Friday, January 13, 2012

China halts unapproved stem cell treatments (AP)

BEIJING ? China's Health Ministry has ordered a stop to unapproved stem cell treatments, which have become a growing but loosely regulated industry in the country.

The ministry said Tuesday it stopped accepting applications for procedures until July as it tries to bring the industry under control with a yearlong campaign to halt unauthorized stem cell therapy trials.

Regulations on stem cell treatments are lighter in China compared to other nations. The country is seen as a last hope for people suffering from serious medical problems ranging from cancer to spinal cord injuries.

Patients, including some from overseas, can pay tens of thousands of dollars in a bid to restore back functions or sight.

Source: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/biotech/*http%3A//news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20120110/ap_on_he_me/as_china_stem_cell

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