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Answered by Dr. Muhammad Anees Ur Rehman

What is the HIV transmission risk from mother to baby?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Undetectable = untransmittable (U=U) applies during pregnancy, provided you have a sustained detectable viral load. In such cases, the risk of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmission is less than one percent. Vertical transmission is eliminated when the following are true.

June 4, 2026

How does stem cell therapy work for rheumatoid arthritis?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Your mother is suffering from rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and you are exploring treatment options, including stem cell therapy. This therapy is a form of regenerative medicine that aims to repair or regenerate damaged tissues using stem cells. Stem cells have the potential to work in the following ways: Reducing inflammation: In rheumatoid arthritis, the immune system mistakenly attacks the joints, leading to chronic inflammation.

June 1, 2026

Is Bariatric surgery safe for PCOS or PMOS patients?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Polycystic ovaries and insulin resistance can be tough to manage together, along with keeping weight normal and fertility in check. Metabolic (gastric) surgeries can improve fertility, PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome), now known as PMOS (polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome), hormonal imbalance, and aid in weight reduction. There is evidence that it might cause deficiencies of certain minerals and vitamins like A, D, E, K, and B12, so it is necessary to continue taking supplements.

May 27, 2026

How to treat a 22-year-old with autism?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern.Stem cell therapy for autism is highly experimental. Things you should know about this:No FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has approved stem cell therapy for autism.Research institutes are still conducting trials using the umbilicus- or narrow-derived stem cells.

April 21, 2026

What are the uses of stem cell therapy in lung cancer?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Stem cell therapy for lung cancer remains in the experimental phase and has not yet received approval as a treatment for the cancer itself or for repairing lung damage caused by chemotherapy or radiation. Nevertheless, some credible research is investigating the potential of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) to alleviate inflammation and fibrosis in the lungs. What Does the Research Indicate? 1.

April 15, 2026

Will Semaglutide help me with my weight loss?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Compounded Semaglutide is an option for weight loss, but its safety and effectiveness require careful consideration. Semaglutide is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, meaning it mimics a hormone that regulates appetite and blood sugar levels. It slows digestion, reduces hunger, and helps control blood sugar, leading to weight loss by naturally decreasing calorie intake.

March 31, 2026

Can Semaglutide contamination cause systemic infections?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I read your query and can understand your concern.Compounded medications are not Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved. A patient can get the wrong drug or wrong dose or there can be contamination. There is always a chance of sepsis.

March 20, 2026

Can stem cell and PRP therapy help heal a meniscus tear?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I understand your concern. Stem cell therapy for meniscus tears is still considered experimental. Initial studies suggest that it helps with inflammation and pain relief, but does not consistently regenerate cartilage. Full cartilage regeneration has not been reliably proven in human clinical trials. PRP (platelet-rich plasma) is often combined with stem cells to enhance healing and reduce inflammation, but results vary.

March 10, 2026

Will metabolic surgery help my wife control diabetes at 52?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concerns.Given her severe obesity, uncontrolled diabetes, high blood pressure, fatty liver disease, and worsening joint health, metabolic (bariatric) surgery could be a transformative solution. It is one of the most effective treatments for both significant weight loss and diabetes remission. In many cases, type 2 diabetes improves within days to weeks after surgery, sometimes even before major weight loss occurs.

March 10, 2026

Is stem cell therapy effective for stiff person syndrome?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern.Stem cell therapy is an emerging approach for autoimmune neurological conditions like stiff person syndrome (SPS), but research is still in the early stages. Here is what we know:Effectiveness of stem cell therapy for SPS:Stem cell therapy is being explored as a way to reset the immune system and reduce autoantibody production.Autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (AHSCT) has shown promise in severe autoimmune diseases, but data for SPS is limited.

January 30, 2026

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