At last! A prestigious body of medical specialists have gone public about adult stem cell research - in this case the American College of Pediatricians.
"Not only does embryonic research require taking the life of human embryos, it also prolongs needless suffering by delaying the development of more promising adult stem cell treatments and cures," stated Michelle Cretella, Fellow of the American College of Pediatricians.
Adult stem cells are now routinely used in certain forms of cancer therapy. Over the last decade these cells have been used to successfully treat spinal cord injuries, heart failure, Parkinson's disease, diabetes and dozens of other conditions in human trials.
This has not been the case with any embryonic stem cell trial. Instead, there have been catastrohic results with these cells producing the wrong tissue, forming tumors and triggering rejection.
Every dollar spent on the failed and unnecessary process of embryonic stem cell research steals resources away from the established utility and potential of adult stem cell research. This is fiscally irresponsible and medically unconscionable.
My pleasure is not just to have my beliefs reinforced, but because such a body represents the medical establishment and people will listen to them and believe what they say.
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