Episode #1066
Mel Gibson & Dr. Neil Riordan
Books mentioned
Stem Cell Therapy
Mentioned by Mel Gibson & Dr. Neil Riordan · at 00:58:32
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MSC
Mentioned by Mel Gibson & Dr. Neil Riordan · at 00:58:32
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Actor and filmmaker Mel Gibson joins stem-cell researcher Dr. Neil Riordan to discuss experimental treatments using umbilical-cord mesenchymal stem cells in Panama. They cover potential applications in autoimmune disease, multiple sclerosis, autism, heart failure, musculoskeletal and spinal-cord injuries, along with clinical research, safety, regulation, and treatment logistics.
What they talked about
- Mel Gibson's father's stem cell treatment in Panama
- How mesenchymal stem cells reduce inflammation and stimulate repair
- FDA regulation and lack of approval in the US
- Treatment for autoimmune diseases like MS and rheumatoid arthritis
- Spinal cord injury recovery case with near-full function
- Difference between embryonic and adult stem cells
- Athletes like TJ Dillashaw using stem cell therapy
- Availability via CellMedicine.com and RMI clinic
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