Adult stem cell

[gossy]

Has anyone else been getting posts on their facebook account about adult stem cell .I keep getting posts from Beike Biotechnology about this its suppose to help with balance speach etc but its in Thailand .Is this the only place to offer this or is there any other Country offering similar ?

[HarryB Administrator]

Hi gossy

I have not been receiving those particular posts but I do get lots of other posts from other organisations. I think links are randomly sent out on Facebook depending on what groups you are a member of or what pages you have liked. I personally find it very annoying.

Stem cell research, although promising, is still in its infancy. These trips to Thailand and China that are advertised are not safe and are a way of extorting a lot of money out of vulnerable people. There is not anywhere similar in the UK offering this as there is no evidence that it is helpful and it simply isn't safe.

You might find the following links to information about stem cell therapy on Ataxia UK's website helpful.

ataxia.org.uk/data/file...

ataxia.org.uk/data/file...

My own personal view on Stem Cell Therapy mirrors that of Ataxia UK. I have included a link to Ataxia UK's position statement for your information.

ataxia.org.uk/data/file...

Best wishes

Harriet

[neta in reply to HarryB]

Hi there Harriet,

The pages which you mention, are not available according to my computer which is not always on target. Funny, that the stem-cell discussion is also hot on the USA site. Best, Neta

[HarryB Administrator in reply to neta]

Hi neta

You are absolutely correct about the links not working. I am sorry about that. I can only think Ataxia UK is in the process of changing its websites and the source of those pages is one of the casualties. I hope these links will be better...

ataxia.org.uk/pages/stem-ce...

ataxia.org.uk/data/files/re...

Best Wishes

Harriet

[neta in reply to HarryB]

today is Friday and 11a.m. were I am. The websites are working. Thanks. I am wondering what's been happening since 2010 with stem cell (or any) research?

Best,

Neta

[HarryB Administrator in reply to HarryB]

Hi gossy

It has been correctly pointed out to me the links I initially included did not work. I hope these links will be better...

ataxia.org.uk/pages/stem-ce...

ataxia.org.uk/data/files/re...

Best Wishes

Harriet