Regenerative Medicine: Building a Better, Healthier Body - Paperback

by Theodore E. Harrison M. D. (Author)

This book introduces the reader to the new field of regenerative medicine: a multidisciplinary specialty that uses the body's own repair mechanisms to functionally heal previously irreparable tissues or organs. The author first explains the mechanisms of regenerative therapy and the use of modalities like stem cells and platelet-rich plasma. He then goes on to give descriptions of regenerative techniques already in clinical use today, such as the Vampire Facelift, snoreplasty, the O-Shot and and prolotherapy.. He devotes another section of the book to the many therapies that are still in testing, but about to break out into the mainstream. These include cures for COPD, sickle cell disease, congestive heart failure and many more diseases for which today's medical paradigm can offer only temporary or palliative measures. The book ends with a section on the problems and challenges confronting regenerative medicine and the huge potential for new cures. This is an easily accessible book despite the technical topic. At 29,000 words it is not a lengthy treatise. Dr. Harrison explains all concepts clearly and includes a glossary and more than 60 illustrations. It is indexed for quick reference.