009-What Is Vitality?

07/08/20 • 34 min

In this episode, our host Dr. Trevor Turner, RMSK interviews Dr. Allan Mishra (https://stanfordhealthcare.org/doctors/m/allan-mishra.html?utm_source=local&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb), an Orthopedic Surgeon at Stanford responsible for groundbreaking research in platelet rich plasma. They discuss his concept of Vitality and how it relates to patients that seek to be treated Optimally.
In this episode, we discuss key themes in Dr. Mishra's latest book found on the Amazon store or here: (http://daretobevital.com/) with core concepts about purpose, hope, time, toughness, sleep, fitness, closeness, and service as the essential building blocks for people to live their best possible lives. This work is a result of Dr. Mishra's search for a scientifically valid biomarker to help us define the notion of Vitality.
Have more questions? Do not hesitate to check out our updated research based library where we accumulate the best scientific evidence from around the world for orthopedic applications of PRP (https://www.georgiaboneandjoint.org/prp-educational-library/) and stem cells (https://www.georgiaboneandjoint.org/bmac-evidence-based-literature-library/). Or check out our blog (https://www.georgiaboneandjoint.org/blog/) or book online: https://www.georgiaboneandjoint.org/book-appointment/.

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008-Plasma to Beat COVID-19

In this episode, our host Dr. Trevor Turner, RMSK discusses convalescent plasma and how it can help us win the war against COVID-19. Also called passive antibody therapy, this idea is a Call-To-Action for all survivors of the coronavirus pandemic who want to pass on their immunity to those currently fighting for their health, their families, their coworkers, and even their lives.
We go through historical examples of how convalescent plasma has helped us in the past including influenza H1N1, SARS-CoV1, Ebola, MERS, and others. Then we move on to discuss the FDA's position on using plasma of survivors, how the process works for the patients, current leaders in the field, and where the ongoing clinical trials are in the United States. There is a special emphasis on NYC, the epicenter of the cornovirus outbreak in the US.
Have more questions? Do not hesitate to check out our updated research based library where we accumulate the best scientific evidence from around the world for orthopedic applications of PRP (https://www.georgiaboneandjoint.org/prp-educational-library/) and stem cells (https://www.georgiaboneandjoint.org/bmac-evidence-based-literature-library/). Or check out our blog (https://www.georgiaboneandjoint.org/blog/) or book online: https://www.georgiaboneandjoint.org/book-appointment/.

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010-Stem Cells in Low Back Discs

In this episode, our host Dr. Trevor Turner, RMSK interviews Dr. Sairam Atluri (https://www.stemcures.com/dr-sairam-atluri-pain-management-doctor), an Interventional Pain doctor proving that Stem Cell Therapy works in Discs in the Low Back by completing the first prospective clinical trial for chronic low back pain. https://www.facebook.com/stemcures
In this episode, we discuss key concepts such as: how effective are these injections? Are they safe? How common are complications like discitis, and how serious are they? How is this changing the way spinal pain is treated compared to traditional treatments like therapy, medicines, steroid injections, and surgery? How long do the results last?
Have more questions? Do not hesitate to check out our updated research based library where we accumulate the best scientific evidence from around the world for orthopedic applications of PRP (https://www.georgiaboneandjoint.org/prp-educational-library/) and stem cells (https://www.georgiaboneandjoint.org/bmac-evidence-based-literature-library/). Or check out our blog (https://www.georgiaboneandjoint.org/blog/) or book online: https://www.georgiaboneandjoint.org/book-appointment/.