Stem cell therapy comprises cutting-edge methods used to treat various medical conditions, but a substantial amount of misinformation has proliferated online. The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) recently released a fact sheet to help clarify the knowledge on stem cells and how they can be used for treatments. Here are several highlights:
- Stem cells are not all the same. Embryonic stem cells exist in fetuses, while tissue-specific varieties first arise in the womb but stay within the body for life.
- Treatments are also specific. Expertise is critical when performing stem cell therapy treatments, so that a cell type is used that is best for the patient’s particular health situation.
- Adult stem cell therapy has become more broadly accepted. The two types of treatments that have been embraced the most widely are those using blood stem cells and various types of tissue-grafting.
- Researchers are concerned with the placebo effect. As with any form of innovative therapy, medical researchers are adamant that the science is sound. The field is fundamentally concerned with real results rather than patients who might experience the placebo effect, which can occur with any treatment.
- Treatments are developed slowly and conscientiously. It takes longer than we would like for treatments to be formulated out of the basic science of stem cells. Responsible medical practices continue to learn from the latest advances in stem cell therapy treatments as innovative methods are tested and proven.
- Stem cells require training. High-quality stem cell treatments don’t expect the cells to behave in ways that are unnatural to them. Therapies must be designed to train cells to act in the manner we desire.
- Every precaution should be taken. When stem cells are taken from your body, the sterility of the environment is critical. A health practitioner with expertise in stem cells will ensure that no contamination occurs.
- Medical practice legitimacy is key. When you choose a facility for stem cell therapy, verify that their methods are proven. The experimental practices adopted by some clinics should be avoided.
- Adult stem cell therapy is rapidly evolving. This portion of medical science – and the treatments that arise from it – should not be ignored. For example, stem cells that generate blood have been successfully used to treat numerous diseases.
Not all stem cell therapies are of the highest possible quality. To protect your health, seek treatment at a practice that has profound respect for medical science: Weston Medical. All of the treatments we administer are backed by sound scientific research , and we are happy to answer any questions in a free consultation.
