Stem Cell ethics

Question 1

Stem cells support

Answer 1

high level

Question 2

What poses a risk to stem cell advancement

Answer 2

stem cell tourism

Question 3

stem cell tourism limitations (6)

Answer 3

cure and no risk claims, limited regulations, one product multi diseases, unqualified providers, lack of treatment clarity, high cost

Question 4

therapy development stages (5)

Answer 4

preclinical, phase 1 -4

Question 5

how long do preclinical trials take

Answer 5

several years

Question 6

how long does phase 1 take

Answer 6

months

Question 7

how long does phase 2 take

Answer 7

months to years

Question 8

how long does phase 3 take

Answer 8

years to decade

Question 9

how long does phase 4 take

Answer 9

ongoing

Question 10

when is a therapy approach safety analysed

Answer 10

Phase 1-4

Question 11

when is a therapy analysed to see if it works

Answer 11

phase 3-4

Question 12

what did stem cell therapy tourists mention (4)

Answer 12

destination choice complexity, hope, lack of healthcare support in Australia, financial and emotional cost

Question 13

MSC different tissues often considered to have (4)

Answer 13

derivation, characterisation, application, rationale

Question 14

claim of safety in stem cell treatment

Answer 14

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