Bartolo Colon Stem Cell Network

About 2 years ago, a second national network with an orthopedic focus, StemMD burst on the stem cell scene. Calling themselves a “National Regenerative Medicine Practice” they featured Joe Purita, M.D. as their leader, highlighting the Bartolo Colon stem cell treatment. The StemMD network is one of several groups trying to emulate Regenexx. When you hit…read more

Was Bartolo Colon’s Pitching Speed Impacted by his Stem Cell Therapy or his Steroid Use?

Last spring I blogged on Bartolo Colon’s stem cell therapy. What was fascinating was that after a stem cell treatment performed by a Florida physician, he seemed to be pitching faster. After treating numerous professional athletes with stem cells, this made sense to us. However, yesterday came the revelation that his pitching may have been impacted by something equally…read more