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SAN DIEGO, July 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Global Institute of Stem Cell Therapy and Research (GIOSTAR), the worldwide leader in stem cell research, is pleased to announce the outcome of a COVID-19 patient treated using stem cells. Led by Chairman and Co-Founder Dr. Anand Srivastava, GIOSTAR received approval for the treatment under the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) “expanded access for compassionate use” program. As of July 14, 2020, there have been more than 13 million COVID-19 cases and over 500,000 deaths worldwide. Contending with a Grim Prognosis Under the direction of GIOSTAR Medical Director Dr. Prabhat Soni, a 53-year old male patient suffering from COVID-19 pneumonia was admitted to Saint Michael’s Medical Center in Newark, New Jersey, under the care of Dr. Richard Miller, MD, Chairman, Department of Pulmonary Medicine. The patient’s condition worsened over the course of the standard treatments, along with convalescent plasma therapy. He went into septic shock and his

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis and it affects millions of people on the world. The disease brings about the ultimate destruction of synovial joints. For the patients, quality of life is reduced because of the loss of movement and function and, as the disease progresses, pain from the joint increase to become continuous, even occurring at rest. Underlying the disease is a loss of the normal homeostasis of the joint, generally leading to excessive catabolism relative to anabolism. The arthritic joint can, however, demonstrate apparent repair mechanism, although these often result in overactive but aberrant production of bone and cartilage in the form of osteophytes. OA was previously thought of as a wear and tear process. More recently it has been defined, not as a single condition, but rather a common complex disorder with three groups of risk factors: genetic, constitutional (aging and obesity) and local (biomechanical consequence of joint injury, joint laxi

GIOSTAR Plans to Treat COVID-19 With Stem Cells

Diabetes is a type of devastating disorder, currently affecting millions of people around the world. The disease can primarily be categorized into type 1 as well as type 2 diabetes. The former one has primarily associated with the destruction of insulin-producing beta cells. The later form of diabetes, most commonly being identified to be as type 2-diabetes is generally characterized with the acquisition of insulin resistance; a condition is often associated with reduced secretion of insulin, further leading to the progressive decline in the functional attributes of beta cells. Accordingly, researchers are actively looking forward to developing a novel therapeutic solution that can be helpful in reducing the insulin dependency of the patients; if not completely at least the progression can be stopped to the great extent. However, there has been a very little awareness about how cell replacement therapy is important in producing enough number of beta cells and minimizing insul

Osteoarthritis routinely abbreviated as OA, is a common joint disorder mostly affecting middle age or elderly people. Classically, the condition was thought to be due to overuse or high pressured joints, but it has recently to be understood as the abnormality, associated with the entire joints, involving different parts such as cartilages, joint lining, ligaments and bones. The condition primarily symbolizes the breakdown of the cartilages; the tissue that is padded between the two bones for the ease of movement and lubrication. It as well specifies the deterioration of tendons, ligaments and various degree of inflammation of the joint-lining also called as synovium.   The OA is mainly prevalent for knee joints although it can be widespread to any joints of the body such as joints of hands, spine, hips and toes. However, life time risk of development of osteoarthritis is about 46% for knees, due to their weight bearing nature. Knowing your condition about Osteoarthritis

Currently, healthcare system is facing variety of challenges globally; finding an effective diabetes treatment is one of them. Diabetes is the Simplest version of the metabolic diseases with very remote risk factors; which are yet to be pinpointed. The symptoms of this mysterious disease can be controlled but cannot be cured completely. However, the promises made by science of regenerative medicines and stem cells, have given a new hope to the medical fraternity.             Stem cells are the unique precursor cells of the body, with the great potential to differentiate into variety of cells, on demand. This property of stem cells can as well be applied to the diseases like diabetes, wherein human body is in crisis of insulin producing beta cells; more commonly known as the pancreatic cells. This facet of regenerative medicine has sparked great interest in many scientists in order to achieve a hallmark therapy for diabetes with the help of stem cells. What is Diabetes? D

San Diego, California-based Global Institute of Stem Cell Therapy and Research, a leader in stem cell research, has announced that they have received an approval for a COVID-19 clinical trial, led by their Indian American medical director Dr. Prabhat Soni. GIOSTAR will conduct the trial using stem cells to treat COVID-19 patients under the approval of the United States Food and Drug Administration “expanded access for compassionate use” program, said a PRNewswire report. The institute is exploring a promising alternative approach to the devastating disorder, which leverages the anti-inflammatory properties of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). According to Soni, the investigation is based upon two decades of stem cell research by GIOSTAR’s Indian American co-founder, chairman and chief scientific officer Dr. Anand Srivastava. The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in unprecedented disruption, with more than 3 million cases and 200,000 deaths reported worldwide as of May 1, 2020, a f

Lifestyle changes have welcomed various health concerns like overweight, reduced bone density, infertility, etc.; which are indeed responsible for variety of underlying dangerous conditions such as arthritis. It has been estimated that around 50% people, over the age 65 can have arthritis. Hence, indeveloped countries, arthritis can be one of the leading health issues, which need to be tackled well within time to avoid increased social economic burden. Arthritis can be categorized as an inflammatory, joint disorder; affecting multiple joints at a time. The condition has more than 100 subdivisions, with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis as the most common forms. It is simply known to be a slowly progressive disease, affecting persons of any age groups; although women are known to be more prevalent than men. Our joints are made up of joining of two bones to allow easy movement. These joints are being protected with the underlying tissue named, cartilages. The cartil

Stem cells therapy is a futuristic treatment option; getting predominant due to its ability to cure variety of deadly, debilitating disorders, with the theory of regeneration . Medical fraternity is more keen to understand the potential of these mighty cells and the hurdles that need to be taken over, before implementing these options as a routine treatment . In reality, there is no seen or unseen limit to cure different types of diseases . These stem cells have thecapacity to make breakthroughs in any disease; if the route of administration is fine tuned . Many clinical studies are on the way and have been channelized to assess maximum recovery and many of them have already been approved . An autologous application of stem cells , isolated from bone marrow has been the most trusted and widely accepted treatment modality . These were the first stem cells that were isolated from the human body and processed in the laboratory to be utilized for many cancer patients . Since

With lot of evidences obtained from various clinical studies, it has now been quite obvious that there is a possibility of paraplegic individuals, with complete paralysis of lower part of the body of walking again. It was not a very long time that some individuals with complete and/or partly paralyzed body were being treated as good as vegetables, being confined to the bed without any possible conventional treatment option. However, with the help of stem cell therapy, it is possible to effectively bring them back to the life. Stem cells are the preliminary cells of our body with the ability to produce multiple cells of different tissues. In a diseased condition, like paralysis neuronal cells are damaged or weakened forcing them to be dormant without any functional contribution. Since, these neurons are not able to conduct any messaging information to their associates, a patient experience a complete or partial vegetative state of the body. Stem cells, when extracted from other

Almost every living being has to go through a process of ageing, and human being are also not an exception. Today, good appearance has become more than a necessity; as it makes one’s overall personality very impressive and positive. Ageing population of developed countries, is spending millions of dollars to look young and attractive. However, nothing works out at some point of time and you tend to accept your ageing, at the same. Ageing is actually associated with lot of physical and emotional changes in your body. The skin and muscles become loose due to lack of elasticity, Wrinkles cannot be avoided to some extent, but their appearance can be delayed with the help of latest technological development. Stem cell therapy has been recently identified to be the modern, yet alternative approach to delay the process of ageing, naturally yet effectively. Stem cells are the youngest cells of our body, with the ability to differentiate into cells of different tissue specific origi

Kidneys being one of the vital organ of our metabolic system, we cannot afford to make them nonfunctional, due chronic kidney disorders . As we all know, in some of the developed countries, on the go life style has forced many people to be suffering with life threatening disorders, such as heart attack, high blood pressure and chronic diabetes can have major impact on normal functioning of our kidneys . In this regard, although demand for kidney transplant is increasing across the globe, there is still a scarcity of suitable donated organs to fulfill this growing demand . In such scenario, stem cell therapy can be helpful in offering alternative therapeutic solution to people with kidney disorders . In the studies related to further analysis of number of cells involved in kidney functioning, it has been evident that a type of cell identified to be renal progenitor cells is responsible for structuration of nephrons, that are primary responsible for proper kidney functioning .

Cerebral Palsy state describes neurological condition that affect movement and muscles tone of posture. Signs and symptoms of this disorder appear during infancy or preschool years. It is now a common disability witnessed amongst children. In this disability, the damage is caused to the certain part of brain, voluntary or involuntary movement. In some extreme cases, both can be affected. Cerebral Palsy is not contagious, or not get worsen with age. Therefore, people with this disorder continue a normal life with causal life expectancy. In many cases, a good quality of life can be also expected due to availability of common and timely treatments. Common cerebral palsy treatments include:   If a child suffers from this disorder, therapeutically treatment starts in early years of life or soon after being diagnosed for this disease. 1)      Physical therapy This is one of the common treatments are provided in most part of the countries. In this, core focus is on stren

There are many types of cancer treatment depending upon the type of cancer and at how advanced level it is. While some cancer has only one type of treatment, most people have to undergo a combination of treatment including surgery with chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy. Also, available are treatments like:- 1)      Immunotherapy 2)      Targeted therapy 3)      Stem cell transplant 4)      Hormone therapy. Let's have a peek into these treatments to know more about them:- 1) Surgery As a treatment for cancer, surgery is a process in which a surgeon removes cancer tumors from the body. Surgery could be open surgery or minimally invasive surgery. In the open surgery, a large cut is made by the surgeon to remove the tumor, a few health issues and maybe some nearby lymph nodes. While in the invasive surgery the surgeon makes few small cuts. It takes less time to recover in this kind of surgery, then open surgery. 2) Radiation therapy In this kin