Stem Cell Treatments: False Hope Warning Signs - WebMD The ISSCR lists these warning signs that a stem cell treatment is not legitimate: It makes claims based on patient testimonials The same stem cells are used to treat multiple diseases
Think stem cell therapy can treat your ailments? It may pay . . . The complaint says that the defendants falsely advertised that stem cell therapy could treat a variety of ailments and even replace approved treatments — when it couldn’t The agencies also say that the defendants sold this scheme to other chiropractors and healthcare providers, teaching them to make the same claims about stem cell therapy
Do Stem Cell Patches Really Work? Here’s What the Science Says On the other hand, stem cell patches claim to stimulate the body’s existing stem cells through light therapy, without adding any new cells But there’s a problem: no clinical studies show that stem cell patches can deliver the same results as medical therapies So, while stem cell therapy is a real, proven treatment, the patch version is
The Trouble With Stem Cell Therapy - Consumer Reports The FDA, the International Society for Stem Cell Research, and CR's medical experts advise you to be cautious when considering stem cell therapy Beware of the hype and hefty fees
Some hawking stem cells say they can treat almost anything . . . Stem cells are considered experimental for most uses, despite being marketed as a treatment for everything from autism and emphysema to sports injuries The FDA has repeatedly warned Americans to be wary of businesses hawking unapproved, unproven and costly stem cell therapies, which occasionally have caused blindness, bacterial infections and