Stem Cell Therapies: Hype, Hope and Evidence-Based Decisions
James A. Baker III Hall at Rice University 6100 Main St, Houston, TX, United StatesProgram Overview Stem cells have captured the imagination of patients, practitioners, scientists, and entrepreneurs worldwide for decades. Widely marketed to the public for their regenerative properties and promise to revolutionize medicine, stem cell therapies often carry claims far exceeding the known benefits. At best, the procedures are largely ineffective; at worst, patients are exposed to...