Human stem cells restore movement in monkey after spinal cord injury After four failed attempts, researchers have finally figured out how to place a graft of human stem cells into a monkey’s spinal cord to create new cells and promote healing. There were a number of challenges that slowed the success—surgery required a large amount … Read more
A study has found that bone marrow transplants can restore nerve cell damage in mice with Friedreich’s ataxia (FA), forming new nerve cells and improving movement. FA is a genetic disorder caused by an FXN gene mutation for frataxin. Frataxin is a protein that allows the mitochondria in cells to function properly. Without Frataxin, energy … Read more
Beike Biotechnology and Better Being Hospital Reaffirm Partnership to Start 2016 The end of 2015 and beginning of 2016 hosted some important meetings between the management of Better Being Hospital (BBH) and their cell therapy provider, Beike Biotechnology. The 4th quarter of 2015 started with Dr. Ice of BBH visiting Beike’s state of the art headquarters in Shenzhen, … Read more
Here at Beike Biotechnology we believe in a holistic approach to health and rehabilitation. Therefore, when patients arrive to Better Being Hospital and receive our stem cell treatment they can also receive a therapy that is focused on improving balance, muscle strength, pain reduction and supports better management of neurological conditions. Due to the relaxing … Read more
This month the Beike Headquarters was treated to a visit from Dr. Augchara Yaovapak, or more simply known to Better Being Hospital patients as Dr. Ice. Within Beike and Better Being’s continued collaborations, Dr. Ice acupuncture specialist will help oversee patient’s medical forms and build their stem cell treatment plan following Beike’s recommended protocols. While … Read more
Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause for deaths globally. Recent studies show that allogeneic mesenchymal stem cells are able to restore endothelial function in heart failure by stimulating progenitor cells. Research such as this marks a significant turning point in the manner that heart failure is treated. What causes heart failure Heart failure is caused by a … Read more
The obvious need for stem cell research and increasing public support has been highlighted regularly the last few years, and the reality is that this ‘future treatment’ is available now. More recently however, adult stem cell advocates are urging U.S. lawmakers to pass a re-authorization bill that would continue funding for cell transplant programs that … Read more
July marks Cord Blood Awareness Month. With around 360,000 babies born every day, the amount of cord blood available has skyrocketed in the past decade. Cord blood banking is becoming an increasingly popular choice for expectant parents for their children to use in the future. So, what is cord blood banking and why is it … Read more
Stem cell treatment is regularly in the news around the world. Mostly the topics revolve around safety, efficacy, or ethics. Lately however, the price of these treatments has also been highlighted. Our stem cell provider, Beike Biotechnology, recently released their new stem cell therapy protocol in hopes of cutting treatment cost. Other treatment providers in the … Read more
At Better Being Hospital one of the first questions Dr. Torsak asks patients is, “How is your diet?” While this may sound strange to some, it is a vital question when it comes to treating chronic conditions systemically. In addition to being monitored by a team of nutritionists, our patients receive cooking classes to learn … Read more
According to new research on Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), a patient’s diet is a leading factor in the development and treatment of this devastating motor neuron disease. Evidence of Fungal Infection in Cerebrospinal Fluid and Brain Tissue from Patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis was found. ALS has now been proven to be due in part at … Read more