Stem Cell Clinic

Mike Tyson reveals doctors gave him translucent blood injection that left him feeling weird during stem cel – The Sun

MIKE TYSON has revealed he was injected with nearly-translucent blood in his bid to make a comeback... and the former heavyweight champ said it made him feel "weird".

The 53-year-old - who retired from boxing in 2005 - has announced his intention to dust off the gloves and return to compete in exhibition bouts.

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His return to action has been aided by stem-cell research therapy, that has left him feeling like a "different person".

He said: "You know what I had done? I had stem-cell research therapy.

"I feel like a different person but I can't comprehend why I feel this way. It's really wild what scientists can do."

Stem-cell therapy is the use of stem cells to treat or prevent a disease or condition that usually takes the form of a bone marrow transplantation.

In a recent interview with rapper LL Cool J on the Rock the Bells Radio show on SiriusXM, Tyson opened up on the effects the treatment has had on him.

Commenting on the mental aspect of training for a fight for the first time in 15 years, he said: "My mind wouldnt belong to me.

"My mind would belong to somebody that disliked me enough to break my soul, and I would give them my mind for that period of time.

"Six weeks of this and Id be in the best shape Ive ever dreamed of being in. As a matter of fact, Im going through that process right now. And you know what else I did, I did stem-cell research."

Tyson was then asked whether that meant if his white blood had been spun and then put back in, to which he replied: "Yes. As they took the blood it was red and when it came back it was almost transfluid (sic).

"I could almost see through the blood, and then they injected it in me.

"And Ive been weird ever since, Ive got to get balanced now."

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WHAT IS STEM CELL TREATMENT USED FOR?

Stem cell transplants are carried out when bone marrow is damaged or isnt able to produce healthy blood cells.

It can also be used to replace damaged blood cells as the result of intensive cancer treatment.

Here are conditions that stem cell transplants can be used to treat:

Iron Mike has been called out by former rival Evander Holyfield to complete their trilogy following their two meetings in 1990s.

And his unusual methods for getting back in shape seem to be working.

Tyson is looking in incredible condition as he uploaded a clip of himself that showed off his ferocious power and speed.

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Who Believe? Chad Coulter’s spirit lives on through his son on and off the field – Dave Campbell’s Texas Football

Chad Coulter embodied everything good about Orangefield, Texas. His work ethic, his selfless motivation, his love for his family and neighbor. He passed away from cancer in 2019, but his spirit lives on in his son, Coby Coulter.

If you have a chance to look up toward the heavens today, give it a second and you might hear the faint whispers of a man yelling Who Believe? as he did so often around Orangefield, Texas.

Go ahead and shout back We Believe if youre able. It would mean a lot to the Coulters.

Chad Coulter is no longer with us; he succumbed to his battle with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma shortly after the 2019 football season. But his memory most definitely lives on in the tight-knit community 25 minutes east of Beaumont.

Coulter bled orange and white. He grew up a Bobcat and proudly wore the No. 72 as he became an all-state offensive lineman before going off to play at Kilgore College.

He was known around town as the man that would yell the first part of Orangefields school motto, Who Believe?

Someone that most definitely does is his son Coby, a junior-to-be who wears the same number and plays the same position in honor of his pops.

He was a nice guy who cared for everyone in Orangefield, Coby said. He really loved the people around here. He loved being around people. He loved all of us, the whole family.

Chad did a bit of everything in the Orangefield school system. He coached track, was the junior high boys athletic coordinator, was an offensive line coach at the high school, taught science.

Hell, at one point he was the assistant softball coach, said Josh Smalley, Orangefields head football coach.

He didnt stop coaching football until he had a couple of heart attacks.

When he got done with stem cell therapy the doctor told him he needed to take two to three months off. But he loved going to work, said his wife, Heggie Coulter. He loved being with those kids. He was in everything.

Added Smalley: He never complained. Im sure there were days when he would go and get chemo in the morning and then come to practice after school, and Im sure he didnt feel like doing it but did it because he loves the kids. Never heard the guy complain. He was a happy-go-lucky guy.

He battled cancer for over three years until it reached his brain. The doctors told his family they could try to treat it, but werent sure if it would do any good. He got more treatments, but by September, it had returned strong enough to paralyze half of his face.

Then in October it paralyzed the other half of his face, Heggie said. We knew in November that he didnt have much time left.

Despite all of this, Chad was there to watch his son at every Orangefield game except the Bobcats bi-district playoff loss to Franklin.

He would always show with his actions, Coby said. Hed always lend a helping hand to anyone in need. He was always there to help.

As you could imagine, the perseverance that Coby showed through all of this was as inspirational as any motivational speech Smalley could have ever conjured up for his team.

To be a sophomore in high school and deal with the death of his father, I cant imagine what he had to go through daily, Smalley said. To have your dad battle cancer and you still have to be a kid and go to school, go to football practice and play in a game, he is a special young man.

The impact that Chad had on the community was nowhere more apparent than at his funeral. Over 500 people showed up. Athletes stood for the entire 2-hour service with their finger in the air. Coaches, trainers, co-workers, high school and college teammates shared memories instead of the traditional eulogy.

What Chad Coulter means to this school district and this community you cant put into words, Smalley said. Everybody that has taught, coached here or played here reached out and loved the family.

His word for the school year was Live.

This meant more to him than staying alive, Heggie said. He wanted to inspire others to live each day to the fullest no matter what obstacles they faced.

Thats a message that Coby lives by every day.

It made me want to be a better person and to always put others before yourself, he said.

After Chads passing, students started a petition to name the stadium after Coach Coulter. It had about 2,000 signatures before COVID-19 put things on pause.

He was the epitome of what it means to be a Bobcat; toughness, hard-worker, no fear, Smalley said. He definitely put that into his kids and family.

Boy, did he.

He would always tell me that I couldnt guard him, laughed Coby, who could squat 425 as an incoming freshman and can now squat 600 pounds. I would have taken him easy.

Who believe?

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Doctor, Heal Thyself: Physician Burnout In The Wake Of Covid-19 – Forbes

Physician burnout and suicide were epidemics before the current pandemic.

Nationwide, our doctors are jumping from rooftops, overdosing in call rooms and hanging themselves in hospital chapels. Its medicines dirty secret.

This unnerving account by Pamela Wible, MD during her 2015 TEDMED talk sent chills down my spine. Dr. Wible described the death of one physician by bullying, hazing and sleep deprivation a torture technique adding that each year, more than one million Americans lose their doctor due to suicide. Her cell phone has become an unofficial suicide hotline. The founder of Ideal Medical Care, Dr. Wible is also featured in the groundbreaking documentary, Do No Harm, which has been virtually screened every Sunday in May at 8pm EST. Suicide is an occupational hazard of our profession.

Physician burnout was an epidemic BEFORE the Covid-19 pandemic. According to a 2018 study, 400 physicians die by suicide each year double that of the general population. In addition, doctors have the highest suicide rate of any profession in the U.S including combat veterans. From an economic standpoint, studies estimate that physician burnout is costing the health care system approximately $4.6 billion per year. So, how do we stop this dreadful reality? Read on (HINT: its NOT through resilience and wellness trainings).

Many doctors view medicine as a calling, entering the field with immense altruism paired with a passion for science and healing the sick. The erosion of these intrinsic motivators leads to burnout which psychologist Christina Maslach defines as a syndrome of emotional and physical exhaustion, depersonalization and diminished personal accomplishment.

The stress of long hours, no sleep, poor eating, inadequate protection, the fear of contaminating loved ones, the fear of dying and seeing patients die no matter what you do, the disrespect by hospital administrators and the fear of being fired, all remain the reality for those who are in the thick of things, denounced Lynette Charity, MD, an anesthesiologist who speaks nationwide about physician burnout.

Studies also show that burnout is associated with negative clinical outcomes: decreased quality of patient care; increased number of medical errors; and higher rates of addiction, depression and suicide among physicians.

Dr. Lynette Charity, an anesthesiologist and physician advocate, speaks nationwide about burnout ... [+] among doctors.

Burnout has nothing to do with weakness, laziness or incompetence. The prevailing attitude, report Pamela Hartzband, MD and Jerome Groopman, MD in a recent NEJM article, was that burnout is a physician problem and those who cant adapt need to get with the program or leave. Turns out that structural and systemic issues are heavy culprits. Despite lip service to patient-centered care, many physicians believe the current healthcare system is propelled by money and metrics, according to Hartzband and Groopman. Doctors are well-meaning and willing to work long hours, and hospital executives know this and exploit it, as Danielle Ofri, MD aptly asserts in The Business of Health Care Depends on Exploiting Doctors and Nurses.

Medical workers in protective clothing move the body of a deceased patient to a refrigerated ... [+] overflow morgue outside the Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, the epicenter of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The medical field is at a crisis. This pandemic has exposed many cracks in the U.S. healthcare system. From inadequate testing and personal protective equipment (PPE) to overcrowded emergency departments, frontline health staff are putting their lives at risk to care for highly infectious patients debilitated by Covid-19. And yet medical professionals are responding to this crisis with unprecedented selflessness, resilience and compassion.

For many physicians, Covid-19 may be the proverbial straw that breaks the camels back as they isolate themselves physically from their family and friends while encountering a surge of sickness and death, said Nisha Mehta, MD, radiologist, physician advocate and keynote speaker.

Here are a few real-world examples. About a month into the pandemic, at the end of a difficult shift, an infectious disease physician with 20 years of experience, texted me the following: Just admitted a 28yo pregnant woman in 2nd trimester w COVID. About to get intubated. I hate these days. Two weeks later, this same physician texted: I just started sobbing. I mean, bawling. But in the bathroom so my 6yo wouldnt see.

A doctor checks on a Covid-19-infected patient connected to a ventilator.

Some hospitals have created the position, Chief Wellness Officer. Others have offered resilience and meditation workshops, social hours and tips for maximizing productivity. But, according to Hartzman and Groopman, none of these solutions address the underlying problem: a profound lack of alignment between caregivers values and the reconfigured health care system. Here are some strategies that may actually curtail the wave of physician burnout and suicide:

1. Reduce administrative burden This includes prior authorizations, disability paperwork and the electronic medical record (EMR) which has simply become a burdensome billing tool. Let the bean counters and the C-Suite collect the data and enter it into the EMRs, suggested Dr. Charity, adding: Provide scribes for the doctors.

2. Flexibility over schedules A 2017 study showed that physician input in scheduling was one of the few systems solutions that reduced burnout as it allowed for individual practice styles and patient interactions.

3. Mental health support Because burnout can lead to depression, anxiety, PTSD and secondary trauma, appropriate and timely mental health treatment is critical and can include counseling and medications. In NY state, text NYFRONTLINE to 741741 to access 24/7 emotional support services.

Access to timely mental health support is critical in reducing burnout.

4. Reduce gender bias The National Academy of Medicine reported that burnout may be 20-60% higher among female vs male physicians. Over 70% of women doctors experienced gender discrimination; they are consistently paid less than their male counterparts, less likely to be referred by their professional titles and less likely to be promoted. Female physicians also spend 8.5 additional hours per week on childcare and other domestic duties, while men reported spending an extra 40 minutes on domestic work.

6. Diversify Doctor Voices We need more women and women of color to be in decision-making positions. Minority voices are not being heard, and they are being disproportionately harmed.

7. Speak Out - If youre a physician whos going through a hard time, I promise you youre not alone. Please talk to somebody. And if you see a colleague suffering, please get her/him help. You may just be saving a life. Call National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

In addition to the above recommendations, a group of New York doctors (myself included) created a petition to advocate for physician protection and compensation which is being sent to legislators. It can be signed by non-healthcare workers.

Dr. Nisha Mehta, a physician advocate: "So many physicians contact me with fears, frustrations and ... [+] sadness as they experience unprecedented challenges emotionally, physically and financially."

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Medicine is a calling for many. But is it really worth dying for? I dont think so. Doctors are people, too. And thats not being trite. In order to stem the tide of physician burnout and suicide, we all have a role to play. If we want our doctors to be whole and full of joy, we must reaffirm their humanity and their value in society. Medical culture and health care systems must change but this will only happen when theyre forced to change. Physicians must first acknowledge and heal their own pain and suffering - for their sake and that of their patients and communities.

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Outbreak on edge of Navajo Nation overwhelms rural hospital – Yahoo Lifestyle

GALLUP, N.M. (AP) On the eve of New Mexico's shutdown of bars and restaurants to stem the spread of the coronavirus, the city of Gallup came alive for one last night of revelry.

Before the night was out in the desert oasis on the fringes of the Navajo Nation, 98 people were detained for public intoxication and sent to sober up at a detox center. Several homeless people also sought refuge in the same cinder block building, which doubles as a shelter. Somewhere in the mix, lurked the virus.

The outbreak seeded at the NaNizhoozhi Center would combine with the small, local hospitals ill-fated staffing decisions and its well-intentioned but potentially overambitious treatment plans to create a perfect storm that has overwhelmed doctors and nurses and paralyzed this community in the states hard-hit northwest.

In all, 22 people infected with the coronavirus were transferred from the detox center to Rehoboth McKinley Christian Hospital, the only acute care medical center for the general public within 110 miles (180 kilometers) of Gallup.

They were putting multiple cots in one room to accommodate them, said pulmonologist Rajiv Patel, who helped lead the hospitals initial response.

To care for that influx, any available doctor was pressed into service, including those who normally don't handle critically ill patients, Patel said.

Thats right when we overloaded, said hospital CEO David Conejo. Now weve got too many patients, and too few (staff) to help.

Rehoboths eight intensive care beds are full, and now it has to transfer all coronavirus patients with severe breathing problems away from the facility and the adjacent Gallup Indian Medical Center, which attends exclusively to the Native American community.

Of about 500 medical and support staff, at least 32 hospital workers have become infected, and doctors and nurses say that they all live with the fear of spreading the virus to their colleagues and relatives.

Conejo blames Patel for the fact that the hospital became overwhelmed, saying the doctor took on more COVID-19 patients than the staff could handle because of his ambition but also good intentions.

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But Patel who arrived at Rehoboth in March from an Army reserve stint in Kuwait said the hospital simply didn't have enough staff with the experience to provide the right care and struggled to train more quickly. Patel has since left to work at Flagstaff Medical Center in Arizona.

Twice, the doctor said, alarms went off during the night on breathing machines only to be misinterpreted by overnight staff. Within two days of those missteps, he and colleagues decided that severely ill coronavirus patients would have to go elsewhere a heart-wrenching decision that meant sick people would be treated far from family and one that underscored the consequences of not having adequate care in the region.

It was an easy decision because it was the right thing to do for patients, said Patel, whose wife is Navajo. It was very saddening for me personally because my heart and soul are completely invested in the health situation on the reservation."

Many nurses and doctors, meanwhile, say staffing at the hospital was inadequate because of Conejo's move to cut back on nurses in the first week of March to offset declining hospital revenues after elective surgeries were suspended. They voiced their discontent at a recent protest calling for his resignation.

We knew it was coming to McKinley County, there wasnt any ifs, ands or buts. I was directed that I had to let go of 17 agency nurses, said Felicia Adams, chief nursing officer who has recovered from COVID-19. We want to take care of our patients, we dont want to have to send them away.

Conejo defended his oversight, noting that he deferred to the hospitals board of trustees and a team of nurses and physicians on final decisions. He also said the hospital couldnt afford not to cut staff in March and that the facility wanted to reduce overall employment to qualify for small-business assistance. But Adams and others believe Conejo put profits ahead of care.

Physician Caleb Lauber said that, as experienced contract nurses were let go in March, unfamiliar responsibilities were thrust upon other nurses given only on-the-fly training.

New Mexicos state auditor is seeking more information about the county-owned hospital's finances from its private operators. State health officials and philanthropists, meanwhile, are recruiting more than a dozen volunteer medical professionals and have hired a new critical care physician for the hospital.

While much of New Mexico is showing signs of emerging from the initial wave of the pandemic, stubbornly high rates of infection and death persist in the states northwest corner including in the Navajo Nation that extends into Arizona and Utah. More than half of New Mexicos roughly 6,100 confirmed infections are in Native Americans.

For most people, the coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness and lead to death.

As the Navajo have suffered in this pandemic, so, too has Gallup, whose fate has long been tied to the neighboring Navajo Nation. In normal times, the citys population of 22,000 can quickly quadruple in size since it is a crucial source of supplies and water for faraway Navajo households, many of which lack full plumbing.

The city is also a destination for many of the most marginalized Navajo, those who have left home and ended up on Gallup's streets, often as they grapple with alcohol addiction. Officials suspect that the coronavirus whipped through the homeless population, and some passed through the NaNizhoozhi Center, putting the liquor-tax funded shelter and detox center at the heart of the city's outbreak.

The city and its rural outskirts account for about 30% of COVID-19 infections statewide, with 78 related deaths as of Monday.

To stem the spread, Gallup was subject to an extreme 10-day lockdown this month cutting the city off from many of those who depend on it for supplies. Authorities have now set up free water stations and deliveries to avoid the risk of transmission posed by coin-operated water stations, where hand after hand scooped out returned change.

Now, the NaNizhoozhi Center is also part of the response as it steers destitute people infected by the coronavirus toward isolation in rooms at four otherwise unoccupied motel buildings. Some 140 people are currently participating in the impromptu system, and officials hope it will interrupt a treadmill of infections among Gallups homeless population.

But the virus has also taken its toll on the center. In addition to the 22 residents who became infected, several staff have been sickened by the virus and some simply stopped showing up, said Kevin Foley, executive director of the center. Six jobs now are open at a rate of $10 and hour, with just one application, he said.

He yearns for a Hollywood ending.

I wish that all those people would come over in those space suits and just clean the place for good," he said, "but its not like that.

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Associated Press writer Felicia Fonseca contributed to this report from Flagstaff, Arizona.

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