–Could repeated doses of stem cells turn the tide of negative trials? Despite an unrelieved history of negative trials, stem cell leaders continue to defend their field. In response to the failure of yet another cardiac stem clinical trial, Roberto Bolli, a prominent leader in the field, argued that it’s time for a “paradigm shift” in…
Stem Cell Therapy To Fix The Heart: A House Of Cards About To Fall?
April 28, 2014 by 1 Comment
For more than a decade cardiac stem cell therapy has attracted an enormous amount of attention, promise, and research dollars. Now an original and important new study published in BMJ finds that many of the most promising results in the field are illusory and that the potential benefits of stem cells to treat heart disease are probably far…
Recent €23 Million Biotech IPO Relied Heavily On Questionable Research
July 8, 2013 by 2 Comments
A successful €23 million initial public offering (IPO) last week was based on highly questionable research, according to a group of UK physicians who have scrutinized the available data. In addition, one of the researchers, a prominent European cardiologist, failed to disclose in a key paper that he helped to start, and held a significant interest…
Stem Cell Therapy Company Hypes Preliminary Results
July 5, 2012 by 3 Comments
Update (July 6)– I have heard from several investigators in the trial that the Osiris press release was issued without any input or consultation from the site investigators. In fact, the site investigators, including several who are extremely experienced clinical trialists, have expressed frustration and disappointment because their input has not been sought at any point…
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