13 Unique Experiences in the Cayman Islands

The largest of the three Cayman Islands, this Caribbean oasis sets the bar high when it comes to safe, luxurious travel with stunning artistic, culinary and natural experiences.

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5 myths about stem cells debunked

It can be challenging to determine fact from fiction when it comes to researching stem cells. This article aims to debunk five common myths about stem cells.

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Can CBD increase stem cell migration and proliferation?

Numerous studies are now underway to tie cannabis and stem cells into powerful therapy for those in need.

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Can stem cell therapy help stroke victims?

This post briefly explains how a stroke occurs and how stem cell therapy may benefit stroke victims.

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Can stem cells help athletes?

A brief description of how stem cell therapy may be able to help athletes.

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Can stem cells help kidney disease?

This post aims to explain how mesenchymal stem cells might have the ability to treat kidney disease.

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Can stem cells treat diabetes?

A brief description of how stem cells may be able to treat diabetes.

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Cayman Islands COVID-19 Travel Requirements

The borders of the Cayman Islands are now open for fully vaccinated travelers!

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Multiple Sclerosis - What you should know

Are people with Multiple Sclerosis more prone to severe Coronavirus related illness? Having a compromised immune system could potentially increase one’s risk of developing severe Coronavirus symptoms. This article aims to answer this question as well as describe the actions MS patients should take to mitigate risk.

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DVC Stem: Advanced Stem Cell Therapy Clinic in Grand Cayman

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Eddie Hall rejuvenates with stem cell therapy in Grand Cayman

Eddie "The Beast" Hall received an infusion of over 300 million cord tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells at DVC Stem.

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Exosomes: Biological function, clinical potential & utility

Exosome therapy is gaining popularity in the field of regenerative medicine. So what are exosomes? Are they a viable treatment option? How are exosomes related to stem cells?

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HSCT for MS in 2022: Does the immune system need to be forcefully reset?

This article will explain what Haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) involves, its benefits/risks, and how it may or may not be helpful for certain neurological conditions. It will also compare mesenchymal stem cell therapy (MSCT) with HSCT including the benefits and risks of both treatments.

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How does fasting affect stem cells?

Although it has been long known that a lower caloric diet contributes to longevity in humans, it is now understood that fasting can switch the metabolism from using glucose as fuel to using fatty acids. This shift seems to trigger our stem cells to become more active and regenerative.

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Is Stem Cell Therapy Safe?

A summary of what stem cells are, how they are used and if they are safe.

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Is stem cell therapy regulated?

This post aims to explore the processes behind stem cell regulation.

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MS Patient Experiences Amazing Improvement after Stem Cell Therapy

Matthew visited DVC Stem in October 2019 for an infusion of 300 million cord tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells.

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MS Patient Post-Treatment Testimonial

MS Patient and MS Fitness Challenge Charity founder Dave Lyons tells us about how he feels 2 years after his first stem cell infusion here at DVC Stem.

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Maria's Progress (MS / Neuropathy Patient)

DVC Stem patient Maria showcases her improvements just days after receiving 300 million cord tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells.

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Mesenchymal Stem Cell Therapy (MSCT) for Liver Disease

Liver disease has had an increasing incidence and has become a troubling cause of death in more people each year. It accounts for over 33,500 deaths in the U.S. alone every year. Unfortunately, past treatments for damaged or diseased livers have been plagued with issues. Treatments are often rarely available, too expensive, or come with large costs of quality of life for patients. However, advances in stem cell treatments have created a new path toward regaining their health for patients with liver disease.

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Mesenchymal Stem Cell Therapy (MSCT) for Lupus

Stem cell therapy may be one of the most promising new dimensions of medicine for the treatment of Lupus, especially for people who do not respond well to more traditional forms of treatment.

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Mesenchymal Stem Cells & the Blood-Brain Barrier (BBB)

 Modern studies suggest that Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) when administered intravenously, can cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB) leading to various regenerative effects

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Michael Armand Hammer receives stem cell therapy

Michael Armand Hammer is an American businessman and real estate developer. He is the only grandson of industrialist and philanthropist Dr. Armand Hammer, who is best known for his building of the Occidental Petroleum Corporation, the 12th largest corporation at the time of his death in 1990.

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Mike's Progress (MS Patient)

This article focuses on MS patient Mike. Mike received an infusion of 300 million cord tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells at DVC Stem in February, 2021. This patient story includes his testimonial for DVC Stem as well as a few progress videos sent to our clinic by his wife showcasing his recent improvements.

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My third stem cell treatment for Multiple Sclerosis

Stem cell therapy results have been extremely positive so far, with approximately 75% of Multiple Sclerosis patients reporting significant improvement within 3 months of treatment, and showing little to no signs of regression out to 18-24 months. Our full Multiple Sclerosis study results are expected to be published later this year.

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Patient Success Stories - Jennifer (MS Patient)

Multiple Sclerosis patient Jennifer chose DVC Stem for her third stem cell treatment.

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Short term improvements of Mesenchymal Stem Cell Therapy

There are multiple articles online that discuss the science behind how stem cells work. We thought of taking a different approach, explaining how stem cell therapy makes a patient feel (physiologically and mentally) — both in the short term and long term.

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Stem Cell Therapy for Alzheimer's

Stem cell treatment for Alzheimer's Disease aims to replace the damaged cells with healthy stem cells which can grow on their own, hence, creating new healthy brain cells.

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Stem Cell Therapy for COPD in 2022

Learn more about how stem cell therapy may be able to help Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Chronic Bronchitis & Bronchial Asthma.

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Stem Cell Therapy for COVID-19

Cord tissue-derived MSCs (Mesenchymal Stem Cells), have been shown to improve post-acute COVID-19 symptoms by significantly decreasing inflammatory cytokines, modulating the immune system, and improving recovery times.

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Stem Cell Therapy for Lyme Disease in 2022

Explaining the relationship and possible benefits of stem cell therapy for Lyme Disease.

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Stem Cell Therapy for Parkinson's Disease in 2022

Explaining the relationship between stem cell therapy and Parkinson's.

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Stem Cell Therapy for TBI

A summary of TBIs and the potential for stem cell therapy treatments.

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Stem Cell Therapy, A Multiple Sclerosis Breakthrough in 2022?

Stem cell therapy may be able to positively impact Multiple Sclerosis patients. Mesenchymal stem cells have the ability to reduce inflammation and modulate the immune system, both of which may be extremely beneficial for MS patients.

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Stem Cell Therapy, An ALS Breakthrough in 2022?

The premise of stem cell therapy for ALS aims to improve the diseased microenvironment. While stem cell transplants are unable to replace diseased motor neurons directly in ALS patients, transplanted stem cells secrete neurotrophic factors and differentiate into supportive cells, such as astrocytes and microglia, generating a neuroprotective milieu that can slow degeneration of motor neurons.

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Stem Cell Therapy: A Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment Breakthrough in 2022?

Stem cell therapy has become increasingly popular as a therapeutic opportunity for Rheumatoid Arthritis patients due to mesenchymal stem cells unique capacity to modulate the immune system.

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Stem Cell Therapy: A Crohn's Disease Breakthrough in 2022?

Stem cell-based therapy is one of the promising new treatment options for refractory IBD and Crohn's Disease Patients. Studies have shown that stem cells may be able to greatly improve patient symptoms without the exorbitant recurring costs of traditional medications.

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Stem Cell Therapy: Breakthrough Anti-Aging Treatment?

Can stem cell therapy cure aging? This article looks at the possible benefits of stem cell therapy in regard to slowing the aging process and its rise in popularity throughout 2022.

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Stem cell therapy: path the treatment

This post explains where we obtain our stem cells from, in detail.

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Stem cell treatment for Crohn’s Disease: A Case Study

In Crohn's patient, human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell implantations led to significant improvement in bowel movements, abdominal discomfort, and blood per rectum. The subject was able to cease steroid medications following treatment and note a sustained increase in quality of life.

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Stem cells key in beating COVID-19 says MS Patient

DVC Stem patient Matthew Murry has shared a video where he states that his previous stem cell therapy played a crucial role in helping him overcome COVID-19.

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Study finds stem cells for stroke safe & effective

New study has found mesenchymal stem cells to be both a safe and effective treatment option for stroke.

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The Cost of Stem Cell Therapy in 2022

This article explains the costs associated with different stem cell treatments, what will impact the price, and why stem cell therapy may be a good alternative to traditional medications.

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The MS Fitness Challenge

DVC Stem is partnered with The MS Fitness Challenge, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.

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Tyler Heid's amazing story

Tyler came to DVC Stem in hopes of changing his life for the better.

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Types of Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs) and their Mechanisms of Action 

Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are one of the most researched types of cells for regenerative stem cell-based therapies. This is due to their diversified capabilities that can lead to promising outcomes in a variety of different conditions. This article outlines the three most common sources of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) as well as their primary mechanisms of action (how they work).

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What are Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs)?

Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are adult stem cells isolated from different sources that can differentiate into other types of cells. In humans, these sources include; bone marrow, fat (adipose tissue), umbilical cord tissue (Wharton’s Jelly), or amniotic fluid.

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What is Stem Cell Therapy? - An Overview

Stem cell therapy is a form of regenerative medicine designed to repair damaged cells within the body by reducing inflammation and modulating the immune system. This phenomenon makes stem cell therapy a viable treatment option for a variety of medical conditions.

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What is stromal vascular fraction?

Stromal vascular fraction explained by the experts at DVC Stem.

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Mesenchymal Stem Cell Therapy for Severe COVID-19

A recent research article published in "Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy" conducted by Lei Shi et al. has summarized the recent progress of mesenchymal stem cell therapy for COVID-19 and highlighted that mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) can serve as a therapeutic tool to regulate the overactive inflammatory response caused by COVID-19.

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