Diabetes mellitus prevalence has increased immensely due to worldwide changes in nutrition and lifestyle and is currently estimated to affect 425 million adults in 2017 and to increase to 629 million patients by 2045. What is a Diabetic Foot Ulcer (DFU)? Diabetic foot ulcers are among the most common complications of patients who have […]
What is a Stroke? A stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted or reduced, preventing brain tissue from getting oxygen and nutrients. Brain cells begin to die in minutes, that is why it’s a medical emergency, and prompt treatment is crucial. Early action can reduce brain damage and other […]
What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a systemic skeletal disease that is characterized by low bone mass and microarchitectural deterioration of the bone tissue. It affects 44 million Americans and more than 200 million people worldwide. The main characteristics of osteoporosis are bone loss and microstructural degeneration. It causes the bones to become weak and brittle, […]
What is Parkinson’s Disease? Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a common progressive neurodegeneration disorder and the second most common neurodegenerative disease after AD, with a prevalence of approximately 1% in people over 60 years of age in industrialized countries. PD is a progressive nervous system disorder that affects movement. Symptoms start gradually, sometimes starting with a […]
What Causes an Infection? An infection occurs when another organism enters your body and causes disease. The organisms that cause infections are very diverse and can include things like viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites. You can acquire an infection in many different ways such as directly from a person with an infection, via contaminated food […]
What is Chronic Low Back Pain? Chronic low back pain is one of the most prevalent conditions causing a patient to seek medical attention and to miss days at work. Back pain can range in intensity from a dull, constant ache to a sudden, sharp, or shooting pain. It can begin suddenly as a result […]
Nearly 1 in 7 couples is infertile, which means they haven’t been able to conceive a child even though they’ve had frequent, unprotected sexual intercourse for a year or longer. In up to half of these couples, male infertility plays at least a partial role. Globally, up to 15% of couples are unable to have […]
What is Antiphospholipid Syndrome? Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) occurs when your immune system mistakenly creates antibodies that make your blood much more likely to clot. This can cause dangerous blood clots in the legs, kidneys, lungs and brain. In pregnant women, antiphospholipid syndrome also can result in miscarriage and stillbirth. There’s no cure for antiphospholipid syndrome, […]
Cardiovascular disease is a major target for many experimental stem cell-based therapies and mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are widely used in these therapies. Experimental and clinical observations indicate that transplanted MSCs secrete factors to reduce tissue injury and/or enhance tissue repair. Stem Cells in the Treatment of Acute Myocardial Infarction Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is […]
What is Cerebral Palsy? Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of disorders that affect movement and muscle tone or posture. It’s caused by damage that occurs to the immature, developing brain, most often before birth. It is one of the leading causes of childhood disability and affects the individual’s development and ability to function. CP […]