Multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, cerebral palsy, autoimmune and other chronic conditions are diagnoses that change the life not only of the patient but also of the people close to them. When the usual treatment methods no longer give the expected result, many people start to look for new options.
One of the most promising directions of modern regenerative medicine is cell therapy that uses the patient’s own stem cells. This approach is being studied actively around the world and is seen as an additional option in the complex treatment of a number of conditions.
At the multidisciplinary medical center SILK Medical in Batumi, consultations on cell therapy are given by professor Huseyin Yurdakul – Doctor of Medicine (MD), PhD in medical genetics, a specialist in cell technologies and regenerative medicine with more than 20 years of experience.
The first step is an online consultation. The professor studies the medical records and the examination results, and then decides whether cell therapy can be considered in your case. When there are indications, the patient is invited to Batumi for further treatment.
What is cell therapy?
Cell therapy is a modern direction of regenerative medicine that uses the patient’s own stem cells.
One of the methods used is the transplantation of autologous hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells from peripheral blood after their expansion outside the body (EE-PB-HSPCT).
Despite the complex name, the principle of the method is quite simple: the cells are taken from the patient’s blood, prepared in laboratory conditions and used within an individual treatment protocol.
Consultation on cell therapy
If you want to find out whether cell therapy can be considered in your case, book a consultation with professor Huseyin Yurdakul.
During the consultation the professor will study the medical records, the examination results and the history of the condition, assess whether cell therapy can be used, answer your questions and define the further treatment plan.
Which conditions most often bring patients to a consultation?
Patients with various neurological, autoimmune and chronic conditions come for a consultation on cell therapy.
Among them:
- multiple sclerosis;
- Parkinson’s disease;
- consequences of Guillain-Barre syndrome;
- transverse myelitis;
- cerebral palsy;
- peripheral nerve damage;
- polyneuropathies;
- some forms of dementia;
- Alzheimer’s disease;
- autism spectrum disorders, including autism;
- macular degeneration;
- diabetic foot;
- chronic ulcerative skin lesions.
The use of cell therapy and autologous exosomes is also considered in rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, ankylosing spondylitis, fibromyalgia and a number of other conditions.
Every clinical case is reviewed individually. The decision on whether cell therapy can be used is made by the doctor after studying the medical records, the examination results and the consultation.
How does the treatment go?
1. Online consultation
The first step is a remote consultation with professor Huseyin Yurdakul. The doctor gets acquainted with the history of the condition and studies the medical records and examination results.
2. Individual assessment of the case
After analyzing the documents, the professor determines whether cell therapy can be used and, if needed, recommends additional examinations.
3. Visit to SILK Medical
When there are indications, the patient comes to the multidisciplinary medical center SILK Medical in Batumi for an in-person consultation and treatment.
4. Preparation of the cell material
The patient’s own stem cells are used. They are taken from the blood, prepared in laboratory conditions, and the cells are expanded in line with the medical protocol.
5. Carrying out cell therapy
The treatment is carried out with an individual protocol, taking into account the diagnosis, the examination results and the professor’s recommendations.
Why do stem cells attract such interest?
Stem cells have unique biological properties. They can interact with other cells of the body, take part in tissue repair and influence the mechanisms of regulation.
Cell therapy uses the patient’s own stem cells. They are taken from the blood and prepared in laboratory conditions, where the number of cells is increased and the needed biological properties are preserved.
Modern research pays a lot of attention not only to the stem cells themselves but also to exosomes – microscopic particles that cells use to exchange biological signals. They are thought to take part in tissue repair and immune regulation, so modern cell technologies view the body as a single connected system.
Why do patients choose SILK Medical?
- Consultations are given by professor Huseyin Yurdakul – Doctor of Medicine (MD), PhD in medical genetics and a specialist in cell technologies.
- More than 20 years of experience in regenerative medicine and medical genetics.
- Individual assessment of each clinical case.
- The first step can be done remotely through an online consultation.
- A modern approach to cell therapy using the patient’s own stem cells.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to come to Batumi right away?
No. The first step is an online consultation, during which the professor studies the medical records and examination results.
Is cell therapy suitable for all patients?
No. Whether cell therapy can be used is decided individually after assessing the diagnosis and the medical records.
What documents should I prepare?
As a rule, you will need medical reports, examination results, MRI, CT, laboratory tests and other documents related to the condition.
Can I get treatment if I live in another country?
Yes. The first consultation is held online. When there are indications, the patient is invited to SILK Medical for further treatment.
