American College of Cardiology
Researchers find viable new sources for stem cell transplants to the heart
Published in Health Insurance Law Weekly, April 16th, 2006
While the promise of personalized medicine and effective treatments for debilitating diseases drive progress in stem cell transplantation, moral and ethical dilemmas about embryonic cells continues to cloud the field. In research presented at the American College of Cardiology's 55th Annual Scientific Session, scientists continue to explore mature stem cell sources for potentially significant cardiovascular benefits.
"We hope that the exploration of stem cells derived from new sources may bypass some of the debate that is preventing research progress right now," said Sharon A. Hunt, MD, Stanford University. "The research presented here is extremely promising, and should...
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