Human Trials

FDA Approves Adult Stem Cell Human Trial for Heart Disease

by Wesley J. Smith

Adult stem cell research continues apace. This PR press release touts an Australian company’s gaining FDA approval to conduct human experiments in treating heart disease with adult stem cells. It’s a “Phase 2 Trial,” meaning it tests efficacy as well as safety. From the . . . . Continue Reading »

New Human Adult Stem Cell Trial: This Time with Fat Stem Cells

by Wesley J. Smith

Heart patients in Texas will be receiving infusions of their own adult stem cells found in fat, as a method of helping to regenerate damaged heart tissue. This technique has shown good results in animal studies and at least one study in Spain. Let us hope that the 30 initial patients thrive and that . . . . Continue Reading »