Albertalice
Stories (120)
Filter by community
Diabetic Neuropathy: Types, Causes, and Symptoms
One of the most critical parameters for diabetes control is regulation of sugar consumption as high blood sugar levels can lead to nerve injuries throughout the body; this is known as Diabetic Neuropathy (DN). The condition damages the vasa nervorum (small arteries) that supply blood to the peripheral nerves. It mainly affects the legs and feet.
By Albertalice2 years ago in Lifehack
Stem cell therapy for sports injuries
Sachin Tendulkar’s Tennis Elbow, Sania Mirza’s ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), Saina Nehwal’s knee-injury - sportsmen sustain several injuries and traumas throughout their careers. In fact, former midfielder, Franck Ribéry is famous for having sustained a whopping 72 sports injuries in his entire career.
By Albertalice2 years ago in Lifehack
All About Cerebral Palsy’s Related Conditions
There’s more to cerebral palsy than motor and cognitive impairment. The most common childhood disorder, Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a neurological condition that affects motor and cognitive function. Children with Cerebral Palsy require some form of care all their lives, and need to be empowered to manage their lifestyle choices to accommodate their disabilities. Having said that, it is important to keep in mind that CP is a non-progressive disorder, its symptoms do not worsen or aggravate with time.
By Albertalice2 years ago in Lifehack
Side Effects of Stem Cells
Don’t we all read the side-effects of any medication or therapy we may have been prescribed for a particular illness or disease? Whether it’s a common cold, or a more serious condition like a neurological disorder, as patients (and caregivers) we do our own homework!
By Albertalice3 years ago in Lifehack
Home exercises to strengthen your back and reduce back pain
Around 60-80% of adults endure back pain at some point during their lives. As normal and common as this sounds, the fact remains that back pain needs correction. Now before you invest in an expensive chiropractic chair that we all know will just remain in a corner after a while, consider investing 15 minutes of your time every day to support your back.
By Albertalice3 years ago in Lifehack
Stem cell therapy for spinal cord injury
Around the world, nearly half a million suffer spinal cord injuries every year. Often regarded as the most devastating and crippling of neurological conditions, an SCI can lead to weakness, loss of muscle function, and even lack of sensation in the body.
By Albertalice3 years ago in Lifehack
All about dementia - causes, symptoms, treatment
When an elderly person over the age of 65 years starts to forget things and gets easily confused, it might be a good idea to get a medical evaluation for dementia. Put simply, dementia is an umbrella term used to describe a group of diseases that lead to a decline in cognitive function, logic and analytical thinking. Ultimately, dementia leads to the complete deterioration of the individual’s independence and ability to lead an independent life.
By Albertalice3 years ago in Lifehack
Role of stem cells in regenerative medicine
Stem cell therapy is more than just a ray of hope! It may just be the answer (and cure) we have been waiting for. Regenerative medicine, as it is alternatively known, has been gaining significant ground in clinical testing and therapeutic applications. Because of this, medical practitioners are now recommending stem cell therapy as a viable and effective treatment plan for several neurological conditions, cardiovascular ailments, bone and cartilage diseases, cancers, etc.
By Albertalice3 years ago in Lifehack
Infantile spasms: symptoms, causes and treatment
Infantile spasms represent a rare form of seizure disorder that affects very young children. First diagnosed in 1841 infantile spasms’ average age of presentation is four months of age. However, there have been cases where symptoms appear in a child as young as one month of age, and a few up to the age of 2 years.
By Albertalice3 years ago in Lifehack
Early childhood developmental milestones - all you need to know
From the moment your child is born, your world begins to revolve around them. That first smile, the first time they roll over, the first time they crawl, the first they sit up, the first time they stand, their first steps, their first words - so many firsts to look forward to.
By Albertalice3 years ago in Lifehack
Stem cell therapy in India
Stem cell therapy in India Stem cell therapy, alternatively known as regenerative medicine, has shown incredible potential in recent years when it comes to treating neurological conditions. It helps in repairing or restoring function of diseased, dysfunctional, and/or injured tissue by injecting stem cells (or their derivatives).
By Albertalice3 years ago in Lifehack
Types of Stem Cells
Types of Stem Cells The more we read about stem cells the stronger is our belief that it might be the answer to so many medical conditions. Used in stem cell therapy (regenerative medicine), stem cells help in repairing or restoring function of damaged, dysfunctional, and/or injured tissue
By Albertalice3 years ago in Lifehack
