Stem cell physicians barely existed a decade ago. Five years ago, there were are small number of them offering a limited range of procedures. Today, hundreds of stem cell physicians exist, offering services that range from stem cell injections to stem cell infusions.
FDA Approved Cell and Gene Therapy Products
To date, the U.S. FDA has approved 16 cell and gene therapy products, half (8) of which are umbilical cord blood derivatives.
Approved cord blood derivatives include ALLOCORD, CLEVECORD, HEMACORD, and Ducord, as well as four hematopoietic progenitor cell (HPC) products developed by Clinimmune Labs, MD Anderson Cord Blood Bank, LifeSouth Community Blood Centers, and Bloodworks, respectively. [Read more…]