Stem Cell Therapies: Hype, Hope and Evidence-based Decisions | Baker Institute
The tremendous potential of stem cells to treat a wide range of diseases has captured the imaginations of patients, practitioners, scientists and entrepreneurs worldwide for decades. However, despite being widely marketed to the public for their regenerative properties and their promise to revolutionize medicine, stem cell therapies often carry claims that far exceed the known benefits. At best, the procedures are largely ineffective, and at worst, patients are exposed to severe health complications.
