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Online seminars as an information source for direct-to-consumer stem cell therapy.
Hassoun, Mirna; Golub, Sidney; Greenfield, Sheldon; Grill, Joshua D; Cummings, Brian J.
  • Hassoun M; Master of Science in Biomedical & Translational Science (MS-BATS) Program, University of California, Irvine, CA 92697, USA.
  • Golub S; Microbiology & Molecular Genetics, University of California, Irvine, CA 92697, USA.
  • Greenfield S; Sue & Bill Gross Stem Cell Research Center, Room 2026, 845 Health Sciences Road, University of California, Irvine, CA 92697, USA.
  • Grill JD; Master of Science in Biomedical & Translational Science (MS-BATS) Program, University of California, Irvine, CA 92697, USA.
  • Cummings BJ; Health Policy Research Institute, University of California, Irvine, CA 92697, USA.
Regen Med ; 17(2): 81-90, 2022 02.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1581477
ABSTRACT

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.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 Type of study: Prognostic study Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Regen Med Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Rme-2021-0070

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 Type of study: Prognostic study Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Regen Med Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Rme-2021-0070