The potential of SCs to replace dead or damaged cells in any tissue of the body heralds the advent of a new field of medicine that is delivering cures for diseases now thought to be untreatable

Stem cell therapy represents a promising avenue for the treatment of disorders like

Q1: What are stem cells?
Answer: Stem cells are class of undifferentiated cells that are able to differentiate into specialized cell types .They have the unique properties of self renewal and differentiation. Differentiation property of stem cells help them to form another type of cell with more specialized function such as brain cell,  red blood cell or muscle cell and also the entire organ. During the foetal development, cells divide, migrate, specialize and form the organ. After birth, stem cells are also present in bone marrow which can be used to treat various diseases.

Q2: Which disorders can be treated using Stem Cells?
Answer: Currently stem cells are being used successfully to treat various (disorders) diseases like Cerebral palsy, Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic brain injury, Paralysis, Brain Stroke Osteoarthritis, Autism etc. Apart from this, stem cells can be used to treat liver disorders and Diabetes.

Q3: How is Stem Cell Therapy carried out?
Answer: Stem Cell therapy is a very simple and painless process.Mesenchymal stem cells are injected directly into the synivial fluid in the knee. The whole process is carried out very carefully under sterile conditions.

Q4: Risks factors involved in Stem Cell Therapy?
Answer: This treatment dose not involve any kind of bleeding or scar formation as it is a simple process not involving any kind of surgery. The patient needs to be admitted only for 2-3 days.

SPINAL CORD INJURY

Worldwide, an estimated 2.5 million people live with spinal cord injury (SCI), with more than 130,000 new injuries reported each year. Spinal cord injury (SCI) causes damage to nerve cells which is beyond repair. The effects of SCI depend on the level of the injury and can lead to paralysis (quadriplegia/paraplegia), loss of sensation, dysfunction of the bowel and bladder etc. There are no fully restorative therapies for SCI as yet.

Spinal cord injury causes a loss of neurons and glia, inflammation and demyelination. Transplantation of stem cells into injured spinal cord restores the lost function mainly through trophic factor secretion and the remyelination of axons and generation of new neurons and oligodendrocytes. This leads to significant improvements in sensory and motor functions like power in arms and legs, coordination of movements and improved bowel and bladder control etc. we have done more than 25 cases of Stem Cell Therapy for Spinal cord injury.

Osteoarthritis Are you suffering from Osteoarthritis?

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common joint disorder, caused by 'wear and tear' on a joint and a leading cause of chronic disability, in large due to knee and /or hip involvement.

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Stem Cell Therapy : a promising treatment
 In the 21st century when pioneering medical treatments are being discovered there are still certain diseases due to which the patients have to suffer the disability throughout the life. One such disease is Osteoarthritis.

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common joint disorder, caused by 'wear and tear' on a joint and a leading cause of chronic disability, largely due to knee and /or hip involvement. In OA, cartilage breaks down and wears away and the bones rub together, causing pain, swelling, and stiffness. OA cannot be cured. It will also most likely become worse over time. Physiotherapy and pain relievers can improve your pain and make your life much better.

After many years of research and clinical trials carried out in western countries, Stem Cell Therapy is being considered as the most potential treatment to treat Osteoarthritis.
Answer to your queries:

How does Stem Cell Therapy help in treating osteoarthritis?
Mesenchymal stem cells have the capability to differentiate into chondrocyte, osteoblast, and adipocyte lineages and thus can help in regeneration and maintenance of articular cartilage and repair the chondral and osteochondral lesions.

Cerebral palsy
Cerebral palsy is a disease due to brain injury occurring at the stage of active brain development. Due to the improper development of nerve cells, the ability of nerve cells and muscles to control movements and posture is lost. This results in involuntary muscle movement, seizures, impairment of sight, hearing or speech, difficulty with walking, muscle tightness or spasms and abnormal sensations and perceptions. One has to depend on physiotherapy and medication. However the hope for the total recovery of the patient is lost.

Stem cells travel to parts of the brain that have been damaged, improve blood flow in the brain. They restore or preserve the function of motor neuron, promote angiogenesis and neurogenesis at the injured site and compensate for the lost cells. Over time, they take on the characteristics of the cells around them and are able to multiply.

Autism
Autism is a developmental disorder that appears in the first 3 years of life, affecting the brain's normal development of social and communication skills. It is characterized by social impairments, communication difficulties, restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior. The exact cause of autism is still not known. Recent research indicates that it could be a combination of genetic and environmental factors, affecting brain development; before, during or soon after birth. In some cases, children with autism have shown hypo perfusion (a reduction in the oxygen supply to the brain) and immune dysregulation,

Stem cells travel to parts of the brain that have been damaged, improve blood flow in the brain. They restore or preserve the function of motor neuron, promote angiogenesis and neurogenesis at the injured site and compensate for the lost cells. Over time, they take on the characteristics of the cells around them and are able to multiply.

How the stem cells work in  treating Autism ?

Answer: Current research shows that areas of the brain that govern memory formation, neurotransmission and the release of the hormone oxytocin are damaged in people who have autism. Stem cells travel to parts of the brain that have been damaged, improve blood flow in the brain, replace damaged neurons and promote angiogenesis and neurogenesis at the injured site. Till date remarkable improvements are seen in autistic patients treated with stem cells.

CORD BLOOD BANKING                                                         
 What is Cord Blood Banking?

Cord blood banking is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to save new born child’s cord blood stem cells for potential medical uses. Having cord blood saved can be lifesaving or life-changing for your family, and ensures that these cells are immediately available to your family if ever needed.
If you don't recommend your patients to bank  baby's cord blood, it will be discarded after birth.

How is Cord Blood Used in Medical Treatments?
Breakthrough medical research has now shown that the umbilical cord blood and cord tissue are one of the richest sources of stem cells, which have a high potential to treat over 75 serious ailments and many more critical ailments in the future through stem cell therapy.

Most importantly, cord blood stem cells of your baby, apart from being a perfect match for your child, also carry the potential of 25% match for an existing or future sibling thus protecting the entire family from future ailments

Cord blood is showing potential in research to treat conditions that have no cure today—like cerebral injury and autism.
How is Baby's Cord Blood Collected?
Collecting cord blood is a simple, safe, and painless procedure that usually takes less than five minutes. Cord blood is collected immediately after your baby is born. After the umbilical cord has been clamped and cut, the remaining blood in the umbilical cord is drawn into a collection bag. The collection procedure is safe for both the mother and baby and can be performed after vaginal or cesarean births. 

Are cord blood stem cells different from other stem cells?
Yes, cord blood stem cells are biologically younger and have unique qualities and advantages compared to other stem cell sources like bone marrow:

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