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NEWS
‘Stem Cell Tourism’ vs. Rigorous Clinical Trials
Californian Jim Gass was moderately disabled by a stroke and underwent commercial stem cell treatments in Mexico, Argentina and China, in hopes of restoring function to a paralyzed arm and weak leg. $300,000 later, he’s paralyzed from the neck down, except for one arm, by a massive spinal tumor composed of someone else’s cells. The New York Times talked with Gass, who ignored the fact that none of the stem cell purveyors could support their success or safety claims with science. “Don’t trust anecdotes,” he concludes. What is trustworthy are these rigorous clinical trials from China, which show restoration of some walking ability in most participants, as well as return of bladder and bowel function for 60 percent of them.
TRENDING NOW
Chelsie Hill Lives to Dance
With 4.3 million views and 40,000 shares, this one-minute video of former “Push Girl” Chelsie Hill dancing from her wheelchair and talking about her journey is a feel-good reminder of the value of resilience and persistence.
PRO TIPS
Accessing 3 Uniquely American Travel Adventures
Iconic and diverse, these affordable destinations offer the sights, smells and sounds of Americana via ramps, boardwalks, paved trails and accessible rooms with a view. Discover Monument Valley, Cajun Country and Hocking Hills — on wheels.
A Hands-Free Solution for Mobile Devices
Sospendo is a relatively inexpensive wearable device that holds your cell phone or tablet, theoretically making it easier to use touch-screen technology, watch videos, take photos, Skype with family, or multi-task (think cooking while consulting a recipe). Though the product is still in the prototype stage, the company is accepting pre-orders that it expects to fulfill in October.
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