I founded the Prodromos Stem Cell Institute to bring safe, effective mesenchymal (adult NOT fetal or embryonic) stem cell treatment to patients who need it but cannot obtain it in the United States due to restrictive FDA regulations.  

    We evaluate patients in Chicago or Bonita Springs or remotely from all over the world and, where appropriate, bring them to the beautiful Caribbean Island nation of Antigua for treatment.

     Stem cell treatment has been shown to decrease overall inflammation and provide other useful benefits in most patients. Stem cell treatment at our center in Antigua consists of a single, simple, rapid (under an hour), painless intravenous infusion of stem cells. In some cases stem cells are injected into the knee, shoulder, back or other painful area. All patients are enrolled in one of the clinical trials conducted by our 501c3 nonprofit research foundation (www.theforem.org)

MENTAL ACUITY: It is common for persons who have experienced mild memory loss or “brain fog” to report that after stem cell treatment they notice improvement in both areas. We validate this finding on rating scales applied before and after treatment to generate objective publishable data.

ENERGY LEVEL: It is also common for patients to notice a significant uptick in their energy level.  This is a typical finding in older patients but not generally experienced in younger patients under 30 years of age. Again we are documenting this on a fatigue scale to generate objective publishable data.

INCREASED VISUAL ACUITY: While this is a less common finding, a number of patients have described a definite improvement in the sharpness of their vision, particularly in discerning details at a distance. We believe this is probably due to improved pliability of the lens of the eye which tends to decrease with age, after the stem cell treatment.  

EEG: In an effort to provide greater analysis of brain function we have partnered with Tim Royer PhD of Royer neuroscience (www.royerneuroscience.com). Together we obtain EEG readings either locally or on Antigua before treatment in patients with cognitive or sleep issues who are interested in participating. Then after treatment repeat EEGs are obtained. The information obtained is used by Dr Royer to provide behavioral and performance therapy that can help cognitive function and also can improve sleep. Dr Royer uses this treatment effectively in numerous renowned professional athletes to optimize their on field performance. 

ARTHRITIS: Patients generally notice that mild aches and pain are diminished or eliminated after treatment. In cases of severe arthritis we inject the affected joint. Most patients improve substantially and are able to avoid joint replacement or other surgery. I personally perform all joint injections.

BACK/NECK PAIN: This generally responds especially well to stem cell treatment – usually just a simple epidural injection. Stem cells have strong homing properties and will seek out and help heal problem areas. Injections are performed by a world renowned United States anesthesiologist pain specialists

AUTOIMMUNE AND OTHER DISORDERS WE TREAT

The following is a partial list of conditions we treat:

AUTISM: now clearly shown to be an autoimmune disease, it generally responds to simple i.v. stem cell infusion.

RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS: consistently responds to a combination of i.v. and intra-articular (into the joint injection.)

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS: relapsing – remitting MS usually responds well. For chronic aggressive MS which does not, we have just begun a proven program using your own T cells to augment treatment.

HEART DISEASE/PARKINSON/STROKE/SPINAL CORD INJURY PARALYSIS: we are beginning treatment with a similar paradigm and are now recruiting patients.  

ED/PEYRONIE’S: injection is performed by an expert urologist.

RETINAL DISEASE: Conditions that have shown benefit include: retinitis pigmentosa, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma. All injections are performed by an excellent ophthalmologist

MORE INFORMATION

Please visit our website at www.thepsci.com.   I see patients in the Chicago area and at 9400 Bonita Beach Rd. in Bonita Springs. Stem cell treatment is carried out in Antigua. Contact us at [email protected] or call at 847-699-6810 x207 and speak to a member of our stem cell team.