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Concise Review: A Comprehensive Analysis of Reported Adverse Events in Patients Receiving Unproven Stem Cell-Based

Gerhard Bauer1, Magdi Elsallab2, Mohamed Abou-El-Enein2

  • 1University of California Davis, Institute For Regenerative Cures (IRC), Sacramento, California, USA.

Stem Cells Translational Medicine
|August 1, 2018
PubMed

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Unproven stem cell interventions (SCI) offer false hope and pose risks to patients seeking cures. This review examines safety incidents and factors driving "stem cell tourism" due to unvalidated therapies.

Area of Science:

  • Regenerative Medicine
  • Clinical Translation
  • Medical Ethics

Background:

  • Stem cell (SC) therapies hold promise for tissue repair but require rigorous validation for safety and efficacy.
  • Unproven stem cell interventions (SCI) are marketed to patients with unmet medical needs, often exploiting hope for profit.
  • The lengthy process of clinical trials contrasts with the urgent needs of patients with severe diseases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review scientific and media reports on safety incidents linked to unproven stem cell interventions (SCI).
  • To analyze the contributing factors behind the global rise of "stem cell tourism."
  • To assess the risks associated with unvalidated stem cell treatments outside regulatory frameworks.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of scientific publications.
  • Analysis of clinical case reports.
  • Examination of mass media publications.

Main Results:

  • Documented safety incidents and adverse events associated with unproven SCI.
  • Identification of key drivers for the global increase in "stem cell tourism."
  • Evidence of exploitation of patient hope by providers of unvalidated therapies.

Conclusions:

  • Unproven stem cell interventions pose significant risks and ethical concerns.
  • Regulatory oversight and patient education are crucial to mitigate harm from unvalidated SCIs.
  • Addressing the demand for unproven therapies requires a multi-faceted approach involving scientific, regulatory, and ethical considerations.
Keywords:
Adverse eventsClinical trialsEthicsHypeMesenchymal stromal cellsRegulationsRisksStem cell clinicsStem cell tourismStem cellsUnproven interventions

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