As advances in Stem Cell Research hold great promises for the treatment of numerous diseases, it should always be kept in mind that almost every "new therapy" is still in a very early and experimental stage, thus there may be lots of downsides...
There is a great number of "new therapies" going out to market without having been proven as safe or effective.
In response of all the above, International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) has recently published a Patient Handbook on Stem Cell Therapies to provide information for best decision making.
It provides information and answers to a variety of subjects, such as:
There is a great number of "new therapies" going out to market without having been proven as safe or effective.
In response of all the above, International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) has recently published a Patient Handbook on Stem Cell Therapies to provide information for best decision making.
It provides information and answers to a variety of subjects, such as:
- What are stem cells?
- What is a stem cell therapy?
- For what diseases or conditions are stem cell treatments well established?
- What are some of the special considerations for stem cell therapies?
- What is the usual process for developing a new medical treatment?
- What are the differences between an approved clinical treatment and an experimental intervention?
- What is a clinical trial?
- What is an informed consent form or treatment consent form?
- How do I know if an approved stem cell therapy is safe?
- What should I look for if I am considering a stem cell therapy?
- What should I be cautious about if I am considering a stem cell therapy?
- What else should I ask?
- Should I get a second opinion?
- How can I find out about clinical trials that use stem cells?
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