Dr David Greene MD

Rheumatoid arthritis is a very common condition that affects many people throughout the United States. In fact, almost 23% of the population has been told at some point that they suffer from rheumatoid arthritis. It is a very painful condition that is considered a leading cause of work disability among adults in the United States, added Dr. David Greene Arizona . In addition, many people with rheumatoid arthritis find themselves limiting their social activities due to pain and experiencing a diminished quality of life. Fortunately, there are ways to manage rheumatoid arthritis and help improve a patient’s quality of life. Rheumatoid arthritis is considered an autoimmune disease. This is because it occurs when the body’s immune system attacks healthy joint linings. It tends to affect both sides of the body, not just one. And, in addition to affecting the body’s joints, other parts of the body may be affected as well such as the lungs, heart, skin, eyes, blood, and nerves. Many people wh...

Acute pancreatitis can cause a sudden onset of abdominal pain that does not go away over time. It can be caused by several factors, but the over usage of alcohol is a large contributor.  Dr. David Greene Arizona added that Stem cell therapy is now being explored as a treatment for patients suffering from acute pancreatitis pain.    What is Acute pancreatitis? - Acute pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas. It is painful, develops quickly, and can, in some cases, be fatal. Some mild cases resolve without treatment, but severe, acute pancreatitis can trigger potentially life-threatening complications. The mortality rate ranges from less than 5% to over 30%, depending on how severe the condition is and if it has reached other organs beyond the pancreas.  The pancreas is a long, flat gland located behind the stomach in the upper abdomen. It produces digestive enzymes and hormones, which regulate how the body processes glucose, for instance, insulin. The most co...

ALS disease is named after New York Yankee first baseman Lou Gehrig who developed it in 1939. More formally known as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), is a neurodegenerative disease of an unknown cause that is characterized by degeneration of motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord. It often moves very quickly from weakness in limbs to progressive paralysis and eventually, respiratory failure added Dr. David Greene R3 Stem Cell CEO. It typically occurs in the forties through seventies. is caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. It has been very difficult to find effective treatments for ALS. What are Stem cells? - Stem cells are the body’s own cells from which all other cells with specialized functions are generated. These daughter cells either become new stem cells or differentiate into specialized cells (blood cells, brain cells, heart muscle, etc.) There are several sources of stem cells: Embryonic stem cells : come from 3 – 5 days old embryos. These are...

People often don’t think about arthritis affecting the ankle joints but, if you have experienced it, you will know that it is extremely painful. As a weight-bearing joint, it makes sense that movement will be restricted. The joint will become stiff, swollen and, pain may be intense. Arthritis of any joint is unpleasant, to say the least, but when it affects the weight-bearing joints, it impacts life greatly. Diagnosis is paramount as there are many different types of arthritis, added Dr. David Greene R3 Stem Cell CEO. Two of the most common arthritic conditions are detailed below: Osteoarthritis – often known as wear and tear arthritis as it breaks down cartilage and this causes the bones to grate against each other. It is an unpleasant sensation and leads to stiffness and a loss of movement. Although in the foot region, it is the big toe most commonly affected, it can also affect the ankle joint. Rheumatoid arthritis – this is an auto-immune disease where the immune system attacks th...

Diabetes is a condition in which the body either does not make insulin or does not respond to insulin, in order to regulate blood sugar. Initially, most people do not exhibit symptoms that are associated with diabetes. However, the early stages of the disease are the most important for diagnosis, added Dr. David Greene R3 Stem Cell CEO. When diabetes is allowed to go uncontrolled, and symptoms begin to show, it is a sign permanent damage may be happening. Yearly trips to your general practitioner that include blood panels are important steps for catching diabetes early before it has a chance to cause permanent damage.  Understanding the causes of diabetes is an important factor in preventing the condition from occurring in the first place. There are certain factors that cause diabetes which is out of any person’s control. However, there are other factors that are well within a person’s control. According to Dr. David Greene Arizona , some of the most common causes of diabetes inc...

The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body. Because of its extensive range of motion, it’s susceptible to injury and pain. The shoulder can hurt after it has been injured or for no apparent reason, added Dr. David Greene R3 Stem Cell CEO. And though most shoulder problems are relatively short-lived, the pain is sometimes indicative of a more complex issue.  Pain in the shoulder is common during sports or workouts but that doesn't last long. But the pain that does not go away or the pain that occurs with every activity indicates that the key issues are irritated enough that they are sending pain signals even without motion. This degree of inflammation precedes more structural injurie such as tears of the tissue or early arthritis, added Dr. David Greene Arizona . Treated early, full rotator cuff tears and eventual arthritis can be prevented.  Shoulder arthritis pain can be managed well with medicines but that is not a permanent solution as it will only provide relief fo...

When your immune system mistakenly attacks your body is called an autoimmune condition, added Dr. David Greene R3 Stem Cell CEO. The immune system normally guards against germs like bacteria and viruses. When it senses these foreign invaders, it sends out an army of fighter cells to attack them. Normally, the immune system can tell the difference between foreign cells and your own cells. In an autoimmune disease, the immune system mistakes part of your body, like your joints or skin, as foreign. It releases proteins called autoantibodies that attack healthy cells. Some autoimmune diseases target only one organ. Type 1 diabetes damages the pancreas. Other diseases, like systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), affect the whole body. Autoimmune Disease Symptoms: The early symptoms of many autoimmune diseases are very similar, such as: fatigue achy muscles swelling and redness low-grade fever trouble concentrating numbness and tingling in the hands and feet hair loss skin rashes According to D...