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<\/p>\nRegenerative medicine is becoming more and more important to the field of medicine as a whole.\u00a0 It is comprised of harnessing the body\u2019s natural products to help heal various ailments.\u00a0 Stem cells are the most well-known form of regenerative medicine in the general population.\u00a0 However, after years of research, there are many other forms of regenerative medicine that can be used on their own or in addition to stem cell therapy.\u00a0 Utilizing regenerative medicine may one day replace traditional treatments such as prescription medication and surgery.<\/p>\n
After stem cells were discovered, there was a significant amount of funding and research poured into the cause.\u00a0 As more research was being done on stem cells, it became evident there were other biologics naturally made that could contribute to the healing process.\u00a0 This includes everything from growth factors and cytokines to the products of conception. Products of conception are sourced from consenting donors who are undergoing a scheduled c-section – these include umbilical cord tissue and amniotic fluid. Stem cells can also be derived from the patient’s own bone marrow or adipose tissues.<\/p>\n
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While stem cells are unique in their ability to differentiate into any kind of tissue in the body, they are not the only healing components in the body.\u00a0 Regenerative medicine utilizes the body\u2019s own products to help regenerate damaged tissue.\u00a0 This can come in the form of platelet-rich plasma therapy,\u00a0 umbilical cord tissue or other types of stem cell therapy.\u00a0 There is little to no downtime for the patient after undergoing the procedure, and very few risks are involved.\u00a0 In addition, while regenerative medicine is still being studied, there have been phenomenal patient testimonials.<\/p>\n
Regenerative medicine offers countless benefits for patients.\u00a0 One of the main benefits it offers is the ability to make stem cell therapy even more effective.\u00a0 Regenerative therapies can be used with stem cell therapy, or on their own.\u00a0 When used in conjunction with stem cell therapy, there tend to be even more positive results.\u00a0 In addition, regenerative therapy offers patients a therapy with far fewer side effects than prescription medication or surgery.\u00a0 Prescription medication can lead to dependence, abuse, and even addiction.\u00a0 Surgery always involves the risk of complications, which could leave the patient worse off than when they started.\u00a0 The biggest risk in regenerative medicine tends to be the therapy, not helping the patient improve.\u00a0 However, far more often than not, patients do see a significant improvement.<\/p>\n