Stem cell clinics in the UK: a web-based study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sami Kamel ◽  
Kevin R Smith
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cell ◽  
Adverse Effects ◽  
Therapeutic Effectiveness ◽  
Stem Cell Therapies ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Cell Therapies ◽  
Lack Of Information ◽  
The Uk

Aim: Explore the nature and extent of web-based promotion of stem cell treatments marketed by clinics in the UK. Materials & methods: Web-based analysis of clinics in the UK using predefined variables, with analysis of eligible clinics according to preset criteria of ethical relevance. Results: A majority (79%) of UK clinics were judged to be problematic. Information was found to be lacking, misleading or otherwise problematic in several respects, including a lack of information on risks of adverse effects, unjustifiably optimistic depictions of therapeutic effectiveness, and questionable presentational approaches such as the use of celebrity patient testimonials. Conclusion: In a majority of cases, commercial clinics in the UK portray stem cell therapies on their websites in ethically questionable ways.

13. Embryo Research, Stem Cells, and Emerging Biotechnologies

Medical Law ◽  
2019 ◽  
pp. 691-734
Author(s):  
Emily Jackson
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Stem Cell ◽  
Moral Status ◽  
Human Enhancement ◽  
Embryo Research ◽  
Stem Cell Therapies ◽  
Cell Therapies ◽  
Human Fertilisation ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Philosophical Debates

All books in this flagship series contain carefully selected substantial extracts from key cases, legislation, and academic debate, providing students with a stand-alone resource. This chapter examines embryo research, stem cell therapies and other emerging biotechnologies. It begins with a review of philosophical debates over the moral status of the embryo and then discusses regulation in the UK, through the statutory provisions in the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1990, as amended, and the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority’s (HFEA) licensing regime. It then turns to consider stem cell therapies, before examining some other emerging biotechnologies, including neurotechnologies and AI, and debates over human enhancement.

Sternal bone marrow is a suitable autologous cell source for cardiac stem cell therapies

2014 ◽  
Vol 62 (S 01) ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Arar ◽  
A. Rotärmel ◽  
A.-K. Knoefel ◽  
H. Baraki ◽  
I. Kutschka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bone Marrow ◽  
Stem Cell ◽  
Cardiac Stem Cell ◽  
Stem Cell Therapies ◽  
Cell Therapies ◽  
Autologous Cell ◽  
Cell Source

Endometrial Regeneration in Asherman's Syndrome: Clinical and Translational evidence of Stem Cell Therapies

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (6) ◽  
pp. 454-459
Author(s):  
Xuejing Hou ◽  
Ying Liu ◽  
Isabelle Streuli ◽  
Patrick Dällenbach ◽  
Jean Dubuisson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cell ◽  
Molecular Mechanisms ◽  
Uterine Cavity ◽  
Stem Cell Therapies ◽  
Intrauterine Adhesions ◽  
Asherman’S Syndrome ◽  
Cell Therapies ◽  
Fibrotic Process ◽  
Physical Barriers

Asherman’s Syndrome or Intrauterine adhesions is an acquired uterine condition where fibrous scarring forms within the uterine cavity, resulting in reduced menstrual flow, pelvic pain and infertility. Until recently, the molecular mechanisms leading to the formation of fibrosis were poorly understood, and the treatment of Asherman’s syndrome has largely focused on hysteroscopic resection of adhesions, hormonal therapy, and physical barriers. Numerous studies have begun exploring the molecular mechanisms behind the fibrotic process underlying Asherman’s Syndrome as well as the role of stem cells in the regeneration of the endometrium as a treatment modality. The present review offers a summary of available stem cell-based regeneration studies, as well as highlighting current gaps in research.

Stem Cell Therapies

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 145-151
Author(s):  
Ana Muñoz ◽  
Víctor Galvez ◽  
María Camarasa
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cell ◽  
Stem Cell Therapies ◽  
Cell Therapies

Public Opinion and Expectations of Stem Cell Therapies in Orthopaedics*

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard N. Puzzitiello ◽  
Jeremy Dubin ◽  
Mariano E. Menendez ◽  
Michael A. Moverman ◽  
Nicholas R. Pagani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cell ◽  
Public Opinion ◽  
Stem Cell Therapies ◽  
Cell Therapies
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