Clearwater Health News (Florida, United States)

Emerging stem cell therapies could reduce the long-term costs in caring for heart attack and stroke patients.

Narconon Suncoast Rehab Center is daily battling the increasing drug problem which now causes more drug deaths per year than fatal traffic accidents.

LifeWorks Wellness Center has unveiled a new service for patients called enhanced external counterpulsation (EECP).

Narconon East US Drug Rehab Centers tackle the Oxycontin prescription drug abuse epidemic as 33 pain clinic doctors are arrested in South Florida.

Narconon Georgia salutes stably recovered graduates during National Recovery Month and shares some of their success stories. Their Narconon program boasts a 76% success rate that is four times higher than the international average.

Narconon East US Centers celebrate National Recovery Month with over 45 years of drug-free alcohol and drug rehabilitation and graduates of the program living long productive drug-free lives.

Narconon Freedom Center takes Drug Prevention Education to the county fair engaging people of all ages talking about the 10 myths of drugs and giving away booklets, DVDs and T-shirts.

Clearwater, Florida – Sun Dental Labs is now offering CAD design services. Sun Dental Labs is a worldwide full service dental laboratory.

Citing trademark infringement, Adidas sent a “cease and desist” notice to the creators of miStrengthCoach iPhone fitness app, saying it is too similar to Adidas’ miCoach running app, forcing them to change the name to EliteStrengthCoach.

Narconon East US reports the Narconon Centers in their sector are experiencing a prescription drug abuse epidemic and that the prescription drug commonly abused is Oxycontin®, one brand name for the opiate oxycodone.

Narconon Suncoast Rehab Center, Hernando County Florida, gives the warning signs for the most abused prescription drug they treat at their center called Oxycontin.

Brown fat, a type of abdominal fat, could be used to treat obesity and its related disease states.

The potential of stem cell treatments moves forward with a third FDA-approved human trial using stem cells.

Veterinary use of stem cells is common for treating musculoskeletal problems, and research continues to define the treatment’s potential.

The second US human trial using embryonic stem cells begins, focused on macular degeneration.

There are several sources of stem cells. Stem cells derived from fat or adipose tissue is a current, popular source.

Using strong medication to control back pain can lead to problems.

A study at Henry Ford Hospital will be helpful in analyzing the quality of blood stem cells as gene delivery vehicles for therapeutic purposes.

Researchers find what may be the key to understanding how a stem cell can differentiate into other cell types.

A symposium focused on platelet-rich plasma will be held in September 2011 in Toronto.

A Boston study finds that induced-pluripotent stem cells are very similar to embryonic stem cells – a debated topic among researchers.

A popular treatment among professional athletes is growing in use among ordinary people.

Cloning hair is another advancement of stem cell technology.

Cutting-edge treatment may help wounded soldiers heal more quickly.

A fitness program with high-intensity exercise is most effective for decreasing risk of cardiovascular disease. Starting younger helps even more.

An attempt to liberalize France’s strict ban on embryonic stem cell research fails.

Weight management doctor adds internationally acclaimed Hypnotist to his office

Medical research continues to find new treatments that may help avoid surgery.

Bursitis, a painful inflammation of the fluid-filled sacs surrounding joints, can usually be treated without surgical intervention.

Recent media attention on athletic uses of stem cell therapy make many think it is a new procedure. In fact, various stem cell techniques have been in use for some time.

“Editing” diseased genes has the potential to treat previously incurable diseases.

Platelet-rich plasma as a musculoskeletal therapy is growing in popularity. A study will examine its effect in relieving knee pain.

Converting human skin cells into neural tissue may lead the way to repairing damaged nerves.

Choice Wellness of Clearwater salutes Men’s Health Month and their purpose of early detection with Testosterone Level Testing and a 15 minute consultation at no charge.

Studies show that the Acai berry has potent antioxidant effects. Adding this and other nutritional supplements to a smoothie or protein shake can help ensure proper supplementation in a readily efficient manner.

As the population ages and the number of knee joint replacement surgeries increases, alternatives are being sought.

Choice Wellness Founder Brent Agin M.D. empowers patients and gives them more choices with the original in-house Trim Wellness Café serving optimum health with the latest natural therapies.

Sun Dental Labs – Clearwater, Florida - Suntech® custom implant abutments were named in Top 25 Implant Products for 2011 in Dentistry Today Magazine. Sun Dental Lab is a full-service dental laboratory serving dentists and labs worldwide.

Intervertebral disc disease is a common problem associated with chronic low back pain. Stem cell therapy may be an effective treatment.

Platelet-rich plasma can be an effective treatment for musculoskeletal conditions. Adding a matrix graft technique can increase the effectiveness.

An update of recent developments in the US’s first human trial of embryonic stem cell therapy.

Stem cell therapy and platelet-rich plasma are becoming popular treatments for athletic injuries. Will ‘banking’ stem cells today provide for future therapies?

The use of platelet-rich plasma in sports medicine is growing beyond that boundary.

A nagging injury can cripple an athlete’s career. Stem cell therapy may speed healing, keeping professionals in the game longer.

Stem cell therapy is shown to improve healing, but could it enhance athletic performance?

With one in three people being diagnosed with cancer during their lifetime, the Volunteer Ministers relayed on May 13th to show that “Something can be done about it.”

Will regenerating and recycling knee tissue replace the total knee placement surgical procedure?

As Americans get heavier and our children get heavier, their chance of having coronary artery disease and diabetes in later life grows as well.

As technology in stem cell therapy advances, athletes will be more likely to reach out and embrace any medical technology that may help improve their career.

Professional athletes have used platelet-rich plasma to treat injuries for many years. Will the use of stem cell therapy gain the same acceptance among professional and amateur athletes?