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Unapproved and unproven stem cell treatments for autistic children

Autistic children as young as 18 months old are being injected with human stem cells derived from umbilical cords in unapproved and unproven treatments. These treatments are potentially harmful and are proliferating across the US with the encouragement of the US health secretary. This situation highlights a critical issue in the regulation and safety of medical treatments for children with autism.

Science, Medicine, Pediatrics