Stem Research In The United States
By aquadslife
@aquadslife (99)
United States
October 23, 2007 9:32pm CST
Do you think there will be human trials being done within the next 10 years on stem cell treatments?
I personally believe that the FDA will play an important role in that happening. I have a hard time being convinced that it will happen in that time frame, but that is just my opinion. I have heard rumors about the possibility, but I do live on those. Other countries are already performing live human trials on patients that feel that it is worth the risk time wise since they are not getting any younger. I read many stories about how these people are getting back certain things that doctors told them would never happen and that warms my heart reading such stories.
So, what is your answer to my question at the beginning of this discussion?
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@laylomo (165)
• United States
24 Oct 07
Yes, stem cell research should be applicable. The field is growing, not only in terms of embryonic, but alternative, less controversial methods, such as marrow or amniotic fluid stem cells. In fact, is is quite possible that it will be in the very near future. In 2006, scientists in California proposed beginning human trials because of the success they found with rats and other animals.
[http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/03/070326121246.htm]
Above is a link for the first human trial tests in stem-cell based treatment for heart attack.
So I think that stem cell research on humans in the United States is wholly possible, even within 1-5 years.
@aquadslife (99)
• United States
24 Oct 07
This is good to know. At least they are promising to start human trials which is another great step towards the future of the United States. Ever wonder why the US dollar keeps losing it's value? I believe many people are seeking already proven stem cell treatments abroad which can cost anywhere from $20k - $30k USD out of their own pocket depending which country you are dealing with. So look at the many people that are disabled by a spinal cord injury for example in United States learning about what is already proven abroad compared to what is on the way to be proven successful in United States in the near future.
My point is this. These people are raising funds in United States to go abroad and get stem cell treatments in other countries. That means money leaves the United States to some other country and that is going to continue to increase as times goes on as awareness is being made to the public. I know for a fact that many Americans are doing this because my husband gets updates on the latest news everyday by email.
With that said, thanks for your response. I am really enjoying this discussion.
@flowerchilde (12529)
• United States
24 Oct 07
It's too bad stem cell research has railroaded itself by insisting the stem cells from embryos are the ones necessary to use.. especially as most progress has come from experiments with adult stem cells! I don't understand this mass misunderstanding! There's no need for the highly profitable plan of embryo farms! All of our organs come with stem cells.. our own stem cells.. plus there are stem cells in the placenta and after birth, which are almost identical to the ones found in embryos.. but no, holding out for the embryos is where it's at.. and so it's all stalled as punishment I guess until they get their lucrative embryo farms.
