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Florida Is Now a Haven for Unproven Stem-Cell Treatments
In a measure that flouts the FDA, Florida says doctors can give unapproved stem-cell therapies for wound care, pain management, or orthopedic purposes.
Last year, Utah passed a law allowing health care providers in the state to offer placental stem-cell therapies, which are often marketed for treating wounds and injuries, so long as they clearly note their unapproved status and get written informed consent from patients before administering them. Stem cells are central to human development during pregnancy and can be found in embryos, placental tissue, and umbilical cord blood, and are also produced naturally by adults, particularly in bone marrow, to allow the body to repair itself. The Department of Justice brought a lawsuit against Liveyon’s founder and CEO, John Kosolcharoen, claiming the company’s advertising for a series of products contained multiple false and misleading statements.
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