The Must-Ask Questions a Harvard MD Wants You to Ask Before Stem Cell Treatment
There is a level of transparency every patient should expect when considering a form of regenerative therapy, where a physician not only understands the power of what regenerative medicine is capable of but also doesn’t dismiss its current limitations. Whether you’re considering stem cells, exosomes, or platelet-rich plasma, science has a lot of catching up to do. Yet with billions on the table, the industry isn’t slowing down to find out. The global regenerative medicine market is projected to grow from $58.40 billion this year to $360.84 billion by 2034, according to industry predictions . More than 1,500 businesses promote stem cell treatments across the United States, according to research . All the while, a 2024 study found that a significant percentage of stem cell clinic websites disclosed neither the risks of treatment nor the limited evidence behind it, leaving patients misled and often taken advantage of. Dr. David Karli, founder of the Karli Health Institute in Miami, ha...