Stem Cell Cure Hope For Back Pain

Stem Cell Cure Hope For Back Pain

Stem Cell Research Trial for Back Pain

Note: This Story was originally published by BBC News In November 2006

A patient’s own stem cells could soon be used to cure chronic back pain, say researchers.
The team from the University of Manchester hope their treatment will be available within three years.

They are perfecting a way to rebuild the soft shock-absorbing discs which separate the vertebrae in the spine.

Damage to these intervertebral discs (IVDs) is a common cause of debilitating …

Cervical Discogram – Test Report

Cervical Discogram – Test Report

Cervical Discogram Report

I was told not to drink any fluids or eat any food for 2 hours prior to my procedure. I took this advice seriously as I didn’t want to get nausea or throw up with needles stuck in my Neck.
Arrival at the Imaging Center
I arrived at the outpatient scan center, filled out the typical mountain of paperwork and releases.  Here sign this… blah blah.  Who can really read and understand all that fine print …

20 Ways Hospitals Overcharge Patients

20 Ways Hospitals Overcharge Patients

Here is how to find a Medical Biling Advocate in your State who can help you keep from being taken advantage of by Hospitals.  Keep in mind these Advocates may charge fees.  Medical Billing Advocates of America.

Note:  We are in no way associated with this company nor are we paid referral fees.  We have not used these services, but you might want to consider them.
First edited and published by the Hospital Accountability Project of the Service Employees International Union. This project is …

Is Your Brand of Fish Oil Really Safe?

Is Your Brand of Fish Oil Really Safe?

An American Fork-based nutritional supplements maker is among eight companies targeted by a California environmental group over their alleged failure to warn consumers that 10 of their fish oil supplements contain toxic chemicals that can cause cancer and birth defects.

Twinlab Corp., which has 320 workers in American Fork, was accused in a lawsuit filed Tuesday by Mateel Environmental Justice Foundation and two environmentalists of misleading consumers about the levels of polychlorinated biphenyls, or …

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