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Unproven Stem Cell Therapies in India: Regulatory Challenges and Proposed Paths Forward

Authors :
Tiwari, Shashank S.
Desai, Pranav N.
Source :
Cell Stem Cell; November 2018, Vol. 23 Issue: 5 p649-652, 4p
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

Hundreds of clinics in India offer unproven stem cell therapies despite having remarkably stringent guidelines and regulations for fraudulent advertisements and clinical practice. We discuss the challenges with current regulations, how a recently proposed amendment may further legitimize unproven stem cell therapies, and discuss paths forward in a global context.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
19345909
Volume :
23
Issue :
5
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Cell Stem Cell
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs46885316
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.stem.2018.10.007