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Archive for July, 2010

CCSVI Treatment in India: Pros and Cons

Sunday, July 18th, 2010

The debate on CCSVI and Multiple Sclerosis is still ongoing. However, Multiple Sclerosis patients across the globe have started seeking the Zamboni Procedure for CCSVI. If you are considering CCSVI treatment in India, the below mentioned analysis of the benefits and risks of our CCSVI Program in India, will be helpful.

CCSVI Treatment in India

Benefits of CCSVI treatment in India:

• Liberation treatment for Multiple Sclerosis is still in its experimental phase. The procedure had no approval from the FDA, as of December 2010. Therefore, it is offered at very few places. We are offering CCSVI treatment for MS in India and several other locations.

• Medical Tourism Co is working with an experienced neurosurgeon to offer CCSVI Treatment in India. He is a well-informed surgeon who closely monitors the worldwide developments associated with CCSVI, and has been to a popular clinic in Poland for gaining first-hand knowledge and experience in CCSVI.

• CCSVI treatment in India is offered at a pre-screened, state-of-the-art hospital. The hospital has one of the first neuro-sciences team in the world to offer this treatment. The team consists of neurologists, neurosurgeons, cardiologists, and radiologists.

• English-speaking medical staff is available in major Indian hospitals.

• The cost of MS treatment in India is affordable. We are offering it at US$ 5600-7500. Stents will be charged separately.

• Long waiting lines in their countries may have disheartened many MS patients across the globe, but for such patients India is the ideal option. We offer the treatment on immediate basis.

Disadvantages of CCSVI Treatment in India:

• Traveling may be difficult for many MS patients.

• Medical tourists should have a valid passport and visa for traveling to India.

Passport and visa assistance is provided to the wiling patients. We take special care of patient comfort and convenience and try to provide the best quality treatment for CCSVI in India, making pleasant experience for our clients.

Stem cell treatment in India for Orthopedic diseases

Thursday, July 8th, 2010

Stem cell therapy is emerging as a promising option for the treatment of many diseases and serious medical conditions. Patients treated by these ‘Master Cells’, have reported encouraging initial results. The capability of stem cells in treating serious medical diseases and conditions like Type 1 diabetes mellitus, Parkinson’s disease, cardiac failure, muscle damage neurological disorders etc. is being explored widely.

Stem cell treatment in India for orthopedics

One such potential use of stem cell is in treating orthopedic conditions. For people considering Stem cell treatment in India for Orthopedic diseases, the following information could be of help:

Stem cell basics:

• Stem cells are the undifferentiated founder cells of the body.

• Such cells have a remarkable potential to differentiate into various other types of cells.

• When a stem cell divides, it can either remain unchanged or, if induced, give rise to a more differentiated cell such as a muscle cell or blood cell.

• Stem cell therapy is a form of regenerative medicine in which these cells are introduced into the damaged tissue of the body. They regenerate and replace the damaged cells of the human body, thereby curing the diseases or conditions.

Orthopedics conditions that are treated using stem cells

Stem cells have multiple usages in orthopedics. One of its major uses is in the area of bone regeneration especially where bone loss, bone union, or fusion is required. Some of the important areas are:

• Arthritis

• Cartilage regeneration

• Tennis elbow

• Head and shoulder pain

• Avascular necrosis (AVN)

• Spinal Fusion

• Non-union bone gaps

• Fracture healing in case of extensive damage that cannot be healed via the normal biological process.

• Spinal Cord injury

• Intervertebral disk regeneration

• Injuries of ligaments or tendons

The procedure overview:

• Mesenchymal stem cells extracted from the patient’s iliac crest are used for treatment.

• Bone marrow is collected from the patient’s body using a needle and syringe.

• The marrow is then centrifuged to extract the stem cells.

• These extracted cells are inserted into the site of injury.

• On reaching the site, the stem cells differentiate to become the desired cells.

Highlights of Stem cell treatment in India for orthopedics:

• Renowned orthopedic surgeon of India.

o Has received training and experience from England, USA, Germany, Switzerland, Australia, and Singapore.

o Has done more than 2500 knee and hip replacement surgeries.

o Is the author of many publications.

• 200-bedded hospital that specializes in orthopedics and joint replacement.

o State-of-the-art facilities.

o Well-equipped with modern equipments.

o English speaking medical staff.

Stem cell therapy in India for orthopedics is an easy and affordable option for patients across the globe, who find it unaffordable in their home countries. Many patients who have undergone stem cell treatments in India have reported reassuring results.