Autor: |
Hassoun, Mirna, Golub, Sidney, Greenfield, Sheldon, Grill, Joshua D, Cummings, Brian J |
Zdroj: |
Regenerative Medicine; Feb2022, Vol. 17 Issue 2, p81-90, 10p |
Abstrakt: |
Aim: To attend stem cell (SC) seminars hosted by US-based direct-to-consumer SC businesses either in person or via online 'webinars' to determine accuracy and regulatory oversight of the advertised SC therapies. Methods: The therapeutic claims, costs, risks, scientific evidence in support of a therapy and any regulatory oversight were collated using pre-established checklists. Participation consisted of one live attendance of a seminar, and following COVID-19 restrictions, review of seven recorded presentations available on the internet from SC businesses. Results & conclusion: None of the SC therapies advertised by direct-to-consumer clinics reviewed were supported by proper clinical evidence nor substantiated by peer reviewed literature. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
Databáze: |
Complementary Index |
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