'Stem Cells have the greatest impact when
patients receive pre implantation immune conditioning and enhancement protocols!
However the current maze requires some careful consideration!
Hyperbaric Oxygenation mobilizes and elevates the patient’s circulating
stem cells. American Journal Physiology - Heart and Circulatory
Physiology (Nov 05)] reports a single 2-hour exposure to HBOT at 2 ATA
doubles circulating CD34+ progenitor stem cells (primordial cells
targeted to salvage and restore damaged structures); and at approx.
40-hours HBOT: CD34+ cells increases eight fold - 800%!
‘Hyperbaric Oxygenation primes the body and provides a fertile platform
for mobilizing the patient’s own circulating stem cell capacity whilst
preparing the body for further stem cell implantation techniques’.
Hyperbaric Oxygenation
provides the available fuel and acts as a catalyst to the underlying
central issue of damage (hypoxia). Hyperbaric Oxygenation activates
dormant and inactive nerve cells hastening recovery.
Lokomat
(Robotic Gait Assisted Walking) and other forms of intensive physical
therapy including Median Nerve Stimulation drives functional
reorganization and recovery – patients with brain and spinal cord injury
have the capacity to retrain and reconnect function’ - Dr Mal Hooper
HyperMED.
Stem cells are one of the most fascinating areas of medicine today. This promising area of science is also leading scientists to investigate the possibility of cell-based therapies to treat disease, which is often referred to as regenerative or reparative medicine.
The final frontier in the treatment of complex degenerative neurovascular disorders including brain and spinal cord injury is focused on
‘repair and functional restoration’.
This involves the use of growth factors to promote axonal sprouting, activation of idling and non-functional neurons whilst promoting neovascularization (new capillary formation) of damaged areas. Research efforts to bridge spinal cord and brain cell lesions are also underway experimentally, using transplanted tissues and bridging devices.
Developing biotechnology techniques and DNA restructuring show incredible promise, but the exquisite topographic organization of the ascending and descending nervous system pathways including the brain and spinal cord provide an extremely difficult hurdle still to be overcome. Success in these reconstructive efforts will undoubtedly overlap with the best outcome being the patient with capability to improve ‘neurovascular’ support into the damaged regions.
The extent of neurovascular deterioration can be significantly diminished with early and continued HBOT implementation. HBOT will provide a fertile neurovascular platform for emerging stem cell implant procedures and techniques using DNA restructuring. The dynamic impact of these and future procedures again, will be dependent upon the integrity of the underlying supporting neurovascular bed.
The objective of HyperMED Australia is to raise the awareness of HBOT coupled with Stem Cells applications to promote the best possible outcome for our patients.
Stem Cells are NOT a magical bullet and not recommended as a 'cure all'; however Stem Cell application may well be the missing link; coupled with appropriate medical strategies that could make the incredible difference in the quality of life and existence of an individual. Used appropriately Stem Cells will ultimately change the management of virtually all degenerative disease including acute and chronic injury.
Stem Cells require an active neurovascular bed to replicate and differentiate and coupled with HBOT together with appropriate physical therapy (robotic neuro-rehabilitation) and the emerging new frontier of biotechnology restorative medicine, will undoubtedly revolutionize the plight of those suffering from brain and spinal injury; and numerous other forms of crippling neurological and vascular disorders.
For further information regarding the availability of Stem Cells (Umbilical Cord Blood) contact Dr Hooper on +61 3 9650 3136 or email
stemcells@hypermed.com.au
