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Running on Empty
By: Alidad Zadeh, D.O. Every fall, the same sentence walks into my exam room: “I’m just tired.” Summer ends, school starts, work compresses, and people who felt fine in July can’t keep pace by October. Most of them have already…
Mesenchymal Stem Cell Therapy for the Knee and Adjunctive Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
By Dr. Elton Gomez, Specialist in Regenerative Medicine. biohipercell@hotmail.com Intra-articular administration of mesenchymal stem cells is an emerging regenerative medicine strategy being studied, particularly for patients with knee osteoarthritis, cartilage deterioration, and inflammatory or degenerative joint conditions. The goal is…
Baja California Program Aims to Train Workers for Growing Health Tourism Industry
-Editorial Universidad Xochicalco and the International Coalition for Medical Tourism and Value Chain of Baja California have launched a training program aimed at preparing workers for the state’s growing health tourism industry. The five-month Health Tourism Diploma program is scheduled…
Don’t Wait Until You’re Thirsty
By: Dr. Alidad Zadeh, D.O. Every summer, patients come to my office for something that seems unrelated — a headache that won’t quit, dizziness on standing, cramping legs, a grandmother who suddenly seems confused. Often the answer is simple: they…
Epione Medical & Business Tower Opens in Ensenada, Advancing City’s Health Tourism Ambitions
-Editorial The Epione Medical & Business Tower, a 16-story facility combining medical services, business offices, and commercial spaces, was inaugurated Aug. 8 in Ensenada. The development, located along the Tijuana-Ensenada highway in the San Marino area, is being promoted as…
Medi-Cal Changes Set to Reshape Coverage and Eligibility in 2027
-Editorial Federal and state policy changes will alter eligibility requirements, health care delivery, and some benefits for certain Medi-Cal members beginning in 2027, while state officials said most members will not be affected. Medi-Cal, California’s Medicaid program, will implement new…
Experts Examine GLP-1 Medications’ Long-Term Impact and Access
-Editorial The rapid growth in the use of GLP-1 medications, including Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound, is reshaping the treatment of obesity and Type 2 diabetes while raising new questions about their long-term effects, access and affordability, medical experts said…
Regenerative Performance Enhancement for Businesspeople
By: Dr. Elton Gomez, Specialist in Regenerative Medicine. Today’s business leaders and entrepreneurs face demanding professional environments that require sustained energy, mental clarity, resilience, and the ability to perform under constant pressure. Long working hours, stress, inadequate recovery, and lifestyle…
Dendritic Spines and Neurodivergence: The Microscopic Architecture of Cognition
By: Dr. Elton Gomez, Specialist in Regenerative Medicine Dendritic spines are small neuronal protrusions that participate in synaptic communication, memory, learning, and brain plasticity. Their shape, number, and degree of maturation provide a window into understanding cognitive differences, neuropsychiatric vulnerabilities,…
How Weight Training and Exercise May Help Prevent Arthritis and Protect Joint Health
-Editorial Arthritis, a leading cause of disability worldwide, affects more than 528 million people globally, according to the World Health Organization. Osteoarthritis alone impacts an estimated 33 million adults in the United States, making it the most common form of…