for answers, and most importantly, solutions or treatments...
Although treatment with stem cell therapy has been around for decades, it is still widely misunderstood. You may even feel confused about it yourself. One common source of confusion is what stem cells actually are and where they originate. Located throughout your body, stem cells have the unique ability to transform themselves into several different types of cells through the process...