Dr. McCoy, or plain old Bones to his buddies, please heal us all of our ailments. Dr. Crusher, use that medical tricorder like the healing virtuoso you are. Doctors Bashir and Phlox assist our EMH - Holo Doc in diagnosing just what’s wrong with us.
Motivational speaker and life coach, Tony Robbins, just came out with a new book. It’s entitled Life Force: How New Breakthroughs in Precision Medicine Can Transform the Quality of Your Life & Those You Love. It’s a massive volume - spanning over 700 pages. Some of the theories or concepts sound almost far future sci-fi - but many are either being regularly employed today or soon will be.
The science fiction magic of yesterday - gene therapy and healing and regenerating stem cells - is increasingly becoming the more accepted healthcare options of today. We hear of these astonishing things to heal us - and it can be pretty confusing, even to us savvy Star Trek fans. C’mon. Let’s talk medical marvels.
What exactly is Regenerative Medicine?
Regenerative medicine may be defined as the process of replacing or "regenerating" human cells, tissues or organs to restore or establish normal function. ... Regenerative Medicine refers to a group of biomedical approaches to clinical therapies that may involve the use of stem cells.
Future Of Healthcare Podcast: The Compelling Promise of Regenerative Medicine