Stem Cell Treatment Saves Leg of Man With Diabetes

Bone Marrow Stem Cells Save Man's Leg

A man suffering from Diabetes and very close to losing his leg from gangrene has had that leg saved by stem cells taken from his own bone marrow. Bhadwhan Dass, a native of India, had his own stem cells injected into his leg in December, 2010.

Before the stem cell transplant, Bhadwan was facing an amputation of his whole leg. Dass was out of options as he had already gone through an unsuccesful bypass and angioplasty. The only options for Bhadwan were amputation or treatment with his own stem cells.

Looking at it from the patient's standpoint, it was probably a very easy decision for him to make. And so he chose the adult stem cell option.

180 ML was extracted from his bone marrow and later after processing, that 180 ml of bone marrow turned into 48ml of stem cells. These adult stem cells were injected into multiple parts of his leg.

From the full article, Dr. Mukesh Goel, chief cardiac surgeon of the hospital and hero of the moment:

"The stem cells create new blood vessels and improves blood flow, making the condition better"

The doctors say that the therapy's success will be known only in six to eight weeks, however, the amputation will be significantly reduced.

"The patient has already reported reduction in intake of pain killers and antibiotics. When he came, half of his leg was black and he needed amputation from his thighs. We hope we can now save some part of his leg," Goel said.

Rain On A Parade Ignored By Hero Doctor

Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) director V.M. Katoch recently said that stem cell therapy should be limited to research only. "ICMR's stand is very clear. The director has said that private hospitals should use the therapy for research, not for treatment," an ICMR official said.

Shame on Dr. Katoch. He was basically condemning Bhadwan Dass to having his leg amputated. Luckily, there are a few doctors out there like Dr. Goel who ignores this nonsense and worries about helping his patients first and foremost by treating Dass with his own stem cells in a simple procedure. We need more doctors like Dr. Goel.

'Cosby' Actress Educates About Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)

Remember Clair Huxtable of "The Cosby Show??" You remember, she was the lawyer as well as Supermom and married to Bill. One of the most popular TV shows in history and the reruns are still being shown as frequently as Law and Order on cable.

But back to Clair, as you may know, her real name is Phylicia Rashad. These days she is traveling around the United States trying to raise awareness of peripheral artery disease (PAD).

PAD is a disease that causes poor circulation in the legs because of fatty deposit (plaque) buildup in the lower arteries.

"That means there is poor circulation in the arteries leading to the heart and the brain," said Rashad, 60, who stopped by Miami Beach last week. "It doubles the risk of having a heart attack or stroke and quadruples the risk of dying from heart disease." It can also lead to gangrene and require amputation, a fate Rashad's aunt suffered.

The risk factors for peripheral artery disease are very similar to those of coronary artery disease.

The risk factors include:

• diabetes,
• high blood pressure
• high cholesterol
• smoking tobacco.
  
• They also include less-specific potential symptoms such as pain in the legs, thighs, buttocks and cramping when walking or exercising.

P.A.D. is not something most doctors check for during physical examinations. Therefore, many people don't know about it. It is estimated that 75% of Americans don't know what PAD is. The test for PAD is fairly simple, and usually must be requested, measures the Ankle Brachial Pressure Index, or the ratio of the blood pressure in the arms to the ankle.

Rashad is campaigning not only to raise awareness of PAD, but also to lobby the doctors to make it part of regular health screenings.


The treatment for P.A.D. is also similar to that of heart disease. It includes exercise and a diet low in saturated and trans fats and cholesterol, in addition to blood pressure and cholesterol-lowering medications. In extreme cases, stem cell therapy can be an alternative.

"Growing up, I remember thinking when people got older they developed diabetes "because" they got older, or ... a heart attack or stroke "because" they got older, not because there was a buildup of plaque in the arteries, not because there was an obstruction of flow in the blood in the arteries leading to the legs, not because there was P.A.D.," Rashad said. ""Make the connection: legs to heart to brain."

PAD is estimated to affect 8-12 million people in the United States. That isn't a small number. And if there is poor ciculation in the legs, there is a good chance there will be poor circulation in the coronary arteries too. So if you have a nagging pain in your leg or can't walk far without stopping to rest, please get it checked out as soon as possible.

Peripheral Artery Disease Helped By VesCell Adult Stem Cell Treatment

This week, I present Carla, a lovely woman who made the journey from Florida to Bangkok, Thailand to receive adult stem cell therapy to treat a lack of blood flow in her leg. This lack of blood flow (aka peripheral artery disease) had led to complications such as claudication, rest pain in her leg, and ulcers.

Facing the prospect of losing her leg due to her peripheral artery disease Carla didn't have much hope. She had exhausted almost all of her medical options- stents, bypass, Carla had been through them all. The doctor told her she was going to have to amputate her leg in the near future.

Carla thought there must be a better way. She went on the internet and searched for other options. That was when she found VesCell- adult stem cell therapy for heart disease and peripheral artery disease.

Carla didn't waste any time and filled out an application form. To make a long story short, Carla was with her husband and daughter on a plane destined for Bangkok less than 2 months later to receive VesCell adult stem cell treatment for her leg.

There, Carla underwent a simple, painless blood draw from her arm. From that blood, her own adult stem cells, were extracted and then multiplied until they were ready to be implanted back into Carla.

Since Carla was using her own stem cells, she had no fear. "What did I have to lose?" she exclaimed.

Carla's own adult stem cells were injected into her left leg in a non-invasive procedure at Praram 9 Hospital by Dr. Prasert Trairatvorakul, an American certified surgeon who is one of the first surgeons in the world to perform an adult stem cell treatment for peripheral artery disease.

Now, Carla is back home with her family in Florida and is thrilled with her improvement. There is a noticeable increase in blood flow through her leg, she doesn't feel as much pain at rest, her claudication isn't as bad, and it looks like she is no longer facing the amputation of her leg.

Carla wants to help others who are in the same boat as her and has volunteered to talk to others about her experience with VesCell adult stem cell therapy.

VesCell Adult Stem Cell Therapy - Back Again

This blog has been on an extended holiday, but the good news is it will now be back in action- at least 2 times per week (I promise :). Check back frequently for the most updated news on VesCell- Adult Stem Cell Therapy for Heart Disease and Peripheral Artery Disease. I'll also be touching on other news in the world of adult stem cells.

For those of you new to VesCell- my company treats patients with congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathy, angina, and peripheral artery disease with adult stem cells ie. the patient's own stem cells.

Today, we have just created a new website- please check it out and see what you think about our adult stem cell treatment. If you have any suggestions or criticisms about the new website, please leave them in the comments section or you can email me at jerry@vescell.com.

You are also welcome to email me if you have any questions or inquiries regarding VesCell adult stem cell therapy or adult stem cell therapy in general. Again, the email address is jerry@vescell.com - please feel free to write me for any reason and I will try my best to assist you.