The Birth-Tissue Profiteers

The Birth-Tissue Profiteers

8/11/2019

link

https://www.propublica.org/article/amniotic-stem-cell-treatment-transplant-therapy

summary

This article investigates the controversial and unproven use of amniotic stem cell therapy as a medical treatment. It highlights the lack of scientific evidence supporting the efficacy and safety of this treatment and the potential risks it poses to patients. The article delves into the marketing tactics used by clinics offering amniotic stem cell therapy and how they exploit vulnerable patients seeking alternative treatments. It also examines the regulatory challenges associated with this field and the efforts made by the FDA to crack down on fraudulent stem cell clinics. In conclusion, the article raises important ethical and medical concerns surrounding the use of amniotic stem cell therapy and advocates for more rigorous regulation and research.

tags

medical research ꞏ stem cell transplantation ꞏ medical advancements ꞏ stem cell therapy ꞏ cell-based therapies ꞏ alternative medicine ꞏ innovative treatments ꞏ healing techniques ꞏ healthcare advancements ꞏ healthcare innovations ꞏ medical discoveries ꞏ biomedical advancements ꞏ transplant medicine ꞏ breakthrough therapies ꞏ scientific research ꞏ therapeutic treatments ꞏ regenerative medicine ꞏ medical procedures ꞏ patient outcomes ꞏ patient care ꞏ clinical trials ꞏ healthcare technology ꞏ medical science ꞏ experimental treatments ꞏ healthcare ꞏ tissue regeneration ꞏ medical breakthroughs ꞏ healing properties ꞏ amniotic stem cells ꞏ cellular therapy ꞏ medical treatments