J Ricky Singh, MD

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Regenerative medicine is a rapidly growing field that aims to develop innovative therapies that can help the body heal itself. This exciting area of medicine involves using cells, tissues, and other materials to repair or replace damaged cells and tissues in the body.

The goal of regenerative medicine is to restore normal function to damaged organs or tissues and prevent the progression of diseases. Regenerative medicine involves a variety of techniques, including stem cell therapy, tissue engineering, gene therapy, and biomaterials science.

Stem cell therapy is one of the most promising areas of regenerative medicine. Stem cells are unique cells that have the ability to differentiate into many different types of cells in the body. This means that they can potentially be used to repair or replace damaged cells in a variety of organs and tissues, including the heart, liver, brain, and spinal cord.

Tissue engineering is another important area of regenerative medicine. This involves using cells and biomaterials to create new tissues or organs that can be transplanted into the body. For example, researchers are working to develop techniques to create new blood vessels, cartilage, and skin for use in medical procedures.

Gene therapy is also a promising area of regenerative medicine. This involves using genetic material to modify cells or tissues in the body. For example, researchers are working to develop gene therapies that can help treat diseases like cancer and genetic disorders.

In addition to these techniques, researchers are also working on developing new biomaterials that can be used to support tissue regeneration. These materials can be used to create scaffolds that help guide the growth of new tissues and organs in the body.

Overall, regenerative medicine holds great promise for the future of medicine. As researchers continue to develop new techniques and therapies, we can look forward to a future in which many of the diseases and injuries that currently afflict us can be treated and cured using the body's own natural healing abilities.

Game time!! It feels like 17deg outside. Yikes. Time to build up that brown fat. Am I right let’s go team

Come cheer on all the runner at the United NYC Half Marathon. Sunday March 19

When Sikhism was founded, Guru Nanak’s decision to advocate for the equal status of women was revolutionary. During Guru Nanak’s time, women were not given economic freedom, education, or independence, and were never seen in the political realm. They were expected to serve men and to quietly run the household.

After Guru Nanak experienced the revelation of truth and he understood the equality of all people, he began to speak out against the long subjugation of women, questioning the traditions of oppression that had long condemned them to remain in the shadows of life.

Today, Sikhism encourages women to seek leadership roles in the faith, including leading congregations. Women work with men during langar (community kitchen) and join the sangat (congregation), as well as participate in all other social and religious activities in the gurdwaras (Sikh place of worship).